Dizziness... - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

taylorsmom93 · 03-15-2006, 12:21 PM

I have a question abt being dizzy from TMJ. It has probably been discussed before, so I apologize if I am asking an old question. I was wondering how bad it can get. I don't feel like the room is spinning kind of dizziness, just a not right, kind of 'swimmy headed' feeling. Does this sound normal? Is there anything that helps it stop? Out of everything TMJ comes with, this one gives me the most worry. Thanks for your time....Amy

newjerseyguy · 03-15-2006, 12:40 PM

I have the same feeling. I can function, but i feel "cloudy headed", almost unable to focus or concentrate. I have it regularly, and it becomes worse after chewing, which makes sense because the chewing is aggravating whatever is causing my problem, whether it be compressed TM joints, or bad bite or whatever. My symptoms are neck and shoulder pain (severe), teeth pain and sensitivity, disorientation and jaw pain. Still looking for a good doc.

cyndi627 · 03-15-2006, 04:04 PM

I too have that "cloudy" feeling. I just feel off balance - There are no "TMJ" doctors where I live so i'm thinkin of going to a dental school???

sunflower8 · 03-16-2006, 06:41 AM

I also suffer from “strange episodes” where I am not really dizzy, like the room is spinning, but a more lightheaded/like I could tip over type of feeling. Sometimes I just do not feel right and that worries me more than headaches.

MLZ · 03-16-2006, 07:38 AM

I get that too... almost ALL the time... I hate it so much. I just seen my TMJ doc on tuesday and they say having the condyle too far up and back and the disc too far forward can definitely cause it.