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Headaches/Migraines/Questions Answered by Expert Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| tmj & tooth pain | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: scherr i have mis- aligned condyles and the ligaments are stretched. 5 1/2 mos. ago i was fitted ... A: William, Thanks for asking. Teeth sensitivity can have a number of possible causes. These include ... | |
| headaches | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I've been suffering from mild headaches and pain in my teeth, nose , eye, and jaw in the left side ... A: Kawther, Thanks for asking. There are many different types of headaches. Headaches can be the ... | |
| horible headaches | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Since school has started i have been having these horrible headaches. I don't have a clue on what is ... A: Jacob, I am sorry to hear you are suffering with headaches. There are many kinds of headaches. ... | |
| TMJ/TMD and Orthodontics | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a clicking noise in my right jaw that has been intermittent my enitre life. I am 32 years ... A: Brandon, Thank you for asking. Clicking from one or both jaw joints is a common situation. In ... | |
| headache | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I've been getting these mild headaches. I also feel a pulse on my soft spots on the sides of my ... A: Alexandra, I am sorry to hear you are experiencing headaches. There are many different kinds of ... | |
| referred pain to lower jaw | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a small, sensitive area on my scalp - back of my head, slightly right of center, level with ... A: Michelle, Your description is consistent with myofascial pain syndrome. The pain source is a tight ... | |
| headache | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I do not know if my conditions are normal, but i have never had tention headaches until i went to ... A: Cindy, Stress is a major contributor to many kinds of headache pain. Stress is like throwing fuel ... | |
| TMJ Problems | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a history of TMJ problens. I am a nocturnal clencher. Way back in 1994 I woke one morning ... A: Susan, Surgery on the TMJ often results in the formation of scar tissue and adhesions. This can ... | |
| TMJ Problems | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a history of TMJ problens. I am a nocturnal clencher. Way back in 1994 I woke one morning ... A: Susan, Conservative, non-surgical treatment is best. Yes, it takes a long time, but the risks tend ... | |
| headaces | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have suffered from bad headaches since i was 5. and as i have gotten older the worse they get. now ... A: Geneva, I am sorry that you are suffering with headaches. There are many different kinds of ... | |
| Headache stress | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: my name is Jasmin and I am a 15 year old female. Recently I have been experiencing some pain in the ... A: Jasmin, Sorry to hear you are suffering with headaches. There are many different types of ... | |
| Tension headaches | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: for the past few years i have been suffering from severe tension headaches, i have tried MANY MANY ... A: Stacy, I am sorry to hear you are suffering with headaches. There are many different kinds of ... | |
| tooth / eye/ face pain | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Im at my wits end! I had fillings done about 25 yrs ago and they lasted a long time. About 3.5 years ... A: Kevin, The teeth are unlikely to be the actual source of pain. Removal of the teeth is very ... | |
| tooth / eye/ face pain | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Im at my wits end! I had fillings done about 25 yrs ago and they lasted a long time. About 3.5 years ... A: Kevin, I am sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable. There are a number of neurovascular, muscle, ... | |
| The worst headache I've ever had. | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I suffer from frequent headaches. I have for the past 3 months or so, but this one is different. ... A: Christina, There are many types of headaches. I suggest you Google "Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrania" ... | |
| headach | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: i am a female. 26 years old. i have a regular headache and sometimes migraine . i m asked about what ... A: Darine, I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with headaches. Headache pain can have a ... | |
| Sever headache | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Four months ago I went to the Dentist to have a filling. During the procedure the air tool cut my ... A: Stephanie, Sorry to hear that you have been in pain. There are several possible causes for the ... | |
| head pains | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: i suffer from migraines and i have done for the past few years they go and come whenever they want ... A: Chloe, I'm sorry to hear that you have been in pain. Head pain and headache can be associated with ... | |
| Headaches | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I've been having this weird kinda unexplanible feeling in the left back and side of head. It's not ... A: Shannon, Piercing "icepick" pain is often neurologic in nature. Dizzy spells are most often ... | |
| Headaches | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I've been having this weird kinda unexplanible feeling in the left back and side of head. It's not ... A: Shannon, A knot in a muscle may refer pain to other sites. The knot itself is a cramped band of ... | |
| often headaches, | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Dr. steven scherr, first of all i appreciate and grateful for what u r doing very much!!!! i need ... A: Cory, I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with headache pain. Migraine headaches are ... | |
| Sudden / Pressure Headaches | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: Alright, about 5 days ago I began experiencing pressure or fullness in my head. It is accompanied by ... A: Nelson, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| Migraine after filling | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Good day Dr. I got a filling in one of my upper teeth in 2004. Directly after that I started ... A: Cobus, There are a number of different types of neuropathic pain. Most are treated with ... | |
| Headaches and migraines | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: My head will hurt so bad to the point where I sometimes cry and other times it makes me so tired so ... A: Sheryle, There are many different kinds of headache. Headache pain can be caused by jaw muscle ... | |
| Pain in occipittal region | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I often experience pain & tightness in right occipittal region with drowsiness sometimes. What is ... A: Kalavathi, There are many different possible causes of pain in this area. This can be associated ... | |
| headeaches | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: i have had a headache everyday for about 5 years i know take about 30 tylenol evevery week i have no ... A: Layla, I am sorry to hear you have been suffering with headaches. There are many different kinds ... | |
| Is it Migraine? | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Doctor, For exactly the past 10 days, i have been having very sharp and acute pain in my head. This ... A: Ramesh, Head pain can have a number of different sources. These include nerve problems ... | |
| child 4 week constant headache | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My 9 yr old daughter has had a constant dull pain on the top(where the crown of hair parts)for 4 ... A: Natalie, I am sorry to hear that your daughter is suffering with headaches. Tension headaches are ... | |
| Fullness in the head | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I have been having a CONSTANT feeling of fullness in my head (behind my nose of palate) and my ears ... A: Cielo, Yes, fullness can sometimes be related to a TMJ problem. This is related to muscle cramps ... | |
| bite plate | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Good thing I came across this blog. Anyway, I've been wearing a bite plate since last year after my ... A: Jolita, Thanks for asking. The jaw joint (TMJ) is held together by ligaments. Clicking is usually ... | |
| Jolt of pain | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: All of a sudden, I am getting fast jolts of a sharp pain from the area of that big artery in the ... A: Erin, There can be several possible sources of this type of pain. Certainly a clot or inflammation ... | |
| Worrying Headaches | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a 36 year woman who for the last week has been suffering bad head aches behind my left eye. I ... A: Susan, I am sorry to hear you have been suffering with headaches. There are many different kinds ... | |
| headache at the back of my head | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: i have headache at the back and sometimes on top of my head mostly on the left part.the pain is not ... A: Armin, There are many different types of headache. Headache can be associated with head/ neck ... | |
| Headache lasting a month | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I've had a headache for a month now. I've tried everything imaginable to get rid of it. Tylenol, ... A: Kara, There are many kinds of headache and each is treated differently. Headaches can be ... | |
| Headaches | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: Hey am 15 and for the past 2 months i have been getting terrible head pains in my left temple. I ... A: Anthony, There are many different kinds of headache. Most are uncomfortable and can get in the way ... | |
| headache, face and tooth pain | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have had headaches, tooth pain and face pain on my left side for over 4 months. We have ruled out ... A: Wendy, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. There are several possible explanations. These ... | |
| headachs | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend has headachs every day. They are usually taken care of with over the counter pain meds ... A: Kristen, Your boyfriend is fortunate to have someone like you to look after him. There are many ... | |
| MAJOR MIGRAINES | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: hey! well im 18 okay, and like i've never had problems with headaches. I've actually never had a ... A: Miracle, I am sorry to hear you have suffered with headaches. There are many different kinds of ... | |
| Sudden Ear Ache | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: kind of below my left ear but behind it. I don't have a doctor to go to and wanted to find out if ... A: Kat, Sitting at the computer all day places strain on the shoulder, neck, and jaw muscles. This ... | |
| Headaches with ringing in ears | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I've had a headaches everyday for a week and a half now. When I woke up this morning I had a ... A: Patrick, There are many different types of headache. Headaches can be associated with jaw muscle ... | |
| HEADACHE | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: i HAVE THIS HEADACHE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS NOW MY QUESTION IS MY HEADACHE IS AT THE TEMPLE OF MY ... A: Elena, There are many different kinds of headache. The causes include jaw muscle cramps, jaw joint ... | |
| Persistent Headaches | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I often get headaches that last for up to a week. I normally wake up with the top of my head ... A: Anu, Everyone gets a headache here and there. However, persistent headaches could be a sign of an ... | |
| headache and ct scan | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: I've been having headaches now for about 4 weeks. It all started in the back of my head 4 weeks ago ... A: Michael, Sorry to hear you have been suffering with headaches. CT is a type of x-ray. It is best ... | |
| tension headaches | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: For the last couple of months I have been experiencing terrible tension headaches. They are not ... A: Lynda, It depends. There are many types of headaches. The first step is to determine if the ... | |
| Migraine | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: Can one dies from headaches and migraine? Will one develope any disease from it since it is ... A: Henry, The pain from migraine headaches can be very severe and debilitating. The good news is ... | |
| head/ear pain | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: AND I ALSO GET HORRIBLE HEADACHES. SOMTIMES IT EVEN FEELS LIKE THERE IS A BALL BEHIND THEIR, HOWEVER ... A: Melanie, There are many different kinds of head pain. This type of pain is most often related to ... | |
| broken tooth, | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: i broke my back bottom left tooth a few months ago, i know, not good.. it seems to be getting worse, ... A: Chris, Yes, untreated dental problems can have far reaching health consequences. A broken tooth is ... | |
| Headache, of course. | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: sorry to bother you. My question is: So, I'm 15 years old and I've been having super bad headaches, ... A: Haley, I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with headaches. There are many different ... | |
| Turn Head to Quickly and Get Pain | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: Since I was a teenager every so often if I turn my head to fast I get this sharp strong pain at the ... A: Robert, You don't say how old you are now. Assuming it has been a number of years since you were a ... | |
| frequent headaches | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: In the past couple of weeks I am having frequent headaches on my left back side. They last a few ... A: Tejas, I am sorry to hear you have been suffering with headaches. There are many different kinds ... | |
| TMJ | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old female with a husband and 2 small children. I have TMJ severely, I have had to ... A: Christie, I am sorry to hear that you have been uncomfortable. Research has shown that grinding is ... | |
| broken tooth 5 months after root canal | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I had a root canal done on a tooth which never had a cavity or a filling. I was told that clenching ... A: Linda, It is always upsetting to lose a tooth. Root canal therapy is intended to remove a damaged ... | |
| Nightly Teeth Clenching and Crowns? | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to cause any problems with a crown from clenching my teeth at night? And what makes ... A: Leslie, The force generated by night clenching can reach 3-5 times the power one is able to create ... | |
| Pain on the right side of my face | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: Its weired..i get it every so often and its just excrutiating pain on the right side of my ... A: Catherine, Sudden, sharp, stabbing pain on one side of the face is often associated with a ... | |
| headaches | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: and thank you for taking the time to respond to this.To make this short,my wife started having what ... A: Robert, I am sorry to hear that your wife is not feeling well. The symptoms you describe could be ... | |
| Headache | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I think that my headache may be associated with TMJ. I have a constant ringing in my right ear, I ... A: Carolynn, There are many different kinds of headache. Your symptoms are certainly consistent with ... | |
| severe migrains | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: all my life me and my mother get bad head aches that involve the left front part of my head and my ... A: Roseadel, I am sorry to hear that your mom and you suffer with bad headaches. There are many kinds ... | |
| TMJ pain with filling | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Scherr, About 8 weeks ago, I had two fillings done on my back bottom molars. Making a very long ... A: Kristina, You have obviously thought this through carefully. Yes, it is possible that a dental ... | |
| headaches in the middle of the day | 6/30/2007 |
| Q: I am 17 years old and suffer from head aches in the middle of the day. This is usually around 12:00 ... A: Sofia, I am sorry to hear that you suffer with headaches. There are many different kinds of ... | |
| Broken tooth | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: Recently my tooth in front of my last remaining wisdom tooth broke. At first it only broke a ... A: Judi, It is likely that there is extensive decay in the tooth. If so, this is a ticking time bomb ... | |
| tmj QUESTIONS | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I have been told by my primary care doctor, and ENT and I believe my dentist agrees with the other ... A: B Green, I am sorry to hear of your situation. You have done a good job of figuring things out on ... | |
| Sharp pain behind ear left side of head | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: Recently (4-14) when backing into the driveway, I went to turn to look out the back window and heard ... A: Darlene, The type of pain you describe is due to pinching of a nerve in the neck. The spine ... | |
| chronic head aches ,tooth and facial pain | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: for about the last 5 or 6 years but intensly for the last 3 years i have a head ache every single ... A: Tracy, I am sorry to hear that you have suffered with pain. There are a number of possible sources ... | |
| tmj and ear fullness | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Scherr. I grind my teeth at night and have cracked two teeth and also need a root canal on ... A: Anne, If there is fluid in the ear, the ear symptoms are likely due to an ear infection and are ... | |
| migraine/tension | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: A few days ago, while I was in the shower I had this sudden real bad headache in the back of my ... A: Zach, There are many different kinds of headache. Fortunately, despite the discomfort, very few ... | |
| tension headace 10 yr old | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has had a constant no relief headache for 5 months. She is seeing a neurologist at U of ... A: Robin, I am sorry to hear that your daughter has been suffering with headaches. I am glad to hear ... | |
| sharp pains in my head... | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been having sharp pains in the front left side of my head and temple. It mostly hurts when I ... A: The type of pain you describe can have many causes. One common cause is sinus congestion, as these ... | |
| Frequent Headaches | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: We don't know what they are from, and she also get 'pains' in her head (she describes them as soft ... A: Sophie, As a parent myself, I certainly understand your concern. There are many different types of ... | |
| Headache, Sharp pain around temple to eye. | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: A few weeks ago I became sick with the common cold. Ive since overcome those symptoms but since then ... A: Jos, I'm sorry to hear that you have been suffering with headaches lately. There are many ... | |
| Gum Ache after Filling | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: I went to the dentist a little over three weeks ago to have a popcorn kernel removed out of my gums ... A: Carla, I am sorry to hear of the difficulties you have experienced. Your problem is complex, and ... | |
| teeth and headaches | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: i have two questions for you.firstly,i av like three holes in my mouth and i dont know if its normal ... A: Yvonne, I will need a description of the holes to be able to help you with this. Are they in the ... | |
| Headache behind the right ear, above the neck | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Scherr, I've been having the same headache for at least 15 years. it used to be once in a while, ... A: Elliot, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| headaches | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: Scherr, I am a 42 year old mother of three and a teacher. For the past three weeks, I have had a ... A: Susan, I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with headaches. There are a number of ... | |
| Constant Head Pressure & Tinnitus | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: Background: Retired from the Army in Nov and had a complete physical. Everything was fine except for ... A: Bill, Thank you for your service to our country. There are many types of headache. These include ... | |
| Headache... | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: To make a long story short, I have had a broken tooth inwhich a filling fell out a couple of years ... A: Marc, I am sorry to hear of your headache pain. Headache can a have a number of different causes. ... | |
| Head ache | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: The right side of my head pounds a few times when I stand up. It's either behind my right eye or ... A: Jodi, If you are over 50 y.o., definitely have it checked out right away. This type of pain can be ... | |
| Tension pain in back of skull and insomnia | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I am a 28yr old female who has been suffering from severe anxiety for the past month. I had my ... A: Darlene, Take a deep breath. I doubt very much that you have cancer! Hormonal changes (such as ... | |
| Experiencing sharp pains | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: Hey Steven, I'm 15 years old, and ever since I was about 8 I have been experiencing sharp pains in ... A: Christy, The type of pain described could have a number of different causes. Since this has been ... | |
| sensitivity on one side of my face | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I now have a few new symptoms I wanted to share with you. Now I have the sensitivity going down my ... A: Carlee, Migraine pain does not typically travel to the arm. Burning pain is suggestive of a ... | |
| sensitivity on one side of my face | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I have recently experienced sensitivity to one side of my face, including neck and scalp. It first ... A: Carlee, The symptoms you describe could be due to several different things. I agree with your ... | |
| Horrible headaches daily | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I was put on a new birthcontrol pill and ever since I started this pill I have been having horrible ... A: This is outside of my area of expertise. It seems logical that there could be a hormonal problem ... | |
| Pain on one side of face | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: For the past 10 days or so, I've experienced a strange feeling of tightness on the upper part of my ... A: Andrew, Tightness in the region described is most often due to overworked jaw and facial expression ... | |
| headaches | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: Why do I always have headaches after crying for a period of time? Thank you A: Brigitta, Emotional stress is a common trigger of several kinds of headache. The most common ... | |
| whats going on? | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: Im not sure if you can answer my question or not but i guess ill give it a try. Anyways, my ... A: Jenn, I am sorry to hear about your boyfriend's headaches. He is fortunate to have someone like you ... | |
| tension headache | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: IVE tried MIDOL Do you have any other tips or solutions?Maybe I need to drink more water I drink ... A: Natti, I am sorry to hear of your headache. There are many kinds of headache, and each is treated ... | |
| continuous pain/pressure on right side of head,eye,face,is it a headache? | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Do I have a tension headache or some sort of headache or is it to do with my tooth? Help!! Hi, It ... A: Kimberly, I am sorry to hear of your ordeal. Sight unseen, I am sure you can understand that I am ... | |
| headaches and jaw question | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: I have suffered from tension HA's for several years. The triptans don't work, nor do Ibuprofen, ... A: Melinda, I am sorry that you have suffered with headaches for so long. Headache pain can have a ... | |
| headache | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: steven i've a headache for a 14 yrs ..its symptoms begins mostly with a soft tension in my eyes and ... A: John, I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with headaches for so long. There are many ... | |
| teeth grinding | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: My question is a bit weird...I grind my teeth chronically in my sleep and have done so(to my ... A: Sherrie, Grinding of the teeth during sleep is thought to be initiated by the brain. Dr. Gil ... | |
| Headache behind the ear | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: Dr, I have had a headache behind my left ear at the base of the skull for 4 days now. It started ... A: Brad, There are no sinuses behind the ear. The headache may be related to a muscle cramp near ... | |
| Headaches | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old, and for the last two days I've been having these pains in my head. Every 30 ... A: Dee, There are many different types of headache. Most people experience headaches from time to ... | |
| migraine / TMJ | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been told I have TMJ I do not think I have significant symptoms from TMJ. However I ... A: Kathryn, I am sorry to hear that you suffer with headaches. TMJ headaches and migraine headaches ... | |
| Headache | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: Scherr I have been getting head pains when ever I bend over or cough, can you please explain to me ... A: Danny, I am sorry to hear that you have been uncomfortable. There are many different causes of ... | |
| jaw and migranes | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: i currently suffer from headaches and migraines. i get them almost every day. my dentist wants to ... A: Lisa, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different causes. ... | |
| Everyday | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: My mom suffers from headaches everyday so are worse than others, sometimes they will last for days ... A: Erica, Your mom is fortunate to have someone like you that cares for her. Headache pain can have a ... | |
| headaches on top of head | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I have been told that I have TMJ but have not seen a specialist yet. My question is; are the chronic ... A: Kathy, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| Migraine or virus | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: I wonder if you might consider whether i have a migraine. I had an apparent headcold two months with ... A: Pervez, Migraines can present in different ways. The pain does not have to be severe. However, ... | |
| migrating pain starting in ear/jaw | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: A friend's 60+-yr-old sister (no access to computer) has suddenly started having episodes of severe, ... A: Helen, Your friend is fortunate to have a good friend like you to look after her. A heart related ... | |
| Headache for 4 months | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: My Mom has had a non-stop headache for four months. It encompasses all of her head and in the past ... A: Jessica, Your mom is fortunate to have someone like you who cares so much for her. Headache pain ... | |
| TMJ | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: I wear a temporary mouth-piece that adjusts and maintains a proper bite until I am able to find an ... A: Bill, If it were only that simple! The ideal jaw position is a very controversial subject. There ... | |
| temporal pain | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a friend who wants to know what can cause sharp, throbing temporal pain. She is recoverying ... A: Selba, Your friend is fortunate to have someone like you that looks after her. The head pain can ... | |
| Daily Headaches | 12/14/2005 |
| Q: I am a 15 year old girl and I suffer from headaches which occur at least once everyday! These ... A: Samantha, I am sorry to hear you are suffering with headaches. There are many different kinds of ... | |
| Headaches | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: I want to know that is there anyway to get rid of Tension Headaches & migraines without taking pills ... A: Andisheh, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| headaches | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: for about a week and a half now i have been gettin these mild headaches...some times its not even a ... A: Chrissy, I am sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable. There are a number of different kinds of ... | |
| Hi Steven, For the past... | 11/13/2005 |
| Q: For the past 2 days i have been having an on and off very painful headache, on the left side of my ... A: Steph, There are several possibilities. Tension headache occurs when cramps develop in the jaw ... | |
| Started with Headache, now more symptoms | 11/11/2005 |
| Q: This is a question I hope you can give me some insight on. My daughter was born three weeks ago ... A: P, Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Bell's Palsy is a condition involving the facial ... | |
| Headache at the back of my head | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: I always have headache at the back of my head. Usually it happen when I have a lot of work and have ... A: Wan, I am sorry to hear that you must contend with regular headaches. There are many different ... | |
| Headaches and Jaw locking | 9/27/2005 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female who has just recently been experiencing severe headaches with nausea, a ... A: Trisha, I'm sorry to hear that you are in pain. You may have two different problems. The severe ... | |
| tension headaches | 9/18/2005 |
| Q: How long can you have tension headaches? A: Andrea, A single tension headache episode can last from minutes to hours. Susceptible individuals ... | |
| Daily Headaches and occasional magraines | 8/28/2005 |
| Q: I am not exactly sure if I am suffering from tension headaches, however the headaches started about ... A: Stacey, Headache pain can have a number of different causes. It can be associated with jaw joint ... | |
| ... | 8/23/2005 |
| Q: Im just wondering if i do suffer from tension headaches, and whats the best way of getting rid of ... A: Sophie, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| headaches/pain | 8/8/2005 |
| Q: I've had a headache now for the past 3 days. Its primarily in the back of my head and fades in and ... A: Pina, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different causes. ... | |
| please help | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: I have had this strange full of air feeling from my throat up into my ears that seems hot and puffs ... A: Marj, Difficulty breathing can be associated both with anxiety and physical problems. Cramps in ... | |
| Tension/Stress Headaches | 7/19/2005 |
| Q: First off, thank you for takiig the time to answer questions. My issue is that I get pains during ... A: Frank, There is a risk of developing gastro-intestinal problems such as stomach ulcers. In ... | |
| headaches | 7/15/2005 |
| Q: I have been getting headaches everyday for the past week and a half. Is this normal or should I be ... A: Crystal, It depends. Most people have occasional headaches. This is normal as long as the ... | |
| tooth implants and TMJ | 5/15/2005 |
| Q: I am 44 years old and two years ago had an infection in my front tooth (from a childhood injury). I ... A: Joni, I am sorry to hear that you have been uncomfortable. The situation described does not sound ... | |
| headache | 4/17/2005 |
| Q: This is my 4th day with a headache on the left side - it comes and goes with several sharp and dull ... A: Ruth, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different causes. ... | |
| sharp pains in head | 4/8/2005 |
| Q: Started taking Neurontin300mg.1 x a day on March 28 05. They gave it to me for pain relief from ... A: Sherry, I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Neurontin can be associated with blurred ... | |
| head aches | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: i get headaches almost on a dailey basis that start in or around my eyes, it feels like it would be ... A: Garrison, I am sorry to hear that you have been suffering with headaches. There are many different ... | |
| jaw and headaches | 2/20/2005 |
| Q: I am a young women with about 5 years of jaw issues. Its never been serious, but the tension and ... A: Melissa, The symptoms described are most often associated with dysfunction of the jaw joints ... | |
| headaches | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: I havn't been properly diagnoised yet, so i'm looking for anything to try. I get different kinds of ... A: Michelle, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. What you describe sounds like a migraine ... | |
| Morning Headache | 12/4/2004 |
| Q: I'm 27 yr. old female. I drink once a week and ex-smoker. Medications currently taking - birth ... A: Tara, I am sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| Headaches | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: I have headaches almost every day, very rarely I don't. They are usually on one side of my head and ... A: Andrea, I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| tension headaches | 11/24/2004 |
| Q: i am 29 yrs old and have suffered with headaches for 3 yrs now, i have visited a neurologist and had ... A: David, I'm glad you asked. I am sorry to hear that you are in pain. Headache pain can have a ... | |
| Pressure Headache | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: I am a 72 yr. male with bad heart disease for over 35 years. They assure nothing conserning the ... A: Ckarles, There are many different causes of headaches. I am wondering if your lack of quality ... | |
| migraines | 6/16/2004 |
| Q: My question - where do I start? I'm 48 yrs. old, female, and just got checked out for hormone ... A: Karen, I'm sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable. Headache pain can have a number of different ... | |
| Headaches, | 5/31/2004 |
| Q: My question is concerning tension headaches. I wake up with headaches every day! They usually start ... A: Debby, I understand your frustration. The answer depends on the specific cause of your headaches. ... | |
| Unexplained Headaches | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: First, let me thank you for your the very informative answer you gave! I had a MRI/MRA of the brain ... A: Kristina, Unfortunately, a typical head and brain scan will not be valuable for this purpose. A ... | |
| Headache around eye area | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: I know this may not be a tension (or may be), but I just hope you can help. Lately (about the last ... A: Margrett, My condolences on the loss of your Dad. You condition is somewhat outside my area of ... | |
| Unexplained Headaches | 5/25/2004 |
| Q: Nearly three weeks ago I began having a series of headaches that presents as a mild to moderate ... A: Kristina, I am sorry to hear that you have been uncomfortable for so long. TMJ disorders can cause ... | |
| tension headaches | 5/25/2004 |
| Q: I have suffered from migraines and tension headaches for about 10 years. I have frequent migraines ... A: Amy, I'm sorry to hear you have been suffering with headaches. You are absolutely correct that ... | |
| anemia or eye problems | 5/7/2004 |
| Q: i am a 20 year old female. for the past week, i've been getting headaches and have been feeling ... A: Anna, I am sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Any or all of the things you mention are ... | |
| hey | 3/24/2004 |
| Q: hey! ive been having headaches off and on at nights (not during the day) for about a week or so. i ... A: Miss Kitty, Headaches can be caused by a whole host of things. Most are more a nuisance than ... | |
| Migranes | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: In July of 2002 my wife fell hitting her head on concrete. Since that time she has experienced ... A: Dennis, I am sorry to hear of your wife's difficulties. It is certainly possible that a TMJ ... | |
| Headache | 8/22/2003 |
| Q: My mother has headache.duration of her headache is between 2-5 hours. is panador or panadora tablet ... A: Ali, I'm sorry to hear that your mother is in pain. There are various types of headaches and they ... | |
| Long Standing TMJ problems | 7/29/2003 |
| Q: I'm a 47 y.o. female. I was hit with a full swing of a fist (by a mentally challenged patient) in my ... A: Dorene, I'm sorry to hear that you have been in pain all these years. It is likely that you can be ... | |
Headaches/Migraines
Answers by Expert:
Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S.
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
My expertise is in the areas of TMJ Dysfunction, Tension Headaches and Occluso-muscle Disorders. I am a dentist with 19 years of experience, including hospital residency (Sinai Hospital of Baltimore), and training at the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Currently in private TMJ Dysfunction and Comprehensive Rehabilitative Practice near Baltimore, Maryland.
Experience
I was the Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School in 1981. I served as a General Practice Resident at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in 1981-82, and have been in private practice since that time. My practice is now located in Owings Mills, Maryland, a suburb of Baltimore. My studies at the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Florida has enriched my practice and my patients. It was there that I learned the true meaning of caring and excellence.
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