gennileigh
04-23-2003, 10:47 PM
i have tmj problems from clenching constantly and grinding my teeth at night. I am a very anxious person. I feel I constantly worry which makes my whole body especially my jaw tighten up. If anyone has this same problem please tell me anything you can to help me. Has anyone gotten help for their anxiety and has it helped your TMJ problems??
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TiffanyAnn
04-24-2003, 01:12 AM
Hi:
I can sure relate to you. I am an extremely nervous person. Do you take any medications for anxiety, any muscle relaxers or anything to help you sleep at night. I used to take medication for anxiety although I don't any more. I do take the muscle relaxer Flexaril and I also take Ambien to help me sleep. For me it seems that I have been better able to control my nerves as I age. I know how awful it is to be nervous all the time. I have always felt that I would give anything to not be so nervous. To me it always felt like a curse. Hang in there and maybe you can ask you doctor for medication to help you.
Tiffany
I can sure relate to you. I am an extremely nervous person. Do you take any medications for anxiety, any muscle relaxers or anything to help you sleep at night. I used to take medication for anxiety although I don't any more. I do take the muscle relaxer Flexaril and I also take Ambien to help me sleep. For me it seems that I have been better able to control my nerves as I age. I know how awful it is to be nervous all the time. I have always felt that I would give anything to not be so nervous. To me it always felt like a curse. Hang in there and maybe you can ask you doctor for medication to help you.
Tiffany
sunshine123
04-24-2003, 01:32 AM
Hi: I can relate as I remember being anxious all my life. Lately, I've been taking 0.25 mg. Xanax in order to fall asleep. Once in awhile, I take one during the day. Deep breathing helps me sometimes and also liquid calcium/magenesium. Massage and Acup. relax me, although I prefer the massage much more. I hope you find something that helps. Sue
CherylLynn24
04-24-2003, 02:06 AM
Hi,
I agree with Sue and Tiffany. I've always been a terribly nervous person. You have to find a hobby or something to take your mind off your nervousness, or some time type of physical exercise that will burn some nervousness off.
Cheryl
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I agree with Sue and Tiffany. I've always been a terribly nervous person. You have to find a hobby or something to take your mind off your nervousness, or some time type of physical exercise that will burn some nervousness off.
Cheryl
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uscoastiewife
04-24-2003, 02:13 AM
Hi there!I am a high anxiety person also.I tightened up so much that I now have TMJ with a jaw that isn't alligned anymore.I have an open bite now,with facial,head,neck,and shoulder numbness from the muscles being so tight,for so long.I also clench at night and wake up with sore teeth!I was getting 5-7 headaches a week.We are still working on the TMJ.My cheek,head,shoulder,and neck muscles are extremely tight.Two things that I have tried so far really work.(all the others didn't)Acupuncture can help anxiety,and there is something I'm taking now called Narural Calm.It is a powder form of magnesium that absorbs quickly.These are natural things that work if you don't want side effects of meds.I personally don't take meication because I have a little one to chase after.Natural Calm works for headaches,pain,and it is really known to help you get a good nights sleep!There is nothing to lose trying this before you go to medication.(Don't get me wrong I was on 15 different medications over the past 11 or so months.)If you are interested I can let you know how to get it.Talk to you soon!
sunshine123
04-24-2003, 02:34 AM
Hi Cheryl: I rarely take one during the day, but thanks for your concern. My Dr. acts like it's no big deal to take them, but being the worrywort that I am, I do worry about it too. Sue
sunshine123
04-24-2003, 02:36 AM
Hi: I'd like to try Natural Calm too. Is it sold in stores? Thanks. Sue
CherylLynn24
04-24-2003, 02:38 AM
Hey Sue,
Be careful taking those.
Cheryl
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Be careful taking those.
Cheryl
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sunshine123
04-24-2003, 02:53 AM
Hey Cheryl: Thanks again. You don't sound like my mother at all. lol. Sue
autumn83175
04-24-2003, 03:55 AM
gennileigh,
I bumped up a post by Tiffany Ann titled symptoms when are they the worst. In it I gave her some tips I use to help relieve my stress and anxiety. Maybe some would help for you. Welcome and Best wishes.
Autumn
I bumped up a post by Tiffany Ann titled symptoms when are they the worst. In it I gave her some tips I use to help relieve my stress and anxiety. Maybe some would help for you. Welcome and Best wishes.
Autumn
mek918
04-24-2003, 11:26 AM
I have Natural Calm as well - got it in a health food store - they don't carry it at all of them.
Do you take it at night? I have it in the morning.
Do you take it at night? I have it in the morning.
HRevero
04-24-2003, 12:41 PM
gennileigh,
Hey how are you doing? I also am anxiety- filled. I was so bad off there for awhile I didn't want to leave my house. I also did not drive for years because of it. I am 26 years old and I finally fill a little bit better. I also show up everywhere about an hour early (so I won't be late). I went to a pschyatrist who perscribed different meds. that I did not like becasue I had side effects. She eventually gave me Prozac. I really like this one. It calms me down, but I don't feel druggy. I stopped taking it because at the time I did not have insurance. I finally have it now and when my jaw locked uo the first time I had to go see my general doctor. He perscribed Prozac for me again.
Heather
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Hey how are you doing? I also am anxiety- filled. I was so bad off there for awhile I didn't want to leave my house. I also did not drive for years because of it. I am 26 years old and I finally fill a little bit better. I also show up everywhere about an hour early (so I won't be late). I went to a pschyatrist who perscribed different meds. that I did not like becasue I had side effects. She eventually gave me Prozac. I really like this one. It calms me down, but I don't feel druggy. I stopped taking it because at the time I did not have insurance. I finally have it now and when my jaw locked uo the first time I had to go see my general doctor. He perscribed Prozac for me again.
Heather
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uscoastiewife
04-24-2003, 06:02 PM
Originally posted by sunshine123:
Hi: I'd like to try Natural Calm too. Is it sold in stores? Thanks. Sue
Hello!I think you can pull it up on the computer.They have a website.Type in Natural Calm and see what happens.The bottle is downstairs right now,but if you need exact info,let me know.I got mine through my chiropractor's office.Check chiropractors offices around you,and they might sell it.
Hi: I'd like to try Natural Calm too. Is it sold in stores? Thanks. Sue
Hello!I think you can pull it up on the computer.They have a website.Type in Natural Calm and see what happens.The bottle is downstairs right now,but if you need exact info,let me know.I got mine through my chiropractor's office.Check chiropractors offices around you,and they might sell it.
uscoastiewife
04-24-2003, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by mek918:
I have Natural Calm as well - got it in a health food store - they don't carry it at all of them.
Do you take it at night? I have it in the morning.
I take it in the afternoon or evenings.Do you like it?
I have Natural Calm as well - got it in a health food store - they don't carry it at all of them.
Do you take it at night? I have it in the morning.
I take it in the afternoon or evenings.Do you like it?
sunshine123
04-24-2003, 09:33 PM
Thanks uscoastiewife. I'll look it up. Do you take calcium supplements too? I ask b/c I've been taking liquid calcium/magnesium at night. It relaxes me somewhat, but apparantly not enough. Sue