TMJ Syndrome?

Question

I was told I have TMJ syndrome by my physician 6 months ago. Since then I have been back and forth to the dentist.
I was told about the surgery that it causes more problems than what it's worth, but I am desperate. I really think about it sometimes.
What does everyone else think about this or has anyone had this surgery?
I have been prescribed IB Prophin for inflamation and Darvaset for pain. I also have a retainer I wear all the time. I have had this retainer for about 3months.
My jaw is still locked up and doesn't really feel like it's gonna un-lock anytime soon. My dentist really don't know what to do. He thought this retainer would work, and it hasn't.
He said that I will have this for the rest of my life and it will lock and unlock as it pleases. Well 5 months of having this and it hasn't unlocked not once.
Does anyone have any opinions or has anyone had this surgery or have the same problems as I do?
Someone help please, I don't wanna live off of IB Prophin and Darvasets!?!

Answer 1

My wife had that. The dentist ground her teeth down just a few micrometers, and the problem completely went away. Till then, she had all kinds of headaches and jaw problems.

Answer 2

I don't think hat TMJ syndrom is related to dizziness. I've had TMJS and did not have any dizziness. As for your mouth guard you can buy mouth guards at sporting goods stores for much less than a dentist can make one for. I used mine to stop grinding my teeth at night which really helped my TMJS. It was really cheap too.

Answer 3

The problem, as you may or may not have been told, is your jaw alinement is screwed up and USUALLY surgery is the only solution. I would look for a dentist that specializes, as one of his / her many talents, in TMJ. I don't know where you are, but try: 1.800.422.9567. That's the Baylor Hospital physican referral line. They have Baylor "branches" all over Dallas, Texas. Truthfully, I don't know if they have locations in other states. Tell them that you need a dentist, and they should be able to help you locate someone.

Answer 4

7 years ago I've been involved in a car wreck and even since suffered with severe on and off facial and jaw pain. I've tried almost everything western medicine had to offer and had visited countless of specialist, had done ct scans, and therapies but to no avail. The doctors I have been to had persisted that there wasn't anything wrong with me and that almost drove me crazy as I was going through hell from this condition. According to all my symptoms I was diagnosed by a holistic doctor as having TMJ and he had recommended this book to me. After following the recommendation in the book for several weeks, it had changed my life. I got immediate relief after following the unique set of exercises in the book and after 2 weeks the jaw and face pain had completely gone. I only wish I would have ordered this program years ago. It would have saved me a lot of pain and anguish.

Answer 5

don't know where you live but I had TMJ surgery by a Dr Koslin in Birmingham, Ala a few years ago and was best thing I ever did...I don't have the pain nor have to take pain meds for it.....sometimes will have a tightness if chew something tough....I also later though had to wear braces to correct my bite for about 2 years and that saved me reconstructive surgery on my jaw.....I say just check the doctors out....and try it.....be sure to wear the surgical retainer which will be put in after the surgery

Answer 6

know several people had the surgery wouldn't do it again. I wouldn't do it. I had a orthordontist make me a bite block. kind of like a splint but was upper and lower that I wore at night and had a spring it. Worked great. didn't have any problems for a long time until I lost it. But could go for months or even years without wearing it. It really did work.

Answer 7

ask your denist for a mild muscle relaxer like flexeril. My jaw locked up all the time until my orthodontist put me in braces with head gear to realign the jaw. Now i take a muscle relaxer and motrin only on the day he does an adjustment

Answer 8

DAMN GURL!!

I was Gonna answer yo question but i aint gonna read all dat!

Answer 9

Originally published December 18 2005
Texans treating TMJ pain with yoga exercises
by Mike Adams

Pain and stress associated with temporo-mandibular jaw disorder, or TMJ, can be effectively treated with yoga sessions, according to an NBC affiliate in Fort Worth.

* Stress-induced jaw clenching can cause aching necks, headaches, sore jaws and tooth damage -- a condition called temporo-mandibular jaw disorder, or TMJ, but yoga is proving to be effective at relieving the symptoms.
* Yoga instructor Paula Weithman said yoga creates stabilization in the neck and in the jaw and can improve posture and strength.
* Tamara Bullard's dentist recommended that she try yoga to treat her TMJ.
* "I think a lot of it is stress, and I do have a tendency to carry stress in my jaw," she said.
* "Some days it hurts worse than others, and there are days when it's like in my neck, in my arm, shooting down in my leg."
* During the one-hour private session Bullard leads Weithman through stretches, exercises and cranial sacral massage.
* Weithman said it typically takes six to 12 sessions for clients to learn to relax and be able to get the relief at home.
* The treatment began paying off early on for Bullard.
* "I haven't taken Aleve in weeks, and I've only been twice," she said.
* The cost for the therapy ranges from $75 to $120 per session.
* Weithman said clients will achieve the best results when they practice their exercises every day.

riginally published June 13 2005
Natural Health E-Book "The Pain of Pain Relievers" Published (press release)
by Mike Adams

Health journalist Bill Sardi announces the launch of his new natural health e-book guide to pain relief, "The Pain of Pain Relievers: The Modern Guide to Natural Pain Relief." With the realization that there are no safe over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, many Americans are turning to natural remedies and may never return to aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen or COX-2 inhibitors that hospitalize hundreds of thousands and cause thousands of needless deaths annually.

One neurology professor reports 7 of 10 patients with chronic pain were able to completely abandon their use of prescription and non-prescription pain pills after taking a natural remedy.

The newly published natural health e-book, "The Pain of Pain Relievers," sorts out which natural remedies are applicable to different types of pain, such as migraines, low back pain, nerve sheath pain (example: carpal tunnel, sciatica), and knee, hip, shoulder and TMJ jaw pain caused by rheumatoid or osteoarthritis. Among other natural remedies that also appear to be safe and effective include glucosamine, SAMe, magnesium, bromelain, ginger root, B vitamins, and oral hyaluronic acid.

"The Pain Of Pain Relievers: The Modern Guide to Natural Pain Relief," is a four-part e-book. Part one explains the problems and pitfalls of OTC pain relievers and part two asks, "Should you take an aspirin every day?" Part three features a guide to natural pain relievers and part four outlines a natural, non-narcotic pain remedy that is better than morphine. To learn more about natural health and pain relief, visit the website at www.naturalhealthlibrarian.com.

* Natural Health E-Book "The Pain of Pain Relievers" Published (press release)

Originally published March 13 2005
Headaches have many causes and many natural remedies
by Mike Adams

Headaches are a common ailment that can arise from any number of physical problems, including tension, sinus problems, migraines and grinding the teeth -- not to mention hangovers. The vast majority of headaches are harmless and can be cured by a variety of natural remedies. Common treatments include craniosacral massage, homeopathic medicines, bio-feedback, acupuncture, aromatherapy, and diet and exercise.

* There are many types - and causes - of headaches.
* They can also vary in intensity from the minor, dull ache of a tension headache to the excruciating pain associated with migraines.
* Many naturopathic treatments can be used to help someone suffering from a headache, but let's first examine some of the reasons headaches happen.
* The most common are sinus infections, infected teeth or flu infections.
* Symptoms associated with sinus infections tend to include tenderness over the cheekbones or eye regions, as well as plugged up ears or a runny nose.
* Headaches can also be due to musculo-skeletal issues such as tight neck and shoulder muscles, poor posture or a misaligned spine.
* Also in this category come those headaches caused by bruxism (grinding your teeth) or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) syndrome.
* Tension headaches are usually a steady, dull pain generally at the back of the head, or with pain at both temples.
* Additional reasons for headaches include caffeine withdrawal, the "hang-over" linked with overindulgence of alcohol, and those associated with exposure to environmental toxins, stress, food sensitivities, food additives, lack of sleep, medications, bright lights, eyestrain, fumes, depression or anxiety.
* Keep in mind most headaches are benign in nature, and tend to be tension headaches, migraines or those due to sinus infections.
* Once cause is determined, there are therapies that naturopathic doctors can use to treat headaches.
* Physical medicine including massage, spinal manipulation or cranio-sacral therapy.
* Herbs and essential oils - therapies might include herbs and essential oils that are antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory or calming in nature.
* Diet and lifestyle - identify dietary food sensitivities, eliminate food additives and preservatives, ensure adequate hydration, meal timing and improving sleep habits.

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