What is causing my headaches/head pain? TMJ, Bruxism, Clenching?

I am a 25 year old female. I was diagnosed with TMJ several years ago, my husband says I grind my teeth a lot in the night, and I catch myself clenching my teeth all through the day. For the past 6 weeks, I have had a horrible headache on the left side of my head (temple) that comes and goes throughout the day. It started out really sharp but has become dull and aching over the past few weeks. If I push the muscle right in front of my ear, it is extremely sore on this side and my back teeth also feel sensitive. I had an MRI yesterday but am still awaiting the results until Monday. This is really worrying me so I was wondering if anyone has some insight into this. Also, the past two weeks I have had the muscle underneath my eye jumping occassionally. I am really stressed as a SAHM with a 17 month old, but also worry that this could be something more serious? Thanks for your help/concern.

I also have TMJ and bruxism (grinding of the teeth at night). I went through this type of pain twice (headache all during the day) and thought that it was from grinding, but found out I needed a root canal both times. I was put on antibiotics because I had an infection, and once I had the root canal I had no more headaches. You should definitely go to the dentist ASAP if you haven't already. I feel for you - my son was around the same age when I had one of my root canals done.

Mybe you should just stop screaming alot

The more stressed out you are, the more you will grind and clench or teeth. I'd suggest you go to your local pharmacy and buy a night guard kit. You can also get one custom made from your dentist but it will take a few weeks.

Use your night gaurd all night long. You'll probably drool a bit, but you'll grind away the plastic, not your teeth. Slowly you'll stop grinding and your headaches should get better.

Don't worry, i hope you feel better:)