I feel like I have horrible congestion in my throat - like there is something stuck at the back of my mouth/top of my throat. I'm constantly trying to clear it, but it won't go away.
This is a TMJ problem? Is there actually something there or is it just a feeling that we get?
It can be tmj related. Spasm and trigger points in the pharyngeal (throat) muscles can cause symptoms of constant throat clearing, chronic sore throat and difficulty swallowing. If a medical examination has ruled out other causes a neuromuscular therapist or other soft tissue practitioner trained in massage of the internal tmj muscles may be able to give you relief.
mek,
I also suffer from the "lump" in the throat feeling. I went to my dr who diagnosed it as a lump that's not really there.....there is a term for it but I can't remember it right now. He sent me to a shrink because he thought I suffered from panic attacks which brought this all on. Needless to say, this was ALL before my TMJ diagnosis. What we all have to go through before someone (dr) actually listens to us!! I do believe that it is muscle related as it comes and goes now depending on my stress level (it only happens on the same side as my TMJ and my jaw deviates on that side). for awhile I thought it was a tumor this that or the other thing. who knew!! Plus, the more you think about it the worse it feels. Go get it checked out so you get that peace of mind then try not to think about it. Best of Luck, Jill
Wow, I have this problem too. I didnt think to relate it to TMJ.
Thats just great! now I have to add it to my list of a million symptoms I have from my tmj.
This really bothers me, I wish there was something we could do, I feel like I am going to mess my thoat up by trying to clear it. I tried drinking stuff, gargle salt water, and nothing works. I really hate TMJ.
Take care,
Starr
[This message has been edited by thisstarr (edited 03-20-2003).]
What's in my throat??? 
I didnt think to relate it to TMJ.
now I have to add it to my list of a million symptoms I have from my tmj.
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