text: Severe jaw joint pain started 24 hours ago, right side. Pain when opening mouth and clenching. Should I go to the ER? Worse as day went on. TMJ?
target: I have TMJ and it has become worse in last 1 week with severe pain of jaw on right side, especially on opening mouth and on clenching. It has been very difficult to talk. I have my doctor's appointment scheduled for tomorrow. What can I do for relief in the meanwhile?