I have a question...
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Hi, I have TMJ and I wanted to know if anyone else with TMJ had the same symptoms as me or if there might be another problem. Here are some of the symptoms that I have on a regular basis...
Muscle tension and fatigue especially in the sholders, neck, forehead, behind the eyes and in the jaw.
Blood in saliva, usually in the morning but occasionally during the day. I don't have tooth ache and I can't tell where the blood is coming from as there's no pain or signs of damage.
Cracking and popping sensations the jaw, behind the ears around the nose. This includes pressure in the ears and around sinuses, both regularly pop due to a change in pressure.
Eye floaters, most are clear and occasionally catch the light when I'm moving my eyes. There's a dark one in my left eye which is like a spider web.
Last but not least, muscle twitching. I get muscle twitches all over my body, they're not constant but I get two or three per day that usually last less than 30 seconds. Sometimes my leg, other times my back and other times my forehead.
So who here has these symptoms and have you found a solution for any of the above?
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jo64133 GaMo
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GaMo jo64133
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Mine is on both sides. The clicking is constant but the pain comes and goes, it's not a terrible pain but it's a dull draining pain.
I don't have issues with my teeth thankfully but lots of pressure in my ears, behind my eyes and around my sinuses.
I'm taking magnesium tablets but I'll give the oil a go and see if it helps 😊
amkoffee GaMo
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I am a newby to TMJ but I just recently had a nice consult with the TMJ dentist and he spent a lot of time with me explaining a lot of info on TMJ. So I will tell you what I know about me and what he told me about TMJ.
The cracking and popping totally normal. Eye floaters normal, but I don't think they have anything to do with TMJ. They just happen to us all. The muscle tension, must definately. I have carpal tunnel and he said it may be caused by my TMJ. That suprised me. So Definately muscle tension everywhere, which could also cause the twitching.
As far as a solution, are you being treated for your TMJ? Are you wearing a mouth piece? That really is the only solution. And I don't mean the kind that you buy in the stores or on TV. I had the option to buy one from my dentist which is essentially as rubber guard that fits my teeth and covers them to protect them. But my dentist said he could be sure that it would solve my problem and of course as is my luck it is not covered by my insurance. So he said my other choice was to go to a TMJ specialist who would make a specialized mouthpiece. Well that's what I have done. And so far, so good, but it's been less then a week.
So good luck to GaMo. I hope some of my rambling has helped you.
GaMo amkoffee
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I haven't seen a specialist but I have seen a doctor, dentist and optician regarding these symptoms. I don't have a mouth piece but my dentist said she'd measure me up for one.
Do you experience muscle twitching and pressure in and around your face? I've been getting very stiff shoulders lately.
lisalisa67 GaMo
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amkoffee GaMo
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I have a twitch I get in both eyes but other then that I don't have any others.