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TMJ pain and RA

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Clarksville, TN
August 20, 2025
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A myRAteam Member

Bite plate from dentist helps to rest the jaw at night. Prevents damages to your teeth. Prevents clenching, grinding.

Dogs steal and eat these so, wash then keep in a safe, habitual place.

September 3, 2025
A myRAteam Member

I have had my jaw swell out several times over the years and have been diagnosed with TMJ as well.

August 20, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Yes me to nothing would stop it

August 20, 2025
myRAteam

Can rheumatoid arthritis affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

Yes, RA can affect the jaw joint where it connects to the skull (TMJ). As shared by a myRAteam member, they experienced RA pain spreading from "normal joint aches" to their "ear-jaw joint," expressing frustration with how RA can affect various joints in the Show Full Answer

Can rheumatoid arthritis affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

Yes, RA can affect the jaw joint where it connects to the skull (TMJ). As shared by a myRAteam member, they experienced RA pain spreading from "normal joint aches" to their "ear-jaw joint," expressing frustration with how RA can affect various joints in the body. Like other joints affected by RA, TMJ symptoms may include:
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Warmth in the joint area
• Redness
• Pain, especially during movement
• Morning stiffness or stiffness after periods of inactivity

Managing TMJ pain from RA typically involves following your prescribed RA treatment plan, which may include disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Additional relief may come from:
• Rest
• Stress management
• Hot and cold therapy
• Following an anti-inflammatory diet

August 20, 2025

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