Humira And Jaw/ear Pain

I'm a 42 year old male that was dx with RA about 1.5 years ago. Initial treatment was methotrexate but had lived issues. I've been on Humira for three months and it has all but wiped out my joint pain and I feel great except for my left jaw and ear.

Jaw and ear pain and teeth/bite shifting started at about week three and has been intermintent since. Ear pain has decreased over that time and jaw pain is hit or miss and seems to come on with out rhyme or reason. It's bad enough right not that it woke me up.
Had my last apt with my RA doc last week and mentioned the pain and he did not seem concerned or think that it is either Humira or RA related. I've never had issues like this prior and Humira is the only change. Any ideas/similar experiences etc? I would hate to have to go off Humira as atleast in present time it seems to be my miracle drug for RA. thanks in advance J-

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Hello, Jay! How are you?

Actually, there have been several people that posted about having a similar problem, recently, while on Humira.

Thus, I did some research and discovered that it has been known to cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. You should most likely consult a dentist to have it checked it out and make sure nothing serious is going on.

Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include itching, bruising, vision changes, swollen glands and changes in urination.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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