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Elliejane44
19-09-19, 18:15
Hi
Can anyone help about a week ago I was eating a cookie and got this cracking , clicking like rice crispies noise when I ate in my jaw etc . I had it before twice but it just went . Same this time it was gone the next day . However instead of that noise I get a clicking noise when I walk around top of ear on same side . Not in ear but sort of higher than jaw . It ok if I sit still and does it a bit when I move but most when I walk
I mentioned to my dentist and also had a doctor for other routine check and both thought tmj . It not coming from my jaw though and make no noise when I eat only when walking . But it is funny it started right after I had that noise in jaw
Driving me nuts and feeling bit anxious over it
I also had a large upper molar removed 5 weeks ago so dentist thinks it might be connected
Any one ? Or any advice how to get rid of that click click ever time I take a step !!
It similar to your knees or ankles clicking
Thanks in advance for taking time to read it reply
Ellie
Bones cracking and making all sorts of noises is part of being human, particularly as we age. My bones make all sorts of pops and cracks and clicks - my jaw, back, neck, "head", knees, feet, hands, etc. And I'm only 32. 😂
Elliejane44
20-09-19, 16:44
Thanks for replying . I am ok with clicking everywhere else but this is in my head not jaw (or feels much higher than jaw)
I did not think we had much bones to make a click in head . It quite loud at times and really worst walking .
It is freaking me out that I can’t understand why it happening or what causing it or what to do to get it to go !
Ellie
DustingMyselfOff
20-09-19, 18:35
Can't offer any assistance with this because I'm going through something similar. My right ear has been crackling every time I swallow for 4 months now. I've tried a round of antibiotics, a round of steroids, and am now wearing a dental guard at night because the ENT I saw thinks it's related to TMJ. I don't agree with that... I still think it's an ear thing but he says my ears are clear. It is very annoying to not know what's causing it because I can't fix it without a cause. Good luck with your mysterious click!
Sue
LouiseAndy
20-09-19, 22:40
I'm not sure what this is- But I've had it on/off for years now!
Can't offer any assistance with this because I'm going through something similar. My right ear has been crackling every time I swallow for 4 months now. I've tried a round of antibiotics, a round of steroids, and am now wearing a dental guard at night because the ENT I saw thinks it's related to TMJ. I don't agree with that... I still think it's an ear thing but he says my ears are clear. It is very annoying to not know what's causing it because I can't fix it without a cause. Good luck with your mysterious click!
Sue
TMJ disorder can absolutely cause what you're experiencing as well. I also get this, and I have for many years now.
DustingMyselfOff
21-09-19, 04:27
TMJ disorder can absolutely cause what you're experiencing as well. I also get this, and I have for many years now.
Really?!?!? What puzzles me about it is I hear it every time I swallow, which makes me think it's an ear / eustachian tube thing. Why would my jaw issue cause my eardrum to crackle when I swallow? I'm going to keep wearing the night guard and see if the problem disappears.... I guess that would be pretty affirming.
Sue
Really?!?!? What puzzles me about it is I hear it every time I swallow, which makes me think it's an ear / eustachian tube thing. Why would my jaw issue cause my eardrum to crackle when I swallow? I'm going to keep wearing the night guard and see if the problem disappears.... I guess that would be pretty affirming.
Sue
Well, you may be correct, now that I've looked it up. Eustachian tube dysfunction apparently is a common cause of crackling in the ears. Heck, learn something new every day. 😂 Regardless, I've had this issue for years, and I have no idea if I have an ear related disorder. And at this point it seems pointless to pursue, as I don't have any other symptoms. 🤷*♂️
EDIT: But apparently TMJ disorder can lead to chronic ETD, so yes, TMJ disorder can still cause this crackling. 😂
DustingMyselfOff
21-09-19, 07:22
Well, you may be correct, now that I've looked it up. Eustachian tube dysfunction apparently is a common cause of crackling in the ears. Heck, learn something new every day. Regardless, I've had this issue for years, and I have no idea if I have an ear related disorder. And at this point it seems pointless to pursue, as I don't have any other symptoms. 路*♂️
EDIT: But apparently TMJ disorder can lead to chronic ETD, so yes, TMJ disorder can still cause this crackling.
LOL So either I have just TMJ, or just ETD, or maybe the TMJ caused the ETD and I have both. But as you said, I guess it doesn't really matter as long as it's not life-threatening and it's something we can live with. As long as we don't "panic" about it, we're doing good! :)
Sue
LOL So either I have just TMJ, or just ETD, or maybe the TMJ caused the ETD and I have both. But as you said, I guess it doesn't really matter as long as it's not life-threatening and it's something we can live with. As long as we don't "panic" about it, we're doing good! :)
Sue
Exactly! 😁 See, we can still think like rational people. Haha.
Thelegend27
22-09-19, 08:04
This happens to me as well always has.
Elliejane44
22-09-19, 16:48
Hi everyone
Thanks for replying . I also get that click when swallowing in ears had that for ages and not bothered over that at all
What is worrying me is this terrible click I get when I walk . It feels above my left ear at back of skull I think . Do you think it could be tmj ? It started after I had clicking when eating (that stopped ) .It not in my ear and not in my jaw but above that . It’s ok if I don’t move . I worried something loose in my head or something else strange . I just want to understand what causing it and get it to stop .
Has anyone had the clicking (like 2 little metal balls clicking together or like you get with knee or ankle ) but not in ear but in head when moving .
I try to relieve my normal stress by doing lots of walking but thus clicking is making my normal walk .
I had have an upper molar out 5 weeks ago so all rational thought to me do point to jaw but it much further up .
Thanks for anyone who still listening !
It just appeared all of a sudden nearly 2 wks ago and never gone !!
Ellie
Elliejane44
04-11-19, 17:48
Clicking disappeared a few weeks ago .
Ellie
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