Popping in throat not neck

@nyctrin Thank you for sharing your results of what you’ve learned. I’m glad you found an answer. Did your surgeon think this problem is solved now or could it happen again? There are other situations where some patients grow bone around a surgical implant such as an artificial spinal disc. Did your surgeon think this had anything to do with titanium? Some patients have immune responses to foreign materials in their body. How is your recovery going after the surgery?

In re-reading your first post, I wanted to say that you’ve done an excellent job in advocating for yourself. I hope the attitude of your surgeon improved and he is willing to listen. I know this is difficult to do as a patient. Surgeons want good results from their procedures without complications that could reflect on them. Sometimes there is no rhyme or reason for something.

If you are a patient who reacts to titanium, there is a practice in Texas that treats this called the Environmental Health Center Dallas. I had titanium plates from an ankle fracture that caused pain, hives, and skin discoloration and I had them removed which resolved the issues.

Thank you again for sharing valuable information.

Jennifer

The surgeon didn’t mention it could happen again but did say it could grown around the titanium clip. She was thinking my body was rejecting the clip and calcium was growing around it. I won’t know till they get it back from the lab with the results.

My recovery is on day two and so far I’m ok but I’m interested in seeing how this healing process goes after a month.

@nyctrin Thanks for your reply. Did your surgeon remove the clip or do you have to have it in your body? If you are rejecting the titanium clip, were there any other options that were not metal? For example, Zircomium is a ceramic and is used in some surgical implants as well as dental implants (I have these.) I hope it all turns out well for you and you don't need further intervention.

@nyctrin I found something you may want to look at regarding disc problems in the joint of the jaw. The joint sits right in front of the ear canal. I have had my jaw get out of alignment and bind up the disc (which wears) in the joint and it can pop or click, and on occasion, I have had a sharp pain there. This might be something to see a physical therapist about. My PT has helped align my neck and jaw. I am a cervical spine surgery patient, and also have TOS (thoracic outlet syndrome) which makes one side of my neck too tight and contributes to the jaw misalignment at times.

The hyoid bone sits across the front of the throat and aides in swallowing. It can become misaligned and is just held in place by muscles. It could be involved as well. Are you having any problems with swallowing?

This link is a website of an author in Europe who writes teaching articles for physical therapists. He is also on facebook using his own name and posts case information. He does sometimes respond on facebook if you ask him a question.
https://mskneurology.com/true-cause-solution-temporomandibular-dysfunction-tmd/

I have the Same problem. Started since 3 months. Doctor Says it’s normal. Whereas it’s very painful. It pops out anytime with triggered pain under jaw at right side. Please help

@jyoti2511 There can be isues with the enck and jaw that affect alignmenet slightly and cancause some pain. Have you considered getting a physocal terapist to evaluate this for you?

My suggestion is finding one who does myofascial release which is a way to gently stretch out tight muscles and fascia that pull the alignment out if shape. You can learn more in this discussion.

Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
There is a provider search at this site. https://mfrtherapists.com/

Thank you so much Jennifer..
I had visited the moxillofacial surgeon,for the same issue.I can feel clicking sound in my jaw just near the hyoid bone.And my jaw tilts at left while opening the mouth.But for my surprise doctor rejected to even check what can be the issue ,saying its not related to jaw.He was of opinion that "until it pains near ear or on jaw itself its not related to jaw.Jaw problems dont create pain on neck area."
I came back hopeless from their.But ill find another doctor as you also feel the same issue that I feel.Thank you so much for your support..

@jyoti2511 My PT said something interesting regarding jaw and neck issues that kind of indicated that dentists don’t want to claim it. Your best bet may be finding a good physical therapist who is good with cervical issues. My PT also does myofascial release work to release the tight tissue. She can realign my neck, skull, and jaw that can get off. You can find an MFR provider on mfrtherapists.com and there are good articles about these issues on mskneurology.com. My issues are related to having thoracic outlet syndrome that caused neck spasms that are worse on one side causing some rotation in the cervical spine occasionally which does also tighten my jaw on that side.