Pain Moves into jaw head at time of the month

Bordergirl

My fibromyalgia is most places .But time of the month my word massive massive flare up in my temple jaw face head so bad even my teeth feel like they are throbbing. I can’t even move as this makes blood flow and hence throbbing is immense , I am in one now . I can deal with body pain but jaw / head is a whole new strength I’m needing to find . Still don’t believe it is fibro either. I have pitting on my nails and one spoon nail and a bent right ring finger plus left ankle / foot always very swollen stiff . Not sure why only one ankle effected either. My ESR & CRP is always elevated. God hope the nurophen kicks in it’s been a hr now and no change. Have Naproxen will try that next.,but that’s all I’ve got from Gp . What would be the nxt level pain relief to ask for and can I just simply go to GP and ask for a rheumatology ref. I stopped going 10 yrs ago as they kept just trying to give me amitriptyline for fibro and I had to be alert for children. & driving . I have got worse and/ or developed other types of arthritis perhaps? Thank u for any help take care x

Chris_R

Hi @Bordergirl

Welcome to the online community,what a lot you are going through at the moment with fibromyalgia with head pain and jaw pain and throbbing teeth aswell as your nails and fingers,so glad you have found us.

Here are a few links that may help you

Fibromyalgia | Causes, symptoms, treatment | Versus Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis | Psoriatic arthritis | Causes, symptoms, treatments (versusarthritis.org)

It wouldnt hurt to go to your GP and ask to see a Rhumatologist they have to refer you.

Hope all this helps you. Meanwhile talk to others on the forums everyone is friendly and helpful.

All the best please keep in contact and tell us how you get on Christine

Bordergirl

Thank you Chris , will do , I’ve had extensive jaw surgery 25 years ago so not surprised it’s complaining now . Thanks for your care and support