Pain in jaw when eating fruit!!!!???

Recently, I started getting very sharp pain in my jaw when I'm having fruit (usually I drink it in smoothie form, so I'm not chewing). I have a history if severe TMJ pain, but I haven't experienced this kind of pain in years. I'm wondering if fruit can trigger it, if it's detox, or what. It's really strange. Has anyone ever heard of this? I'm frustrated because it's really painful.

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Permalink Reply by ORGANIC811LFRV on May 19, 2012 at 9:25pm

How can eating a particular food, especially in a smoothie, trigger a response like that? See someone who is an expert in the field of TMJ.

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Permalink Reply by Molly Locklove on May 19, 2012 at 10:07pm

do you mean at the back of the jaw, under the ears?

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Permalink Reply by Jupiterinka on May 20, 2012 at 1:28pm

Yes, it's by the ear.....the temporomandibular joint.....it's a sharp searing pain!

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Permalink Reply by Ren on May 19, 2012 at 10:30pm

Same thing JUST started happening to me, too - just last night. Don't know if it's wisdom teeth or TMJ or stress....OR: Could it be a detox symptom?

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Permalink Reply by Jupiterinka on May 20, 2012 at 1:29pm

I'm wondering if it's detox or not, too. It's really strange. I'm hoping that's what it is because I don't know how long I can go on with that kind of pain. My jaw hasn't hurt so much in years. What is your pain like?

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Permalink Reply by Ren on May 22, 2012 at 5:29am

It's a sharp pain right under my ear. I haven't had my wisdom teeth out, so I'm hoping that's not what it is, but the pain is right where my wisdom tooth is. Don't know if it's stress or detox, though. Have you had your wisdom teeth out?

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Permalink Reply by Jupiterinka on May 22, 2012 at 7:43am

Yes, I had mine out many years ago.

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Permalink Reply by Ren on May 22, 2012 at 8:08am

Have you been under any stress lately that would make your TMJ act up?

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Permalink Reply by Jupiterinka on May 22, 2012 at 9:08am

LOL. I'm aways stressed & depressed. But, that hasn't changed any more than in recent months. Plus, it seems like the pain is specifically when I'm having fruit (drinking a fruit smoothie). Otherwise, it's still painful, but not the very sharp pain.

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Permalink Reply by Ren on May 22, 2012 at 9:13am

Ok, now we're zoning in:
Are the fruit smoothies very cold or room temp? If they're very cold, that could be it.
Also, what about trying some relaxation methods like meditation or massage?

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Permalink Reply by Jupiterinka on May 22, 2012 at 9:29am

I drink them room temperature. The pain seems worse when I drink smoothies with grapes in them, but I've noticed it with blended bananas, too. Mmm....massage.....I actually have tried it a little while I'm having the pain. It helps a little. I should try meditation, but I'm never really sure how to do it.

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Permalink Reply by Ren on May 22, 2012 at 9:38am

There are many websites and guided meditations on YouTube. Anything to relieve your stress/depression may prove beneficial in helping your jaw pain. Just like we all experiment with 30 BAD (recipes, food combinations) experiment with relaxation techniques and see how you feel. Best wishes!