BrightPhoenix 78 Posted November 22, 2021 Hi all, this is a followup to my other post: https://www.anxiety-central.com/index.php?/topic/13768-paintendernesscramp-on-right-side-of-neckjaw-while-swallowing-please-help/ The tenderness that was in that one spot near my throat is now along the sides of my neck, and when I sleep if I use a hug pillow I can feel the tenderness in the "meaty" part underneath my jaw. Oddly enough I can feel some of that tenderness/nerve pain near my shoulder joint. My health anxiety is spiraling now. I've resisted hard not to look up Google (and when I did, I used nomorepanic and this website) and ignored as many posts about lymph nodes as possible. Does anyone know what is causing this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironman 198 Posted November 22, 2021 I would bet it's a muscle, nothing more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrightPhoenix 78 Posted December 1, 2021 Thanks for the response Ironman. I'm going to see an ENT about it today and knock on wood but I hope the same. I've read it might be TMD/TMJ, and even though that may suck, at least it's something I can deal with. Wish me luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
