Information and opinions on Chronic Pain from Rachael at ChronicPainConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/448911 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/448911/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/448911 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/448911/59187/suffer-tmj Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:50:53 -0500 Rachael I realized just recently that I have TMJ. Luckily it is not that bad just yet. My symptoms are pain and swelling in my jaw near my ear, and I am unable to open my mouth very far. This is limiting my ability to eat! Normally I ignore pain in my body and do anything I can as far as natural remedies so as not to go to the doctor. I really hate going to the doctor. I have tried massaging the area with a warm moist towel. I have tried stretching it... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/448911/59187/suffer-tmj