MNpenguin
01-21-2003, 06:43 PM
One doctor told me I have Meniere's, another said otosclerosis and now I see my symptoms are identical to TMJ.
Is there a definitive test for TMJ?
Is there a definitive test for TMJ?
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Jill J
01-21-2003, 06:46 PM
In my experience, TMJ was the last diagnosis. Most gps and drs want to rule out everything else that your symptoms present. Only after the ringing in my ears became a big problem to me did I get a diagnosis from an ENT. All he did was ask me to open my mouth and out came this BIG "POP" from my jaw and he saw the deviation when I opened my mouth. So, you may have to do a bunch of testing before you get the diagnosis of TMJ. The best thing you could do is see a dentist who specializes in TMJ and see what he/she has to say. Take care and best of luck to you, Jill
MichaelV
01-21-2003, 07:13 PM
Well its this age old problem. Most ENTs do not accept a causal relationship between problems with the tmj and symptoms suggesting otological or vestibular problems.
MNpenguin
01-22-2003, 10:47 AM
Thank you all for responding.
In the last year or so, I have noticed myself clenching my jaw during the day.
My symptoms began with a stuffed feeling in the ear, then tinnitus and a slight hearing loss.
The tinnitus fluctuates a LOT, from being a loud squeal to a barely noticeable hum. The fluctuation is why I question the doctor's diagnosis.
In the last year or so, I have noticed myself clenching my jaw during the day.
My symptoms began with a stuffed feeling in the ear, then tinnitus and a slight hearing loss.
The tinnitus fluctuates a LOT, from being a loud squeal to a barely noticeable hum. The fluctuation is why I question the doctor's diagnosis.