Chris 614
30-01-17, 12:28
Hi. I know you aren't doctors, but it's 4:15am here and I'm trying to stay calm. The past two days I have had this feeling when I eat...it's sort of like the feeling you get when you would eat a lemon. That feeling in your jaw? Anyway, also when I eat it hurts on the left side of my mouth/jaw. A few hours ago it was hurting more and I realized I had some swelling in front of my left ear and along the jawline. Of course I googled, but didn't go to the scary stuff. I went to blocked salivary gland. It's possible that's what this is. I read about home remedies...don't have lemon drops on hand, but found some lemon Starbursts in the candy drawer and sucked on that for a bit. It might have helped a little...relieved some of the pressure. It's still not normal though. And, it isn't a dental issue.
I'm afraid to go to sleep because I'm afraid I'll wake up with huge swelling. Doctor's office opens at 8am...thought I would wait up for that and call them. This doesn't seem like something for the emergency room.
Anyway, I'm trying to be calm...but I feel scared and shaky inside. Has anyone ever had a blocked salivary gland? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I'm afraid to go to sleep because I'm afraid I'll wake up with huge swelling. Doctor's office opens at 8am...thought I would wait up for that and call them. This doesn't seem like something for the emergency room.
Anyway, I'm trying to be calm...but I feel scared and shaky inside. Has anyone ever had a blocked salivary gland? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.