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4ForMe
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Barbara
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Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
I've had ear and face pain on and off for the past two days, and now today I have a headache on and off - but what I've noticed is that my jaw is so tight and tense. I know I clench sometimes during the night but I think I am clenching almost all day without realizing it (everytime I think to check I am). My neck is so tight too.
Did you have anything like this with TMJ? I try to take deep breaths and relax so I will hopefully not clench my teeth but it is not working. Are there any pressure points to massage or anything I can do to relieve the pain?
Message edited 1/10/2008 5:26:03 PM.
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
Yes I have it...nothing I did helped until I got a night guard to sleep with (b/c I clench my teeth when I sleep)
Prior to getting it, I was in a lot of pain, had constant headaches and jaw pain.
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
I have TMJ but my husband suffers more than I do.  
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jerrysgirl
I love my hot dog!!
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E & J
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
Posted by Nicole728
Yes I have it...nothing I did helped until I got a night guard to sleep with (b/c I clench my teeth when I sleep)
Prior to getting it, I was in a lot of pain, had constant headaches and jaw pain.
same situation. night guard helps out immensely.
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kmac
Two under two!
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Kris
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
I do and a bite plate(night guard) and the chiropractor have helped immensely.
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| Posted 1/10/08 7:16 PM |
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4ForMe
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
Posted by Superkat
I have TMJ but my husband suffers more than I do.
 
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MsMitcia
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Tina
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
I have it, but I don't do well with the bite plate, I gag on it in my sleep or rip it out of my mouth while I'm sleeping. For me, I was given prescription muscle relaxers.
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luckystars3
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Julie
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
I have it but I just saw the chiropractor and I felt so much better. You should def look into seeing one.
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| Posted 1/10/08 8:43 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
I have it. I avoid gum and chewy foods. I also use advil and massage my face.
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| Posted 1/10/08 9:34 PM |
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lilqtny
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
yes it hurts a lot :(
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| Posted 1/10/08 9:34 PM |
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shell
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
Yes, unfortunately I have it. 
I wear a night guard when I go to sleep. It has helped me immensely!!
At one point, it was really bad that I had to get 2 needles in my jaw to align it.
I have also used muscle relaxers, but the best thing for me has been the night guard. It sux!!!!!!
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| Posted 1/10/08 10:14 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Does anyone suffer from TMJ?
Have it too. Same as the other ladies. Today I was eating a bagel and boy did it hurt. Felt like my jaw was going to snap.
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