Jaw issue

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Duker52

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For some reason my jaw isn't working like it should. My mouth opens only half way and it's as if my jaw is semi-clenched. I'm sure this is related to my bulbar issues, but is it just temporary? Will the jaw eventually clench shut? This is very disconcerting. Is it just related to stress and tension or something else?

Bill
 
Yes, this is often related to weakness and/or spasticity in the joint. You might try a low-dose benzodiazepine if it is painfully clenched, or Flexiril, to try to relax it. Larry might try some light massage and/or a heated washcloth or small heating pad. As I recall, we were talking about night guards earlier and if this is in part exacerbated by teeth grinding, that might still help as well.
 
Often that teeth grinding/cheek biting causes a lot of jaw tension, or the jaw tension is spasticity and causes the grinding/biting ...

Massage can help but be warned, for hours after massage your speech may be particularly bad if the muscles are well relaxed.
 
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