Yes, RA can effect the joints in the jaw. Ask your PCP (or dentist) for a referral to a TMJ specialist. It is considered medical but my TMJ specialist has a specialized dental degree. I had both sides of my jaw go into full spasm for over a week when the RA drug I was on stopped working and my jaw had major inflammation. My jaw joints showed degradation from the RA. The clinics can help will this. They will do a combination of the night guards; exercises to help control it, and also ultrasound therapy. Some people hate the ultrasound but for me that provided the greatest relief along with getting the RA back into remission. When I get into a flare it still will act up.

I got the same thing, but only on one side of jaw. It started with an ear infection, and never went away. It's a daily popping, cracking grinding if I move the jaw, or eat anything. VERY ANNOYING. My RA dr said yep, it's normal and smiled and that's all I got. Tbh, im just living with it for now and not seeing anybody about it. I've been through hell and back with the medical profession, and I don't want to do more tests. Right now I've got to find out whats going on with lower back and neck. Thanks for the share though. I feel your pain

Im glad i seen this question! My jaw constantly feels like its clicking out of place. It clicks at any slight movement. Eating, drinking, yawning the works! And more recently its been agonising and waking me up through the night i cant lay a certain way because its like someone has been boxing me in my jaw or like i have a broken jaw 😫 people always comment on the sound it makes too!

Quill, Thank you for the information about the article on Sjorgrens. Lately I have been experiencing extremely dry eyes and mouth - To the extent I carry water with me everywhere, and I think I would ask a stranger for water if I didn’t have any - or just mug them and steal their water! I am also recently getting burning in my hands and feet. Makes me wonder What the heck is going on with my body!
Sorry to say this, but I am glad I am not in this boat alone!
Warm hugs to everyone!

I was reading on hearing impairments and found this relating to jaw pain. Neurologic Complications
A PRIMER ON THE

NEUROLOGICAL COMPLICATIONS OF SJÖGREN’S SYNDROME

By Julius Birnbaum, M.D.
Johns Hopkins Neurology-Rheumatology Clinic

The neurological complications of Sjögren’s syndrome are extensive and range from cognitive difficulties, to burning toes and feet.