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Originally Posted by ChloeDergham1  Hi everyone,
I have been suffering from tmj for almost a year. I have stuffed ear caused by TMJ. I tried mouth guards, dry needling, yoga, meditation... and nothing works. Also, from what I read before none of the people who has stuffed ears cause by tmj were able to get help. If someone has suffered from what I'm suffering and was able to get better please reply on this message and let me know how.... It affecting my life and this is a serious problem. Thanks |
Hi Chloe,
I know exactly how you feel. I have been suffering for 8 months with muscle spasms in my face/neck/shoulders caused by my tmjd. Ear problems are one of my main concerns- I have major sensitivity, echoing, clogged, and sometimes pain in my ears.
After seeing no results from anti inflammatories, muscle relaxers, dry needling, massage, and chiro... I finally broke down and began splint therapy. I just finished my first week and so far do not have any improvements. It is heart wrenching and scary to live this way. I am just praying to be heading in the right direction. Only time will tell. Too bad I am already running thin on patience.
By the way, there are many people here who have had all of their symptoms improve or go away entirely with treatment. It may take some time but you can get there. What other symptoms do you have? Do you know what caused your jaw problem.. injury or clenching/grinding?
Since your conservative efforts have not helped you at all, I would start researching TMJ specialists and see if they can confirm the problem is indeed with your jaw.
