... s TMJ or not, but the fact that your pain worsens after eating incates that the jaw is involved somehow. ... (1 replies)
... Hi I'am having a terrible time trying to figure out how to use this message board.But I have had this tongue issue for over a year now, and i finally think my dentist got it right. ... (14 replies)
... for muscular issues. You should start out at a lower dose. Also, get a hot water bottle...and lay with it on your face, temples for like 30 min at a time, and see if that helps. ... (2 replies)
... op. I had pain for years. ... (265 replies)
... I'm at the opposite end of the treatment spectrum, having TMJ issues for 26 years. ... (6 replies)
... I just started my PT therapy and she has me doing some stretching which also causes the spasms do get worse. Don't be discouraged by this. Your muscles took a long time to get into this mess, and they aren't going to like to be fooled with at all. Right after the appt. I take magnesium, 500mg with 2 advil, and it helps to calm things down. (And a really hot shower helps too) ... (2 replies)
... I have been a TMJD sufferer for about 7 years. Let me first say I don't think I will ever be cured. ... (2 replies)
... to go back in early in the day I have less problems. It is when my jaw doesn't pop in, that it gives me more grief. I suppose this is because after being sore for so long, my muscles become inflamed and the disc is unable to move where it should be. ... (4 replies)
... Hi Lindy23! Thanks so much for your advice.. ... (4 replies)
... I have been doing so great! I have had very little pain for the past month or two. I still have crunching and poping and soreness all over, especially in my jaw and shoulders, but less pain and very few headaches! ... (4 replies)
... Oh that would be great to grow new teeth, bad for the dentist probably but good for us. ... (83 replies)
... for six months. It is hard acrylic and I had 5 adjustments to get it "just right" and now I have a referral to a TMJ specialist. I haven't made the appointment yet, I am just so worried he will make it worse!! ... (31 replies)
... Thank you for you responses to me and my other threads.. you are doing wonderful.. ... (6 replies)
... I cant believe it hey, you know what has occurred.. i now was forced to purchase a upper splint which i got 3 days ago and the lower splint which i have worn for 6 weeks and boy i cant believe it .. my ear still aches!!!!! ... (10 replies)
... Lips together, teeth apart it a brilliant technique , thanks so much for you suggestion .. ... (4 replies)
... Gosh i hate tmj so much hey ! ... (16 replies)
... Thanks for all of the information!!! It sounds like no Milk or Oil is probably NOT the cause here. This was worth a try. I am still on this though. ... (4 replies)
... Growing up I was forced to drink milk with lunch and dinner so by the time I turned 14 or 15 I refused to drink it - I had developed such a disliking and intolerance to it that to this day I still gag when I smell it. I even tried putting ice cubes in it as friends suggested to water it down and that didn't help - the funny thing is it was OK in cereal as long as it was cold... (4 replies)
... Take or increase dietary supplements. Since your body is under stress your metabolism may be affected and you require more nutrients. Your body works harder with tmj which and therefore is using its stored energy quicker. ... (1 replies)
... I have had a headache pretty much every day for four years ... I already had TMJ, then was in a car accident and it injured my jaw even more and started causing significant TMJ symptoms. ... (22 replies)
