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Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 07-10-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,621
Posted By judye
Re: Braces for TMJ?

You are very right to be afraid of surgery - it usually does more harm than good. The research reflects this reality. This, however, is not true for functional orthodontics.

Having successful...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 06-10-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,524
Posted By judye
Re: Stabilizing following disaster....

Hia MissKayJay,

I'm happy to share any information I can - especially with such a kind and helpful contributor such as yourself :) I've been helped by some wonderful folks on this site. This...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 06-10-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,524
Posted By judye
Re: Stabilizing following disaster....

"The learning curve is great and it's a long, strange and difficult road to recovery" -

It certainly is...I've never heard someone sum up my own experience of this journey quite so eloquently! ...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 06-05-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By judye
Re: acute TMJ

Hi Jay32,

Just wanted to give you a quick note of encouragement...

I was hit by TMJD like a ton of bricks three years ago - had to leave work and was pretty much mired in pain, bed-bound, for...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 06-04-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,070
Posted By judye
Re: New to TMJD - can someone point me in the right direction?

Hi Nc711,

It's great that you are doing some research and not being rushed into a procedure prematurely. The wrong treatment for your issues can cause years or even a lifetime of discomfort - all...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 06-04-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,780
Posted By judye
types of splints

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about your difficulty speaking - really hard to function normally when people can't understand what you're saying. I had trouble speaking for the first week in my lower,...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 06-03-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 888
Posted By judye
Re: Is this TMJ?

I haven't had that problem myself but you are right to be concerned - there is a problem with your jaw (hard to say if it's TMJ) and it will get worse if not addressed.

Make sure you research...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 06-03-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By judye
Re: Teen with Possible TMJD and Chronic Headaches! - HELP!

So sorry to hear about what you have been going through – especially at such a young age. I would like to share my experience on a few things so hopefully you won't go through what so many people on...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 05-23-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,242
Posted By judye
Re: Tinnitus after neck strain or tmj?

Hey there,

Sorry to hear about the tinnitus - it can be so aggravating. People don't really understand how bothersome it can be until they experience the joys of constant screech-in-the-head for...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 05-23-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By judye
Re: PLEASE HELP - 2 different diagnostics/treatments

Hi there,

I'm no expert but here's my take on it. They are both essentially the same treatment. The repositional splint will start the process of bringing your jaw into a healthier position. ...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 05-17-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By judye
Re: tmj since i was seven

Hi there,

I'm so sorry to hear that you've been suffering with TMJ from such a young age and for such a long time...

Do you know what your specific issue is? What treatments have you tried? ...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 05-14-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,090
Posted By judye
Re: ***How long did it take to see results from Splint?***

I remember the anxiety I had as I went into my splint and waited for improvement - so I wanted to share my experience with you. Keep in mind that I have had pretty severe TMJ symptoms - one of the...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 05-11-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,460
Posted By judye
Re: DESPERATE for help! Could muscle relaxers, heat pads, etc. help TMJ tiredness?

Hia,

I've also suffered from TMJD fatigue - to the point where getting out of bed to go to the washroom felt like climbing Everest! I'm so sorry you are experiencing fatigue - especially hard...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 05-04-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,571
Posted By judye
Re: How long did you wear your orthotic/splint for before your muscles became 'happy'

Hi there,

Sorry to hear about the ear spasms - I know how insane that can drive a person and for me they are only intermittant! I have had extremely severe TMJ symptoms and am one of the most...
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