TMJ pain
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Hello ladies,
i hope you are all trying to stay sane in the crazy times. I am 14 months without a period but for the last 2 weeks I have had horrible TMJ - jaw pain that radiates around the ears, neck, under jaw & then through the neck and shoulders. as soon as I go to bed the pains goes away & I wake without pain but in the first hour the pains starts. Had a virtual physio appt yesterday so hoping to get some relief. i know i am stressed & my posture is poor & it is allergy season but looking for any advice. stay healthy!
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sharcerv52408 Chickadeesgrl
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Hi Chickadee!
You're definitely not alone. I awoke feeling relatively "normal," based on our new normal. Then about half an hour into my day, I started having migraine/sinus pain in left eye, back of the neck, forehead. This was accompanied by anxiety of course. Yes these are trying times indeed. I hope you feel better soon.
susane84679 Chickadeesgrl
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hi, I was recently diagnosed with tmj after thinking I had an ear infection. my dr gave me a steroid shot and within 35 minutes the pain and discomfort was gone. I haven't had any issues since. this was back in January. since there is no real treatment for it, steroids are the most common treatment. hope you feel better soon!
Chickadeesgrl susane84679
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wow...thank you for,that information. over the past two years I have been to the doctor for ear pain, ear infections, ringing in the ears, fluid in the ears, dizziness & other things. i have been on different anti histamines, nose sprays....you name it. I have had migraines for over 20 years. I grind & clench my teeth. now I think all of this is due to my tmj. The exercises have helped & I look forward to a massage. I am so glad you found relief & will mention the steroids to my doctor.
Chickadeesgrl
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Have been referred to an ENT but with Covid not sure when the appointment will happen.