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Members confirmed that jaw pain is a common and often severe symptom of RA, with many sharing that it makes chewing difficult or impossible... Read more

Members confirmed that jaw pain is a common and often severe symptom of RA, with many sharing that it makes chewing difficult or impossible during flares and can last for days at a time. Several members found relief using warm compresses, heat packs, or Icy Hot roll-ons, while one member noted that jaw pain led to an MRI revealing bone deterioration and a slipped disc that ultimately resulted in their RA diagnosis. A recurring theme was the reminder that any joint in the body, including the jaw, can be affected by RA, and swelling can sometimes extend to nearby lymph nodes or even impact hearing.