labyrinthitis/sinusitis and TMJ? - Sinus Problems Message Board

quinnma · 05-21-2003, 07:34 PM

Hi all,

I am coming from the inner ear problems healthboard. Hbep convinced me I should look into TMJ, and I am amazed at finding so many people with my very same problems. I believe I did originally have a labyrinthitis (or vestibular neuritis) and sinusitis back in early March. I had lots of anxiety (have been on Zoloft for 10 years).Things seemed to be getting better.... But the the sinus pain got worse. A residual imbalance continued to plague me. But now my ENT says all the tests, scans, etc. show clear sinuses. He has suggested I see a dentist about TMJ and a neurologist about possible "atypical facial pain". I also have neck pain (left side) (have always had dreadful posture). My tongue and cheek hurts sometimes. My gums and teeth hurt. Sometimes by body aches. And I am sooo tired by evening. Talking makes things even worse. I increased my Zoloft after some steroid medication sent me into a bout of panic attacks and depression. Now maybe that is making things worse? Maybe that's what aggravated the TMJ? I have always done a lot of teeth grinding and jaw clenching. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

HRevero · 05-21-2003, 10:33 PM

Hello there!!! Welcome to our lovely board!!!
I think what you desrcibed a lot of us no what you are going through. If you want more ideas of what symptoms can be realted to tmj look on the thread - Can someone describe what tmj really is. And also on the thread A world of info on an old disease - Long Post. Thes to threads are extremly helpful. The one listed as a long post may be long but really should be read the whole way through. I am no doctor but it really seems as though you came to the right place.
Heather

MichaelV · 05-21-2003, 11:39 PM

Quinnma
From the sound of your symptoms, I would suspect you will be spending more time on here than the ear board!

PINKYPRISCILLA · 05-22-2003, 01:36 PM

It sounds to me that you may be having symptoms of tmjd.
I think a visit to a tmj specialist for a diagnosis would be your next step.