i have been diagnosed with TMJ. My biggest symptom is face and ear pain. My question is ever since this started 9 months ago i have been to a lot of doctors and i have sinus problems and it feels like something is stuck in my throat all of the time and some times diffaculty swallowing. like I said I have been to ear nose and throat doctors. and nobody has found anything wrong . But I know the symptoms in my throat are there. So could this be a symptom of tmj, the sinus and throat area.
2007-03-07 15:11:48 · 7 answers · asked by mikevanderwiel 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
No, I don't think so. I think it's a separate issue.The ear pain is normal but the sinus problems are not. The sinus problems are probably causing the throat problems since your sinuses could be draining into your throat and the mucus can often be very sticky and get caught right in a spot where it feels like its choking you. I have that problem. Perhaps seeing an allergist could help? They could test you and see if an allergy is causing the chronic sinus problem and they can give you a nose spray that, using sparingly since it can cause nose bleeds, can help with the drainage and the "choking" thing.
2007-03-10 04:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have TMJ but it does not seem related. I helped my sinus problem with Neil Med Sinus Rinse. There are others on the market also. Go to your local pharmacy and look around (this is not an average saline spray) it actually flushes out your sinuses and then they can heal.
I has helped me a lot. Good luck. Be sure to read and follow instructions on any sinus rinse product.
2007-03-09 06:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by chattanooga chip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's doubtful but maybe pressure on a nerve due to TMJ is causing the throat sensations.
2007-03-07 15:21:46 · answer #3 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I am aware of. I have had TMJ all my life (i'm 30) and the only pain I have is muscle ache from chewing and headaches, temple pain and neck, shoulder pain. I would see the dentist or othodontist that is/will be treating your TMJ and ask them.
2007-03-07 15:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by purple_lily76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get a lot of pain and infections it could i guess be weekening the joint,but ent specialists are very clever doctors,have they trialled antibiotics when your sinuses play up.when i used to work in hospital there was an operation called a caldwell lucs,i dont know if the still do it,but it was used to drain the sinuses completelyperhaps mention this next ent visit good luck
2007-03-07 15:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by fatdadslim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your tmj is caused by a growth or tumor in the joint, maybe.
2007-03-07 15:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by jam_please 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be having a reaction to a particular food that you eat. Run this by you physician the next time you see her/him.
2007-03-07 15:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by DARMADAKO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋