sinus problems - Sinus Problems Message Board

phishphan · 08-21-2003, 01:53 PM

just trying to see who here has had sinus pronblems as one of the major symptoms of TMJ...

ryanpaus · 08-21-2003, 04:49 PM

I do on both sides. Been receiving allergy shots but dont really work.

perrie · 08-21-2003, 05:55 PM

Did you have sinus problems before the TMJ?

I had major sinus problems before the TMJ. Do to blocked sinses (since I was a kid), I breathe/d thru my mouth at night, which caused my jaw to move backwards, therefore causing more irritation to TMJ.

Cymy Sue · 08-22-2003, 05:06 AM

Hi phish,

Sinus problems are listed as a symtom of TMJD.
The simplest explanation I've found is, the muscles of mastication (chewing) are all very dependent on each other and with the intracacies of the neural network in the face, most people with TMJD would suffer some kind of sinus cavity abnormalities. The neurotransmitters do not send the correct signals or the signals get blocked and the sinuses do not drain properly.

I have had severe TMJD problems for many years. My sinus problems have been minor compared to others.

Almost everyone in my family has serious sinus problems and no one else has TMJD.

I think the severity of symtoms are different for everyone.

Cymy Sue

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