Thread: TMJ Diziness?
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Old 04-08-2016, 10:40 AM
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Default TMJ Diziness?
Since my accident in May/13 I have had clicking, slight facial discomfort (on and off) and fullness in ears, tinnitus and chronic nausea. Prior to the accident I had never encountered any of what I suspect to be TMJ related issues.

Had a panoramic x-ray of the jaw completed around 4 months ago and all looked normal. That said, I know that TMJ issues can be hard to spot on x-ray.

I have an appointment coming up with a TMJ specialist, however very expensive. The consultation alone is $360.00 and from what I hear, treatment in the form of a mouth guard and a couple of visits can quickly escalate to over $2,500. My dentist offered to make me a guard for a fraction of the specialist, however would feel much better going to a specialist, who is renowned in the area as being 'the best.' The dentist also is only making the guard under the assumption that I may be grinding my teeth at night.

Would it be feasible to consider the TMJ causing some, or most or some of my dizziness/lightheadedness? Although my dentist mentioned my TMJ looked fine, should I be exploring further with a specialist? I am certain that it is damaged given the research I have done and also the general clicking sounds when opening mouth and constant ear fullness.

I am also starting vestibular rehab again next week to see if I make some progress.

http://www.saididentalgroup.ca/blog/...symptoms-2690/
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May 2013 - Motorcycle accident. Hit head falling off motorcycle at 80-100km/h after hitting a median and knocked unconscious. Taken to hospital via ambulance. Partial loss of vision on the way. Cleared of any internal injuries at via CT and released.

May 2013 - Early morning upon arriving back from hospital, I started uncontrollably shaking (not a seizure), more so shock related. Paramedics to home and back to hospital. Cleared again and sent home.

August 2013 - Feeling normal and 100% better, I started to engage in normal activities, including full time work with no symptoms. I fell unconscious in my home, striking my head and waking up in a pool of blood and vomiting profusely. Noticeable trauma to face and nose upon waking up. Very nauseous and taken back to hospital. Cleared of any 'visible' injuries aside from superficial. Nausea and light sensitivity were very noticeable, to the point where I could not view a computer, or even TV. Approx. 4 weeks after the fall, I started to experience daily and extreme symptoms of dizziness, faintness, lightheadedness, nausea, tinnitus, neck stiffness/pain that has been present ever since. Some days are better, others very bad.

Tests include:
  • CT x 2
  • MRI x 2
  • Neck x-ray
  • Vestibular assessment (noticed a very slight left eye nystagmus.
  • Physio for neck, jaw shoulders for 1.5 years (stopped in 2015)
  • Heart holter monitor (24 hour)
  • ECG
  • Vision test

All tests yield no results and left with PCS diagnosis.
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