Dotsie, could the pain be from your jaw? I used to clench my teeth a lot when I was in my late teens and used mouth guard at night. However, the relief it offered me was only for the duration I was asleep and not in the daytime when I needed it most. I used to clench my teeth a lot when I was studying and actually caused damage to my jaw...i.e. "clicking". Might help to have that checked out, especially if your dental check-up eliminated dental problems. Do you grind your teeth at night?
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