astarrynight2019 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 So I just had an angular (jaw shaving) and zygoma surgery at Opera about 8 days ago. I heal pretty fast, with no bruising and it seems a lot swelling has gone down. I started eating solid food at day 2. I’m pleased with the result but as of today started getting shooting pains, almost like a cramp, at my jaw area near my ears. It only happens when I chew, or if I move my jaw a certain way. It’s quite painful. Has anyone else experienced this? I already flown back to the US since I need to be at work. I haven’t read about this symptom much and am worried it’s a bigger problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangsfastfood Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I heard shooting pain is from your nerves repairing themselves. I have them in my chin area and I’m passed two months post op. It’s crazy you were eating solid food day 2 though, maybe take it easy with hard chewing food for now just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangsfastfood Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Mine is more like being electrocuted shooting pain, it only happens once in a while though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astarrynight2019 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Ahh thanks, I hope that’s all that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astarrynight2019 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Mine is like a injection pain, seems similar to yours. It lasts around 5 seconds and I feel like I’m literally paralyzed in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangsfastfood Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 It should go away. I was told the chin area will take 3 months. I’m at 2.5 months, a lot of muscle have relaxed over the past month. I think that’s what’s happening with you. Don’t worry too much about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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