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I am 48 years old (yes that's old compared to some of you).


I have worked in nursing and/or healthcare management positions for 24 years. Primarily OB, Neonatal, Mental Health, Occupational Health and Geriatrics. In Jan 2008 I started my own business to board horses and do equine/human education. I am also a certified dog trainer.


I've been around the block so to speak and seem to be always helping others. I've been told that the reason people seek me out for advice is that I am approachable and caring. But on the same token even though I consider the person's feelings. I tell it like I see it. I've dealt with people in trouble with the law, dysfunctional families such as those with abuse & marriage problems. Not to mention problems with employees and employers.


I don't ever claim to know it all, and always keep an open mind.

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I have been having pain on my left side of my jaw on the bottom like underneath my skin. it hurts to touch it, or to turn my head. i know i didnt break it, because i dont remeber ever hitting it. is it because i use my vocal chords to much?

anyone wana help!?

I see this is an older question, so I hope you are better by now. Anyway, yes there could be a correlation to singing and or yelling. If that is the case, more than likely it is from overuse of the muscles that surround your jaw..and not so much the vocal cords. It's amazing how many muscles are in the face/jaw, and how many we use just for talking! Although, vocal cords do get inflammed and cause a hoarse voice.

If your pain has not resolved by now, I hope that you would see a Dr to rule out a more serious problem like an infection. Best of luck :-)

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(Rating: 5) thank you! and yeah, its all better now!
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