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Doctor,
For the last year I have been having this unbearable pain on the back of and top of my head. I have had 2 full head catscans, 2 catscans of the sinus cavities, been to ENT specialist, allergist, the ER about 8 times (thank goodness for good insurance)and one evening during my painful bouts I found a site about TMJ. I went and saw a TMJ orthodontist and he did the jaw xrays as well as a thorough exam. He concluded that my right disc was not positioned properly due the way the xrays showed the jaw bone alignment. I guess my question is as follows...
Can this be the true cause of my head, neck, sinus pressure, right ear pain, right ear throbbing, a pop when I yawn in my right jaw and just overall feeling bad? I forgot to add that I also had a full blood analyst done in January and it as well as all the Catscans came back negative. My wife has told me for years that I grind my teeth terribly while sleeping and I have had daily headaches my entire adult life. I tracked this down and discovered its called bruxism. I began paying attention to my mouthly habits and discovered I was clenching my teeth together not just a bit but ALL the time. And I guess I will finally add that as a kid my dentist told me that I had a bad bite and this should be taken care of. Of course it didnt get taken care of. The orthodonist has done a mouth impression and on the 15th of October I am to be fitted with a splint. He has indicated that once I have had this for 4 to 6 months the bite will be corrected. And at this point I will need braces not because my teeth are crooked but because the are not vertical they kind of all tilt slightly towards my tongue and the roof of my mouth. He also prescribed me 800MG ibuprofen to be taken with each meal daily for 30 days. As well as a 5MG diaphem (spelling may be wrong but a muscle relaxer to be taken 30 minutes before going to bed) for 30 days. After about a week on the Ibuprofen as well as the muscle relaxers the fog has lifted and I generally feel better. I still get the pains a bit but not nearly as often and sharp. In short, I guess based on what I have explained... does this sound like I have TMJ? I know I have answered my own question... but I just find it hard to believe that this little joint can cause me to feel like I have 1 foot in the grave. Thanks for your time.
Rod Segraves
In Reply to: TMJ posted by Rod Segraves on October 09, 2003 at 16:56:36:
I am not Dr. Stoll, I'm simply a helper and fellow suffer. From my personal experience, as well as working with others, I've found that the "Root Cause" of a TMJ symptom can be one of three health problems; 1) to much stress in your life caused by a severe magnesium deficiency 2) clenching and grinding your teeth at night is a warning sign of a parasite problem and 3) a congested/toxic liver and gallbladder sends toxic blood to every part of your internal body causing bracing (muscle tension) and inflammation of your muscles/tissue. Taking "Only" Liquid Magnesium - one teaspoon mixed in water or juice - 3X a day with meals will help to relax your muscles after a month or two. Taking an epsom salt bath (5 handfuls of epsom salts in a hot tub of water and soak for 30 minutes) before you go to bed every other night will also help to relax your muscles. * S.H.A.P.E. *
In Reply to: TMJ posted by Rod Segraves on October 09, 2003 at 16:56:36:
I also speak from experience. I had headaches my whole life and didn't know what from and eventually found out it was due to teeth grinding-I have almost no teeth right now! I wore a splint for about 5 years and ****listen, after the 5 years really it wasn't much better and then suddenly I developed this problem, let's just say the headaches wouldn't go away, were very very bad and I got a ringing in my ears. I have started meditating and I got the NTI device (get the NTI, not a regular splint, the NTI is newer and better). Also for the time being I am taking Serenitol which you can find at Serenitol.com which definitely has helped and is herbal. I used to be like you, taking ibuprofen and stuff, but look at the facts. Those are drugs and are not good for you and you can get the same benefits from this herbal supplement. The drugs did not even really work for me. Just telling you what has worked for me, but the splint will not work forever PLEASE BELIEVE ME!
In Reply to: TMJ posted by Rod Segraves on October 09, 2003 at 16:56:36:
Hi Rod,
You are "Bracing," which is a full body condition that not only causes bruxism, but it also contributes to TMJ, and causes all the neck pain, feeling bad, and everything else you mentioned etc. Read the glossary about "bracing," and the article, archives, and glossary about "skilled relaxation" and the "relaxation response."
Doing the practice of Skilled Relaxation will help. Until it starts to take effect, consider getting some massage (a St. John's Neuromuscular practitioner would be best, but any skilled therapist will be good) or Rolfing sessions.
All of the remedies you mentioned are temporary fixes, not what will actually heal your condition. Skilled relaxation gives you the opportunity to take charge of overcoming this condition.
Best wishes,
Happygal (Certified Massage Therapist)
In Reply to: TMJ posted by Rod Segraves on October 09, 2003 at 16:56:36:
Hi, Rod.
Most of YOUR bracing is in the trapezius muacles. The TMJ is just an incidental result of your trapezius bracing.
Listen to Happygal, Jim & SHAPE.
Let us know what you learn and how you do.
Walt
In Reply to: TMJ posted by Rod Segraves on October 09, 2003 at 16:56:36:
So, I guess this is TMJ? Thanks
Rod
In Reply to: Re: TMJ posted by Rod Segraves on October 10, 2003 at 16:41:21:
Hi Rod, Just out of curiosity does your insurance policy also cover TMJ?
In Reply to: Re: TMJ posted by Buzz on October 10, 2003 at 22:40:51:
Yes, my health insurance does... however my Dental doesnt except for the mouth appliance..
In Reply to: Re: TMJ posted by Happygal on October 09, 2003 at 22:38:21:
Thanks HappyGal. I appreciate the reply
Rod
In Reply to: Re: TMJ posted by S.H.A.P.E. on October 09, 2003 at 18:31:43:
So... After explaining my symptoms and medical history does it stand to reason that the TMJ diagnosis is probably right?
Thanks
Rod Segraves
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