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I’ve been suffering from facial pain and headaches for a long time. I wasn't aware of the facial and head muscles or of severe myofascial syndrome. My pterygoid muscles are in terrible shape—really bad. I get stabbing pains in my temples, pressure, sharp pains in my cheekbones, and horrible ear and head pain. Physiotherapy was recommended, and I’m trying it, but it isn't working. Has anyone had similar experiences? Has anyone had Botox injections—or something similar—in that area? Thanks.

Hi. This result came back from a salivary gland scan (which also captures the thyroid): The appearance of the thyroid image suggests a goiter with a global increase in parenchymal uptake (hyper-uptake). However, for a proper assessment of the thyroid gland, specific follow-up imaging studies should be performed (such as a thyroid scan using 99mTc-sodium pertechnetate and/or a thyroid ultrasound), along with an evaluation of the patient's clinical and laboratory findings.

I also had comprehensive blood work done, including antibody tests, and the results were normal. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I am currently waiting for a thyroid ultrasound and scan.

Hi. This result came back from a salivary gland scan (which also captures the thyroid): The appearance of the thyroid image suggests a goiter with a global increase in parenchymal uptake (hyper-uptake). However, for a proper assessment of the thyroid gland, specific follow-up imaging studies should be performed (such as a thyroid scan using 99mTc-sodium pertechnetate and/or a thyroid ultrasound), along with an evaluation of the patient's clinical and laboratory findings.

I also had comprehensive blood work done, including antibody tests, and the results were normal. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I am currently waiting for a thyroid ultrasound and scan.

Hi. This result came back from a salivary gland scan (which also captures the thyroid): The appearance of the thyroid image suggests a goiter with a global increase in parenchymal uptake (hyper-uptake). However, for a proper assessment of the thyroid gland, specific follow-up imaging studies should be performed (such as a thyroid scan using 99mTc-sodium pertechnetate and/or a thyroid ultrasound), along with an evaluation of the patient's clinical and laboratory findings.

I also had comprehensive blood work done, including antibody tests, and the results were normal. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I am currently waiting for a thyroid ultrasound and scan.

Headaches caused by the salivary glands? Any experience with this? Thanks.

Hello. Could you please describe your symptoms regarding salivary gland pain? Specifically, when saliva doesn't flow out through the salivary ducts? Thanks. I’d like to read about people's experiences.

Hello. Could you please describe your symptoms regarding salivary gland pain? Specifically, when saliva doesn't flow out through the salivary ducts?

Thanks. I’d like to read about people's experiences.

Does anyone have ventricular tachycardia? What are the symptoms?

"What can I expect during and after a sialendoscopy?

What can I expect during and after a sialendoscopy?

Hi! I’ve been having shifting headaches for a while now. It hurts a lot when I touch my head, and also when I rest my head against anything. Does anyone else experience this? Thanks.

Has anyone else experienced a connection between headaches and salivary gland pain?

Please, I need experiences from people who have had sialoendoscopy for the salivary glands.

No saliva comes out of my salivary ducts when I try to empty my salivary glands. I'm waiting for a sialoendoscopy and have also been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome. It affects my face and head a lot. Would it be a good idea to consult a physiotherapist?

Could someone explain their experience with a sialoendoscopy?

Hello! I have a lot of facial, ear, and head pain—a lot of it. Three salivary glands aren't producing any saliva, and one is producing foam. I had a sialo MRI, and supposedly nothing showed up. Could I have a sialoendoscopy?

Hello! I have a lot of facial, ear, and head pain—a lot of it. Three salivary glands aren't producing any saliva, and one is producing foam. I had a sialo MRI, and supposedly nothing showed up. Could I have a sialoendoscopy?