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lisa45174
lisa45174

What symptoms do people get with tmj 

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  • elaine62759
    elaine62759 lisa45174

    Posted

    I've had terrible pain in my jaw, teeth, ear and up the side of my face which is even worse when sitting and lying down. I've been told it's TMJ and to eat soft foods, use heat and ice and take painkillers but nothing is working! I'm getting passed between the dentist and doctor and feel I'm not being given much help. I don't know what else to try - it's so sore at night I've hardly slept for about a month. 

    • lisa45174
      lisa45174 elaine62759

      Posted

      Has doctor gave u a mouth guard to try that did start to help me once pain went I stopped using it and now I get neck at the back pain don’t know if this is a symptom of tmj or not get only little discomfort on right side face only and sometimes my eyes ache 
    • elaine62759
      elaine62759 lisa45174

      Posted

      My dentist suggested a mouth guard but I wasn't sure about it. Is it fiddly to put one in? Does it feel uncomfortable wearing it? I was worried I wouldn't be able to sleep with something in my mouth in case I choked on it although I can't sleep just now for pain anyway so may I should try one.

    • lisa45174
      lisa45174 elaine62759

      Posted

      Feels strange at first but dentist do a mold so fits over your teeth and u can’t choke on it u do get used to it I sometimes use mine in the day to get used to it just make sure u store it in little bit of water so it don’t dry out and just clean it with toothpaste and brush it lightly to keep it clean hope this helps and good luck give it ago it helped with my pain let me know how u get on 😁

    • lisa45174
      lisa45174

      Posted

      And forgot to say I’m now used to mine I can  talk normal with it in and it’s clear so can’t really tell I’m wearing it don’t eat with it that might be a bit strange 
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