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Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 05-09-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 209
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Differing Treatment Philosophies

Personally, I don't think that 8 weeks will make any permanent change.

In fact, in my treatment discussions along the way, at the 3 and 6 month mark with my splint, I was offered the option of...
Board: Bone Disorders 04-29-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By MountainReader
Re: ulnar shortening

Hi. Welcome to Health Boards.

I know you don't want to hear this, but the surgery decision really is an individual one. You need to weigh your pain and ROM issues with the potential benefits of...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 04-13-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 303
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Can Tmj trauma cause ringing in the ears?

Yes. Ringing in the ears can be a symptom of tmjd.

My tmjd presented with multiple ear symptoms.

I actually developed my symptoms while wearing a night guard.

What really helped me was...
Board: Bone Disorders 04-09-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 25,444
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Ulnar shortening

I wore an exos splint/cast for a while. I was impressed by the technology.

I had a wrist arthrogram and MRI (arthrogram provided the contrast material for that too) before I had surgery a year...
Board: Orthopedic 04-03-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Multiple affected joints-why?

Hi. You have been through a lot.

You might try researching Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. It can involve laxity in tendons, ligaments and muscles and is frequently connected with other connective...
Board: Bone Disorders 03-31-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Dislocated fingers & shoulder, put back in,assaulted, need to see a doctor?

I'm glad to hear you sought out treatment.

I think your sports medicine doctor might be a good place to start since you are having so many problems.

It is very frustrating having to see...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 03-24-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 448
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Masseter Muscles Spasm due to Tmj?

Many TMJD symptoms are related to the muscle spasms.

I had a PT who did oral-facial trigger point releases for me. She was able to 'release' the knots/tightness in my masseter and pterygoid...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 03-18-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 313
Posted By MountainReader
Re: There is no such thing as a TMJ Specialist

I actually agree with both of you.

There is no actual TMJ treatment specialty out there. Not medical. Not dental.

There are dentist who say they treat tmjd, and promote themselves that way, ...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 03-16-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 400
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Eating with TMJ splint

The splint should not hurt at all. They can easily check it to see if you are 'hitting' wrong with any teeth and need to adjust your bite.

What may hurt are your muscles. In all likelihood, your...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 03-15-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By MountainReader
Re: physical therapist for tmj

Sounds like you have a good neurologist who is listening to you. That is great.

I actually had seperate MRI's for the brain and neck scans and the TMJ ones. They had different focuses.

My...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 03-14-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 241
Posted By MountainReader
Re: physical therapist for tmj

Canuk65 has given you some very good advice.
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 03-12-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Calcific Tendinitis. Surgery planned, as needling was unsuccessful

I agree with Withered. The pain after surgery was so much less than before surgery. I think that helped as I dealt with recovery and PT.
Board: Shoulder / Rotator Cuff Problems 03-11-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Calcific Tendinitis. Surgery planned, as needling was unsuccessful

I had my arthroscopic subacromial decompression in 2008. I didn't injure my shoulder, it gradually got worse. It turns out I'm a bit hypermobile and that was causing me some problems. I'd...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 03-02-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By MountainReader
Re: heartburn, LPR, Reflux, and Blood Pressure Meds

Surgery is pretty extreme and really isn't a necessary consideration for most people. Unfortunately, other medical interventions stopped working for me and my LPR/GERD was causing me major breathing...
Board: Dental Health 02-20-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 190
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Lost retainer, but...

You really should have a follow-up visit with your orthodontist. They would be the only one that could assess your tooth movement to determine if a new retainer will get things in order or if you...
Board: Asthma 02-03-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Singulair with a cold

Colds and other upper respiratory infections can trigger asthma flares. It can be really miserable. When you are facing this situation, it is a good time to step up your asthma treatments per your...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 02-02-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By MountainReader
Re: TMJ/PT and Mouth Splint

Hi Tracey,

My first symptom was a "stuffy" ear that wouldn't pop. It stayed that way for over a year before I found treatment and it gradually got better. A few months after the stuffiness...
Board: Asthma 01-24-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Chest Congestion

Vics may help open up your nasal airway a bit. I'm not sure about the rest of the chest congestion. It probably couldn't help.

I don't know about the "burning" feeling and infection. I do know...
Board: Orthopedic 01-24-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,857
Posted By MountainReader
Re: How do i prove xrays of wrist wrong

Sometimes things have a way of working out.

I discovered right before my wrist arthroscopic surgery that the plate I had put in last February had already come loose. I got it removed when I had...
Board: Asthma 01-23-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 469
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Chest Congestion

My doctor just told me to add Mucinex. I also get prescriptions for promethazine DM which is a prescription cough syrup. They don't fully do the job, but they do help a bit. At least the cough...
Board: Digestive Disorders 01-20-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Have to do the "Oscopies" next!

Hi,

So sorry to hear you are going through too much.

I can't help you on the dehydration question. With all you've been through, it might be wise to call your doctor and ask about your...
Board: Asthma 01-19-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Bad air quality as a trigger

You should have an asthma action plan that you work out with your doctor. That is what I follow first. There is a sticky at the top of the page if you need information on them.

When it is low...
Board: Asthma 01-18-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Bad air quality as a trigger

Good question.

I have major issues with the bad air quality. I just go to my states air quality website. They have a forecast that lets us know when we are healthy, unhealthy for sensitive...
Board: Digestive Disorders 01-17-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 259
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Is this acid reflux???

According to my doctor, NSAIDS can be "hard on the tummy." He doesn't like for me to take them and I've had need for a chronic wrist injury for the last couple years. It might be worth checking...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 01-14-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,527
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Lpr?

tmwccs-

My best advice is to continue to be proactive and aggressive in your own care. By doing so, I was actually able to keep my symptoms under control for years.

Unfortunately, my asthma...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 01-13-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,527
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Lpr?

I too have severe allergies. A few years ago, I was on 12 medications for my allergies, asthma and reflux issues.

I'm 5 1/2 years into my second go-round of immunotherapy for my 28 worst...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 01-08-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Any idea how successful surgeries for lpr

The surgery was considered "outpatient" with a stay of 23 hours total.

I took 2 weeks off work. It was about 6 weeks before I was up to full steam though. I also had weight restrictions for that...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 01-06-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By MountainReader
Re: TMJ hollow and sunken temples and jaw and cheeks

I'm sorry I can't relate directly. I will say that I have some facial asymmetry due to the muscle issues. I spent a lot of time with a PT who was trained to do orofacial trigger point work. She...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 01-04-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By MountainReader
Re: is this acid reflux?

I have had extremely severe acid reflux, as determined through several reflux tests.

I never had issues with heartburn or the more "typical" reflux symptoms.

Usually when the symptoms are in...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 12-27-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By MountainReader
Re: NTI and bruxism

NTI's and many other splints don't really do anything to stop the clenching. Rather, they help prevent damage from occuring to the teeth with the clenching.

Personally, I've tried 2 types of NTI...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 12-21-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 195
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Answer these three questions about your reflux surgery

1. It isn't for everybody, but for me it was very successful.

2. For me it was. My acid reflux had literally become life threatening and I was out of any other new medical options.

3. ...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 12-17-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 530
Posted By MountainReader
Re: ETD caused by TMJD? Help!

What is the training of your dentist? Is he trained in treating bites appropriately vs. treating teeth. I've seen a lot of stories who had their TMJD made worse by their dentists when they have had...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 12-04-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Going for Braces?

I actually had my ortho do my splint therapy before I got braces. Your right, it was hard to find a good one trained in TMJD treatment.

I wore my lower mandibular repositioning splint for over a...
Board: General Health 11-30-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By MountainReader
Re: what's wrong with me?

You really should see a doctor. As the previous poster stated, there are various reasons that you could have the cough.

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is on the rise in Utah right now also. What...
Board: Asthma 11-29-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Cold air triggers asthma

You could call your pharmacist about the expired epi-pen. Honestly, as long as it was still clear and not too far expired I'd use it in an emergency. It would be a good idea to see if your doc...
Board: Asthma 11-29-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Cold air triggers asthma

Yes. Antihistimes can be drying. I was on them daily for about 15 years. I just make sure to drink tons of water throughout the day. I also use a humidifier a lot. There are some great nasal...
Board: Asthma 11-29-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Cold air triggers asthma

Hi Trinity,

It does really wear on you when you are in the yellow for so long. I've been there way too often over the years.

I found that adding the singulair to my other meds does help. I've...
Board: Asthma 11-28-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Cold air triggers asthma

Almost yearly, I seem to post something that reads almost the same as what you just wrote. I like cold air, but my lungs really don't like it anymore.

I take my daily preventative meds,...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 11-26-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 239
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Need advise on reading material for TMJ

If you follow my TMJ threads for the last couple years, you will find my story that includes starting with ear issues.

The best book I found for information and helpful strategies on TMJD is...
Board: Orthopedic 11-18-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 376
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Ankle cast soft

It couldn't hurt to call your doctor to ask them the same question.

I had a cast on my wrist this year. After a week or so, I must have had swelling go down and I was suddenly able to move my...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 11-11-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Three easy question for you tmj veterans

I'm really not sure the answers are as easy as you think. There are so many different manifestations of TMJD symptoms that it can be difficult to tell.

I do have a history of tmjd, allergies,...
Board: Orthopedic 11-09-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By MountainReader
Re: some screws broke off during surgery

Love your screen name.

I don't have any answers for you, but I'm having a plate and screws removed in a couple weeks. I hope mine goes better than yours. If I get a chance, I'll ask my dr about...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 11-09-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Day 2 splint therapy - feeling crappy :(

I haven't worn that type of a splint, but when I got my repositioning splint, I had to go back several times to have them make adjustments until we got it just right. Then as my jaw muscles came out...
Board: Orthopedic 11-07-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Do I need to dry the inside of my fiberglass cast that got wet in shower?

If you have a vacuum cleaner with a hose, you can hold the hose of the vacuum against your cast and turn the vacuum on. This will pull the air from the ends of the cast and out where you have the...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 11-03-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Manometry

My issue was extreme "silent" reflux. The Manometries and Barium Swallows that I did over the course of several years confirmed that I had severe reflux issues and that my lower esophageal sphincter...
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 11-02-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 355
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Manometry

I've had 2 manometries done. Unless your doctor has a different policy, you really don't need anyone else with you. They will put a bit of something in your nostril to numb it a bit and spray some...
Board: Allergies 10-31-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Adding Singular to the regime?

I was in a similar situation. Singulair by itself didn't do a lot for me, but in conjunction with my Allegra and Advair it did help. I was also on Flonase and Astelin at the same time as well.

I...
Board: Orthopedic 10-25-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,857
Posted By MountainReader
Re: How do i prove xrays of wrist wrong

You really are going through the wringer.

I ended up seeing several orthopedic/hand specialists. I thought #2 had my answer, but the surgery he did on me in February didn't fix my original...
Board: TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint 10-25-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,331
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Finally ready to begin Phase II..any advice?

Update on my Phase II treatment progress.

I'm now almost 14 months into treatment with my upper braces. Up until 3 months ago, I wore my lower repositioning splint. I then had to make the...
Board: General Health 10-20-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By MountainReader
Re: Wasn't scared til' reading some of these posts

I had extremely severe acid reflux GERD/LPR. I had a laproscopic Nissen Fundoplication and hernia repair in October 2008. I'd choose surgery again in a heartbeat. My asthma was completely out of...
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