Could this be TMJ? - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

jasmine30 · 01-19-2003, 09:20 AM

Hi,
I have excruciating R jaw,cheek,chin and ear pain.I can extend my bottom lip outwards and it eases a bit.I have popping or clicking noises on the R side close to my ear,and when I eat I hear these sounds.My teeth dont feel aligned.The other day two days in a row I had a headache above my R eye.I have Sinus pressure most all time.

I do have a couple bad teeth on the R side,however I didnt think a Toothache could hurt this severly.I can take pain pills and it eases some but gosh it dont go away!!

I have an appt for consulation tomorrow(Monday)with an Oal Surgeon.I also have Panic Disorder and open my mouth ALOT to yawn or take in extra air(common with PD).I tend to stay stressed and Anxious most of the time.Do you think this could be overworking my Tempomandibular Muscle and do you think I could have TMJD?

Thanks,
Jasmine

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burgeke · 01-19-2003, 11:21 AM

Jasmine,

While I am no expert, your symptoms sound consistent with many of the folks on this board as well as mine.

I have had constant ear pressure (both ears), jaw pain, cracking, poping, grinding, muscle tightness, ear pain, tooth pain/numbness for about 6 months.

My dentist just confirmed that I have TMJD but I felt sure for the 3 weeks prior to the diagnosis. What I did was eat soft foods. NO exceptions.. things like pasta, soups etc. Cut out chewing gum, candy and other hard foods. Take Advil a few times a day. I noticed a marked improvment after only a few days. If you dont notice any difference, it does not mean you dont have TMJ but I would think youd notice something if TMJ was the cause.
Also you might try a heating pad a couple times a day on your jaw/ear area.

Good luck!

jasmine30 · 01-19-2003, 12:26 PM

Hi Burgeke,
Ive had majority of symptoms you and others have listed.My biggest has been R facial pain primarily on my R chin.I have been chewing"lightly"on the L side and haven't been chewing gum or eating hard foods.Ibuprofen and the pain pill Ive been taking(Hydrocodone)eases the pain however doesn't completly stop it.

I get relief from warm compresses and warm water and salt rinses.Also I sleep under a ceiling fan on low at night on my stomach.This is a big no no..

Ive never hurt so bad in my face like this and I guarantee you I will walk away from the Oral Surgeon tomorrow with a scrip for a strong enough pain pill or me and him will go round and round.

It should be again the law to suffer and hurt like this!

jasmine30 · 01-19-2003, 12:27 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jasmine30:
[B]Hi Burgeke,
Ive had majority of symptoms you and others have listed.My biggest has been R facial pain primarily on my R chin.I have been chewing"lightly"on the L side and haven't been chewing gum or eating hard foods.Ibuprofen and the pain pill Ive been taking(Hydrocodone)eases the pain however doesn't completly stop it.

I get relief from warm compresses and warm water and salt rinses.Also I sleep under a ceiling fan on low at night on my stomach.This is a big no no..

Ive never hurt so bad in my face like this and I guarantee you I will walk away from the Oral Surgeon tomorrow with a scrip for a strong enough pain pill or me and him will go round and round.

It should be again the law to suffer and hurt like this!I failed to mention that my ears have itched something terrible but the R ear has ached and hurt..

Marlene · 01-19-2003, 05:48 PM

Jasmine,

Did you know that Panic Disorder is the most common type of anxiety disorder that affects TMJ sufferers?

Marlene