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Is jaw aching when eating a symptom you're experiencing with MS?

Yes, jaw pain while eating can happen with MS. This can occur for a few different reasons:

Swallowing and chewing difficulties (dysphagia) can affect the muscles in your mouth and jaw, making eating uncomfortable. Up to 45 percent of people with MS experience Show Full Answer

Is jaw aching when eating a symptom you're experiencing with MS?

Yes, jaw pain while eating can happen with MS. This can occur for a few different reasons:

Swallowing and chewing difficulties (dysphagia) can affect the muscles in your mouth and jaw, making eating uncomfortable. Up to 45 percent of people with MS experience some form of swallowing problems.

Trigeminal neuralgia is a specific type of facial pain that MS can cause. It affects the trigeminal nerve and can create sharp, stabbing pain in the jaw, face, or around the mouth area.

Muscle spasticity in the jaw muscles can also cause aching or discomfort, especially during activities like chewing.

Some MyMSTeam members have shared similar experiences with jaw and facial discomfort related to eating. If this is new for you or getting worse, it's worth mentioning to your MS specialist. They can help determine what's causing it and suggest treatments to help manage the pain.

Have you noticed if certain foods make it worse, or if it happens at specific times of day?

 AI-generated responses are not a substitute for medical advice. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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