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Muscle spasms?

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  • Started 10 months ago by ckwash17
  • Latest reply from daniel

  1. ckwash17
    Member

    I'm a little bit over 3 weeks post op and for the past few days I have been having what I think is muscle spasms in my lower jaw. ( had upper and lower surgery) It mostly occurs when I am laying down about to fall asleep. They arent really that painful and I feel kinda of a tingling feeling in my lips when it happens. So I'm just wondering if any one else has experienced anything like this.
    Thanks :)

    Posted 10 months ago #

  2. RachelM
    Member

    yes, It's your nerves healing so it's a good thing!

    Posted 10 months ago #

  3. xdianao
    Member

    If your jaw is actually moving like it would in a spasm, then that's normal. It's just your muscles getting used to their new position.
    If it's a tingling, like lightening bolts or a burning sensation, that's your nerves.

    Posted 10 months ago #

  4. ckwash17
    Member

    Okay thanks

    Posted 10 months ago #

  5. daniel
    Member

    but try not to bite too much...

    34-old male, Switzerland, both jaws, chin reduction, correction of overbite and segmental osteotomie, surgery on June 7th 2011

    see http://kieferop.blogspot.com for more! (in german)
    Posted 10 months ago #

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