Neurontin and tmj
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I thought maybe TMJ because of my stress, but the went to the TN site that Kathy gave me, and did the on-line diagnostic questions, and it came up with TN-type2. I called my dentist this am, and can't get in until the 30th of April. Since I already take Tramadol, neurontin, and baclophen, does it make any difference which one it is? I'm just falling apart a piece at a time!
Regarding TMJ, many patients with TMJ problems present with facial pain, and by treating the TMJ the facial pain improves significantly, so it may be important for you to discuss with your dentist or oral physician, how will be the best treatment for your TMJ, and if this is causing your facial pain.
Unfortunately as I said, without being able to obtain a detailed history and physical examination as well as neurologic examination, I cannot tell you what the cause of your symptoms is.
I have already had surgery for TMJ disorder, and am still having extreme pain. The only way to describe it is an ice pick being rammed through my left ear. I was informed that any other surgery would make it even worse. I have gotten a second opinion, and have also been informed that my TMJ is fine! Then WHY am I still having such extreme pain? Nerve block injections, nerve medications like Neurontin, Lyrica, etc.. have not helped. Hydrocodone helps take just the edge off of the pain.
I know opiates. I know the pleasure and pain of them. I got the neurontin from a Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. I have had sinus headaches and facial pain for many years. I ALWAYS have a sinus infection. At least thats what my regular doctor tells me. So I went to a specialist. Had some CAT scans. He has not read the films yet but said he does NOT feel its my sinuses since my nose is never runny or stuffy, its always clear and I am a definite nose breather..
I have had zero withdrawals since taking it and I feel so normal and not drugged like on my tramadol. I am so confused. Maybe I'm just the lucky one? Also concerned a bit. I stop taking it next Thursday and am happy it's not long term as I don't want to trade one drug for another. Is this normal? Usually I'd be in bed 2 hours ago but I feel great. Cooked a huge dinner and have cleaned my big house and am now going for a walk.
Thanks for all the answers. Im 103 days out. Just wondered about the shaking. I take 300mgs of Neurontin, Brane, and wouldn't be taking any if it wasn't for the screwed up mess that happened at the DENTAL Appointment I had last year. I just found out when I quit the Norco, just what people were talking about, when they talk about TMJ. Omg, it is debilitating. Its unreal, that someone can go for a dental or surgical appt. and come out worse than when you went in.
So am I right to be seeing the TMJ (pain management) specialist and the deep muscle therapist or should I look into seeing someone else? The TMJ specialist has given me the injections hoping by treating the inflammation around the nerve that the nerve would have room to move/heal. The deep muscle therapist feels there is scar tissue around the nerve that needs to be broken down. He uses a combination of ultrasound and deep tissue massage (which is no picnic).
Jaw locking
Eye pain and twitching
Facial pain and burning
Pain in side of head
Pain in mouth
Shoulder pain
Arm pain with weakness and twitching
Occasional balance loss
I have had MRIs of my Brain, Cervical and Thoracic Spine, and Right TMJ. Everything was clear except for 2 small disc protrusions to the right at C5 and C6, the opinion is that these protrusions are not large enough to be causing problems.
I have had an arthroscopy on the Right TMJ and arthritis has been ruled.
I have been dealing with pain in my mouth, jaw, ear, and throat since Nov. 2011. So far I have seen my normal doctor, a neurologist, my dentist, and an ENT. My normal doctor couldn't say for certainty what was the issue is the neurologist says trigeminal neuralgia and the ENT says TMJ. The pain is horrible and is daily. Where my mouth hurts there isn't even a tooth there!
I just got back from my GP and he said he thinks it is TMJ and stress. It is so strange though. It feels like an ear infection in my right ear but its perfectly healthy! Has anyone else had this? I'm starting to feel like I'm the only one. Also the eye pain, not constant but annoying and intermittent. Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Should I have another MRI/MRA done or the one on Oct 31st is enough?
Thanks so much!!!!!!
2 yrs ago I had anchors place to intrude my upper jaw (right) so I could have implants placed lower right after 9 months the procedure was unsuccessful and they were removed. I've since then lost 3 teeth in that area and am now left with chronic right sided face pain literally the whole right side of my head. I had a MRI last month that was negative but the pain is progressing. It now includes my right ear as well. I've be treated with neurontin and tegretol with no relief.
Hi, I have TMJ and MS. My TMJ is pretty bad. My jaw pops out of alignment at least once a week. It is very noticable when it happens, as my teeth are not lined up correctly when my mouth is closed, and I can not chew because the teeth do not match up in the back to grind food. Normally this last only a few minutes as I try to pop my jaw back into place. This is usually occumpanied (? spelling) by a VERY loud cracking sound that other people can hear.
As far as I understand it, no. The TMJ area and the nerves associated with it usually result in problems near the TMJ and the ear. It, of course, can also affect the teeth and the bite, etc. If you're concerned about your TMD and some vision problems, I suggest you go to a TMJ specialist to see if there may be something going on.
You know, this is coming from a 23 year old who has his own theory on the whole TMJ thing. It's all about posture and how strong your muscles are. If you work on stretching and bodyweight exercises (for your entire body, that will eventually translate to your neck/jaw), you can reverse the effects with due time. Just a few words of wisdom...
My mom had shingles five years ago and was left with nerve damage and pain....The doctor prescribed amitriptyline about two weeks ago...She has had no relief from the pain and cannot stay awake, has dry mouth and her vision is blurry. Can she stop taking the medication cold turkey (since she has only been on it for two weeks) and how long does it usually take to get any pain relief from this medication.
I have been getting an aura in both eyes (like a migraine aura with no headache that lasts about 15minutes to a half hour) since I was told to increase my neurontin, daily,but I was also put on Celebrex and Skelaxin at the same time. I've been off of Skelaxin since March 2010. I went off of Celebrex first as I read an article that was in a New Zealand journal of medicine that said it causes rare (9/300 people) visual disturbance.
Been to every doctor and everything is fine. My Vitamin D is low and I am working on that. I have TMJ and that may be the cause. I went to a TMJ dentist and he gave me muscle relaxers. I took them for a month and my muscles calmed down. He asked if the dizzy went away and I told him no. He said well I guess it's not the TMJ that is causing it. Can that be right?
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