Mom2Haylee
09-18-2002, 12:00 PM
I just found this site while doing a "Symptom Search" on google.
I think I might have TMJD. I KNOW I clench alot. Sometimes I wake up and my teeth are sore from clenching so hard! Even during the day I notice that I'm clenching really hard. I get stressed easily so I think that makes it worse.
So, now I am getting the clicking sound when I chew. Not all the time, but here and there. It was really bad the other day. I've also noticed that when I open and close my mouth really wide it feels like it "catches" on something, just a little....And sometimes when I first start to eat I get a really bad pain in my jaw by my ear.....My ear is the biggest problem. It feels weird, not painful, it's hard to explain. I am always pushing in on that little bump/flap thingy right in front of the ear. That makes it feel better for some reason. When I swallow my ear hurts. Is that part of TMJD too?
And the past 2-3 days I am getting a slight feeling of pressure behind the eyes. Not painful, just annoying.
I was wondering if anyone could describe the neck pain/spasms. What does that feel like? I think I might be having that problem too.
Tracy
I think I might have TMJD. I KNOW I clench alot. Sometimes I wake up and my teeth are sore from clenching so hard! Even during the day I notice that I'm clenching really hard. I get stressed easily so I think that makes it worse.
So, now I am getting the clicking sound when I chew. Not all the time, but here and there. It was really bad the other day. I've also noticed that when I open and close my mouth really wide it feels like it "catches" on something, just a little....And sometimes when I first start to eat I get a really bad pain in my jaw by my ear.....My ear is the biggest problem. It feels weird, not painful, it's hard to explain. I am always pushing in on that little bump/flap thingy right in front of the ear. That makes it feel better for some reason. When I swallow my ear hurts. Is that part of TMJD too?
And the past 2-3 days I am getting a slight feeling of pressure behind the eyes. Not painful, just annoying.
I was wondering if anyone could describe the neck pain/spasms. What does that feel like? I think I might be having that problem too.
Tracy
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MikeV
09-18-2002, 06:21 PM
I would say there is an exceptionally high chance that you have tmjd.
thisstarr
09-20-2002, 06:29 PM
I really think you may have TMJ..I have pressure behind my eyes 24-7..mine is painful all though it didnt start that way...Over time your pain will get worse..It's starts off as little things and works its way to destroying your life!!!I would go see a tmj doctor asap...only if I new sooner it was tmj..I would not be in this pain now! :(
Good luck!
Starr
Good luck!
Starr
SadPanda
09-28-2002, 06:13 PM
I have TMJ.
I did not realize I had it until a couple of weeks ago.
My mother has it as well. I clinch my teeth troughout the day, but I think I do it during sleep.
The past week my jaw hurt so badly I could barely eat.
There is only one side that it effects.
The left side of my jaw was so swollen.
I have had these problems for about a month and a half.
My left ear gets very tender and hurts.
Everyone told me that a doctor cannot fix the problem because all they can do is give you a mouth guard to wear. I figured that I would not go to a doctor.
What should I do?
I did not realize I had it until a couple of weeks ago.
My mother has it as well. I clinch my teeth troughout the day, but I think I do it during sleep.
The past week my jaw hurt so badly I could barely eat.
There is only one side that it effects.
The left side of my jaw was so swollen.
I have had these problems for about a month and a half.
My left ear gets very tender and hurts.
Everyone told me that a doctor cannot fix the problem because all they can do is give you a mouth guard to wear. I figured that I would not go to a doctor.
What should I do?
justanotherday
09-28-2002, 06:20 PM
there's really nothing else you can do besides the mouthguard and muscle relaxants. everybody says surgery makes it worse so you can't go that route if you have a normal opening...my personal opinion you'd be wasting your time and money seeing a doc about this because you can get any mouthguard at a drugstore cheap.
crystalll
09-28-2002, 07:55 PM
Hi all,
There are ways of treating TMJ disorders besides mouthguards and muscle relaxants. The first step you need to take is to find a dentist who specializes in TMJ disorders. It may be tough to find one, but they are around.
Justanotherday,
It sounds like you've been through the wringer. When I was first diagnosed with TMJD four years ago I went to an oral surgeon who told me I had a normal opening and sent me on my way. Anyone who's worth their salt in treating TMJD knows that a "normal opening" means nothing. I really suggest you keep searching for a professional who actually cares about your wellbeing.
Take care,
Crystal
There are ways of treating TMJ disorders besides mouthguards and muscle relaxants. The first step you need to take is to find a dentist who specializes in TMJ disorders. It may be tough to find one, but they are around.
Justanotherday,
It sounds like you've been through the wringer. When I was first diagnosed with TMJD four years ago I went to an oral surgeon who told me I had a normal opening and sent me on my way. Anyone who's worth their salt in treating TMJD knows that a "normal opening" means nothing. I really suggest you keep searching for a professional who actually cares about your wellbeing.
Take care,
Crystal
justanotherday
09-28-2002, 08:51 PM
crystal,
i been to 2 tmj speacialists and they both tell me the same thing "since you have a normal opening there's really nothing i can do besides give you a mouthguard and a prescription of flexeril for the headaches" i figured they weren't helping me much so i went for an oral surgeon's opinion he tells me the same thing "just keep wearing your mouthguard at nights" so i did it and suddenly i realized after 9 months what's the point? its been about 3 years since i stopped wearing it and my tmj condition is just the same as it was then and i've saved a fortune on doctors visits to hear them repeat the same rhetoric by the way my insurance didn't even cover tmj. i am sure they have helped others but for me all they did was help me make a hole in my wallet.
i been to 2 tmj speacialists and they both tell me the same thing "since you have a normal opening there's really nothing i can do besides give you a mouthguard and a prescription of flexeril for the headaches" i figured they weren't helping me much so i went for an oral surgeon's opinion he tells me the same thing "just keep wearing your mouthguard at nights" so i did it and suddenly i realized after 9 months what's the point? its been about 3 years since i stopped wearing it and my tmj condition is just the same as it was then and i've saved a fortune on doctors visits to hear them repeat the same rhetoric by the way my insurance didn't even cover tmj. i am sure they have helped others but for me all they did was help me make a hole in my wallet.
thisstarr
09-29-2002, 01:33 AM
Crystal,
How do you do it? I am going nuts...with my pain. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif Sometimes I wonder if I am going to make it to the next day..I havent gone back to the doctor in a while because the last one took $800 bucks from me and didnt do a thing for me! Im going to see another doctor on monday, I am not keeping my hopes up but I hope he can help me! I can totallly understand about the hole in your wallet I dont have any kind of insurance and have been paying cash for everything so I can understand, it is hard and very stressful..you feel hopeless, I know you feel there is not point because all they are doing is taking your money, I feel the same way! Have you try searching on the interent? Dont give up I know it will take time but you will find someone to help you..you cant live with this pain for the rest of your life can you? I cant, :(
I know it is going to cost me an arm and a leg but I will find a doctor to help me! Dont give up....I am glad to see your tmj has not gotten worse my has as each day passes...I wish you the best of luck!
Take Care,
Starr
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How do you do it? I am going nuts...with my pain. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif Sometimes I wonder if I am going to make it to the next day..I havent gone back to the doctor in a while because the last one took $800 bucks from me and didnt do a thing for me! Im going to see another doctor on monday, I am not keeping my hopes up but I hope he can help me! I can totallly understand about the hole in your wallet I dont have any kind of insurance and have been paying cash for everything so I can understand, it is hard and very stressful..you feel hopeless, I know you feel there is not point because all they are doing is taking your money, I feel the same way! Have you try searching on the interent? Dont give up I know it will take time but you will find someone to help you..you cant live with this pain for the rest of your life can you? I cant, :(
I know it is going to cost me an arm and a leg but I will find a doctor to help me! Dont give up....I am glad to see your tmj has not gotten worse my has as each day passes...I wish you the best of luck!
Take Care,
Starr
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