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964288 tn?1247249184 I have been looking for some type of support group. I know many have TMJ, I have rebuilt jaws and arthritis in the obviously weakened TMJ area. In fact, i'm on disability for the TMJ. I also have blepherospasms which happened the same week the ligament snapped (due to over use and incorrect use) of the joint. Since I have had this since birth (the TMJ problem...bone structure, etc.) at 54, obviously the wear and tear are way advanced. So, looking for some type of support group.
Avatar m tn Hi Can someone please tell me if TMJ disorder with the right treatment can go away completely and if the facial changes that arise from TMJ disorder ever go back to normal.. or is TMJ a permanent condition?
Avatar n tn I constantly have pain throuhout my entire body,including my eyes! I've gone to many doctors and am just not getting answers. I sometimes think it's MS. I've been told though that it's Fibromyalgia and I've been diagnosed in the past as having TMJ and Osteoarthritis. I have severe neck musle pain periodily, not always but it happens. My legs are sore to touch, as well as other muscles in my body.
Avatar f tn Hi everyone, I am going to see a TMJ specialist for the first time on Friday. I called my insurance company to check on coverage, they do cover the consultation but there was a long list of treatments they won't cover if they are found to be dental in nature. Does anyone know how a dr might find the TMJ issues medical in nature?
Avatar f tn A disk in my left TMJ became displaced, my jaw was in a closed lock for almost a year and I was diagnosed with TMJ internal derangement and osteoarthritis. Muscle spasms and pain were very common in the beginning but have since subsided. My health is otherwise good. I have not lost any weight whatsoever to explain the wasting.
Avatar f tn t been diagnosed officially by a doctor, last time I went with two complaints, jaw and heart so she told me my heart one was more serious and ignored my jaw. My osteopath told me I had tmj back in December and has been providing temporary relief (an evening free of jaw pain) but I'm wondering what else can I do?
1276426 tn?1271017738 I guess it's possible, but a more likely cause of this popping is TMJ. Do you find that you grit your teeth a lot or have you ever been told that you grind your teeth when you sleep?
1459410 tn?1285695005 I have taken ibuprofen for weeks at a time in the past for the osteoarthritis in my jaws. I try to take it sparingly for it now. But I get frequent heartburn and was recently put on cytotec generic, which is supposed to help with stomach lining. I have tried acupuncture, which I thought helped some, herbal heat pack, ice, valium, ibuprofen and wear a flat-planed splint for my jaw osteoarthritis.
136956 tn?1688675680 I have a good chunk of the comorbid diseases or syndromes such as Chronic pain, Stage IV Endometriosis, Complicated Migraines, RLS, Thoracic outlet syndrome, IBS, TMJ, Osteoarthritis etc I could go on and on. I am just wondering if anyone out there might have this. I feel like I have lost my life since I was a teenager and just seem to be going down every day. I feel like an old lady. I dont see a board on here for that and I know its linked with FMS as well as CFS.
Avatar f tn You would be awful young to get arthritis but your heavy weight if you are a woman makes that a tiny bit more likely. BUT, clicking in your jaw and pain might be tension and clenching teeth at night while you sleep. Those are common symptoms of that. The back pain is not unusual, we all get that sometimes.. TMJ is not really arthritis and again, is due to clenching often. medicinenet. Try something like ibuprofen to see if it helps, try an ice pack for pain too and avoid chewing gum.
Avatar f tn Oh, and V3 (the Trigeminal Nerve, branch three) also supplies the sensory output from the TMJ. So a problem like TN can appear as TMJ pain. I would think that it is possible that the TN could show up as solely TMJ pain. In that case you wouldn't have pain on the oppisite side unless there was some compensatory spasm in the muscles of chewing caused by the pain or by CN V itslef.
1836925 tn?1318362273 I have severe osteoarthritis in the jaw. I have already had orthroscoptic surgery last year which helped a bit but now the oral surgeon is going to inject me with synvisc in 2 weeks to help the pain. I'm not allergic to chicken or feathers to my knowledge , but I'm very leary about using it.Has anyone ever used this med. for the jaw. I have worn a hole in the disc and he has said that down the road I may need a more major surgery.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar f tn I have arthritis in most of my joints, but I have more than one type of arthritis too. If you are looking for symptoms of osteoarthritis in the neck, they include pain, stiffness, tenderness, weakness, tingling or soarness in the arms, headaches and even balance problems.
975514 tn?1324997938 -) Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Sciatica, Thyroid Disease, Diabetes, Periodontitis, TMJ Syndrome, Migraines, Epilepsy, Charco-Marie Tooth, Gallbladder Disease, GERD, IBS, Diverticular Disease, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Celiac Disease, Cancer of the Lung (4), Colon (2), Breast (1), Uterus (1), Skin (4), Heart Disease, Stroke, PAD, COPD/Emphysema, Kidney stones, Incontinence, Alzheimer's I'm probably forgetting something...
Avatar f tn A disk in my left TMJ became displaced, my jaw was in a closed lock for almost a year and I was diagnosed with TMJ internal derangement and osteoarthritis. Muscle spasms and pain were very common in the beginning but have since subsided. My health is otherwise good. I have not lost any weight whatsoever to explain the wasting. The muscle wasting became very apparent at age 27-28 and came about so quickly that this cannot be normal aging.
Avatar f tn Do you think I can have reumathoid arthritis or osteoarthritis? I have an appointment with my reumathologist in three weeks but I am very nervous about it.
4494800 tn?1355440491 d done the best he could and to do any better, it would take surgery, I did not know that later on I would have severe TMJ dysfunction with osteoarthritis. I was happy my teeth were straightened and as a happy teenager in ignorance of what was to come, my family left it at that. The clicking I had early on from my jaw I didn't know I had until a neurologist who was treating me for migraines asked about it.
Avatar f tn I have been suffering for 2-1/2 years with oral facial pain. It began on the left and is now bilateral. I get severe, constant pain in the upper gums, teeth, cheeks, temples, jaws, neck. At times there are sharp twinges, but mostly it is a deep, constant ache. I have had close to pain-free moments, but just when i think I'm cured, it flares up. I have had 2 diagnosis. TMJ with osteoarthritis of the jaw joints and cervical spine. The other diagnosis is from a neurologist.
Avatar m tn I have osteoarthritis in my neck moderate and mild in lower back. Can and adjusment help? will they even do an adjustment me? i seem to be losing sensativity in my legs but dont know if iy du to oa in back nad neck.any help would be great. thank you.
Avatar n tn I am afraid that I have developed osteoarthritis in my hands, esp. in the thumb joint. I experience pain up to 5 on 1/10 scale, but not swelling. After I ride my bike my hands hurt for several days, maybe the handlebar is too big around. The symptoms developed shortly after I broke my wrist (Collies fracture) two years ago. I realize that if I have this problem it isn't going away. How do I keep the damage to a miminim? I use Ibuprofen for pain with fair results.
513154 tn?1340225289 I have a question about Osteoarthritis and the pain that comes with it. Last November I had 5, 6, and 7 upper vertebra fused together and feel so much better in that way BUT i can't take anti inflammatory medications for my Osteoarthritis, Tylenol doesn't even help a bit and non of the arthritis over the counter meds help either. My question is... is there a non narcotic pain medication that I can take every day? I am 45 years old and very healthy besides my arthritis. thank you!
529224 tn?1400648219 I have osteoarthritis in my wrists and fingers after a accident at work . now 2 yrs later im having trouble dealing with the pain , I have no insurance because I have a job im about to lose . I get cortisone shots but they do not help , I take naproxen , loratab etc..... im applying for medicate but will be denied because of my job .