Survey: I have TMJ....?!
Question: Survey: I have TMJ!.!.!.!.!?
and it feels like my jaws are trying to lock! It is really painful!.!.!.any suggestions on how to stop the pain!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I'm assuming you mean what kinds of medications could you use!. I also have TMJ disorder and I find that a combination of painkillers and exercises really helps!
First try your conventional analgesic pain killers such as paracetamol (or acetominophen if you're in the US), or see if you can't get your doctor to describe some opioid painkillers, which are more effective but may have some side effects!.
Also try some stretching exercises, like the ones described here http://www!.atlantadentist!.com/TMJ_exerci!.!.!.
Try slowly opening your mouth and then slowly closing it!. I find using something warm against the jaw, like a hot water bottle or a towel, can make the stretching less painful!.
Best of luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
First try your conventional analgesic pain killers such as paracetamol (or acetominophen if you're in the US), or see if you can't get your doctor to describe some opioid painkillers, which are more effective but may have some side effects!.
Also try some stretching exercises, like the ones described here http://www!.atlantadentist!.com/TMJ_exerci!.!.!.
Try slowly opening your mouth and then slowly closing it!. I find using something warm against the jaw, like a hot water bottle or a towel, can make the stretching less painful!.
Best of luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
My wife had problems with that for a while, turns out she was grinding her teeth in her sleep, she actually cracked one one night!. It seemed to irritate the joints or tighten the muscles or something!. Anyway, the dentist made a bite plate for her to put in her mouth at night to protect her teeth!. Seeing this question made me realize she hasn't had the TMJD problem since!. Just throwing it out there in case I can help a friend!.
Hope it starts feeling better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hope it starts feeling better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I must clarify!.!.!. this is a personal pet peeve of mine!.!.!.
'TMJ' is Temporomandibular joint!.!.!. and yes, you, and I and everyone without any sort of physical defects, have TWO TMJ's
where there is a problem with your TMJ, it is referred to as TMJ Dysfunction or disorder!.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible, unless this has been an ongoing issue!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
'TMJ' is Temporomandibular joint!.!.!. and yes, you, and I and everyone without any sort of physical defects, have TWO TMJ's
where there is a problem with your TMJ, it is referred to as TMJ Dysfunction or disorder!.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible, unless this has been an ongoing issue!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I had a night guard, but when I went to replace it, my dentist gave me one of these newer NTI devices!. Worked like a dream, and was under $200 (no dental insurance)!. I strongly suggest it!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Move your jaw as little as possible and take regular dosages of Ibuprofen, which is an anti-inflammatory!. It will become more flexible after a day or two!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have that, and it sucks! I was told to use wet heat on it!. EX: a warm wet washcloth!. It really works for me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Go to a TMJ specialist!. They can see exactly why your problem is being caused, and might be able to fix it!. That will be better than any temporary relief!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You don't have lockjaw do you!? That can be life threatening!. Maybe you should see a doctor!Www@Answer-Health@Com