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Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Mar 1, 2023 | Replies (47)
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I also can not open my mouth as a result of lymphoma in my mouth. I eat through a feeding tube. TMJ issues have been ruled out. The muscles in my jaw have tightened. I have worked with a therapist. The exercises haven't seen results. I'd like to know if anyone else with a similar situation has been able to restore normal function of their mouth.

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hnc67 | @hnc67 | Nov 28, 2022

Hi RW, I wish I could say yes but I have had lockjaw for months and eat by tube too. Like you the exercises haven't worked but I have recently started using a Therabite system and it does seem to be very slowly helping, have you tried that? My speech therapist tells me I shouldn't expect to get a complete mouth opening but I am trying to stay positive. Good luck to you

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