Strange clicking head help

[Elliejane44]

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

[bin tenn]

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]

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]

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]

I'm not sure what this is- But I've had it on/off for years now!

[bin tenn]

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]

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

[bin tenn]

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]

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

[bin tenn]

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.