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TMJ Disorder

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bronwyn97278
bronwyn97278

H everyone;  this I think is related to my Fibromyalgia, but could also be another joint problem secondary to Osteoarthrites.....there are times that I get confused which issue is related to which condition??  I have a Specialist Appointment on Monday  (16th) to tell me which, and what needs to be done...my dentist mentioned re a Brace to wear (also ? outside of face/jaw...ha)..I can't see any more medications will help, and hav found via research that surgery will probably only make things worse.....but real probably is that pain is exacerbated by Talking and Eating....the two things that All of us always do.. I know 1 cause is said to be grinding of teeth at night, but to me that doesn't seem plausible, as I feel it would be worse in am, not graadually progress through day to evening???   Has anyone else had/experienced this issue?

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  • peter01102
    peter01102 bronwyn97278

    Posted

    tmj doctor done naf all for me give me a gum thing which made more pain .

    as to fibro nothink  as tmj gets any age. tmj gets anyone .

      

    think mine was getting chined load as a kid lol /

    • bronwyn97278
      bronwyn97278 peter01102

      Posted

      Thankyou...yes I also noted a mention re Trauma to neck/jaw region...and if they ask that question, I can honestly say, Yes:   from the early age of 18 months, I had my first fall from a horse ( my family were Graziers in which we all children spent most of our lives on horses, and had quite a few falls, which I also contribute my back degeneration from (this also comes from my nursing days too...aha)  ta
    • peter01102
      peter01102 bronwyn97278

      Posted

      they can inject the jaw works and the needle painfull . but lts time it lasts . and u only get so many a year. 

      aiso horse would be better to get a jelly thing to stop the jaw moving on horse  unsure if does on it . ? never  been on horse  . donkey as a kid lol in wales . 

  • cristeelinn
    cristeelinn bronwyn97278

    Posted

    Unsure of what you have been told, and at what point you are curently at, but after numerouse doctors and so few who understand TMJ, I lived it and understand correct procedure for TM Joint disfunction. I have only one recomendation and that is Dr. Larry Wolford in Dallas Texas in USA.  I spent years and finally ended up with Consepts (prosthetic jaw joints), bilaterally.  I wouldn't be here, if not for this sugeon.  Doctors don't even know what to do for TMJ.  It takes numerous doctors (multi-disaplinarian approach) and a dedicated surgeon like Dr. Wolford who acheived getting the above namd prosthetics FDA approved.  Please update me of your condition. I completely understand the suffering and pain associated.  I wish you well and others who may stumble upon this for the same reason.  Please let me know exact diagnosis and symptoms.  I sympathize and would like to help.  
    • bronwyn97278
      bronwyn97278 cristeelinn

      Posted

      Thankyou cristeelinn; I will try and find out re same and Dr on Web and what all intails.  At this point I don't know if I have the Strenth/energy to go for more surgery (have had a lot over the years....and this has been a Fairly Full on Year so far)....but do appreciate your thoughts and suggesting this Dr....(I also live in Australia, so would need to find similar treatment here).....if you would like to email me all that you know (even by Private Message so as not to bore others re this) it would be appreciated................Thanks.....Bron
    • cristeelinn
      cristeelinn bronwyn97278

      Posted

      Dr. Wolford has many fellows that he has trained that If memory serves, were from Brazil.  They are probably back there by now.  I am sorry to hear you have been through so much.  Can you be more specific about you condition.  Is it TMJ, or is your disc in the joint of you TM displaced or scrunched forward?  I am new to this and realized how to do private message.  CristeeLinn
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