Woke up to pain in jaw and neck! What is this?

Were you vaccinated as a baby against mumps?

Sometimes if you have a tooth that is getting an infection or the cavity is worsening, you will expereince this pain. It's called transferral pain. It will come on fairly suddenly (as in, fine the night before - not fine *at all* in the morning).

I have personally experienced this a couple times, when I had teeth that ended up needing a root canal. Both times I *swore* I had the worst ear infection of my life, only to have them looked at and find that they are fine. However, a brief visit to the dentist, who tapped my teeth ever so slightly verified that I had a tooth problem - and he knew exactly which one it was (and so did I, when my tooth was tapped, even though only mments before it felt fine) An infected tooth will also cause a bit of swelling, so best to see your doctor to confirm - but definitely go if you develope a fever, or general aches and pains.

As to where to go - do you have a school nurse you can visit? Otherwise a local clinic will be able to see you. (Or dentist!)

Good luck and hope you are feeling better soon!

Did you sleep very deep, long time in the same position on your side then this can happen, I have it also sometimes, my ears hurt or jaw, arm or shoulder. After 30 minutes or so the cramps disappear.

Don't worry to easy but look if that can be the reason.

Not saying you have but if you ever smoked out of a can ? If so that can happen its called lock jaw

Mumps? Wisdom teeth? ... Yes, I'd go to the Doc.

Stop freaking out. You go, you get some meds, and you get better!