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Originally Posted by pcslife
randomguy: I mentioned TMJ years ago to my Neurologist and he ordered an TMJ MRI. Not sure you have done it. They gave something to put in the mouth which opens mouth little wide for each click. After each click an image will be taken. It was painful for sure but I survived.
My result : No TMJ issues
Have anyone suggested an TMJ MRI?
BTW : I have done X RAYS too and nothing.
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No one has recommended this yet, no. I do have a follow up MRI and on a waiting list (4-6 months). I may call my GP and have this added.
The reason I was further exploring the TMJ route was a friend of mine who was in an accident 12 months ago experienced relief from all symptoms (dizziness, headache, tinnitus, etc.) within 3-4 weeks after seeing the TMJ specialist and wearing his guard nightly. He did mention that things got worse for 2 weeks before they got better, which led me to pursue it. I do notice that the dizziness is worst when my ears act up and feel full and sometimes pop, which is a daily occurrence. I also believe that feeling better could have just been a part of the body healing naturally and he was lucky in that he now feels 90% better a year after his accident. Something that a lot of us wish we could achieve.
At the end of the day, I don't want to throw too much at my body all at once to ensure I know what's working and what's not, however I do know that things have gotten much worse lately and not better, despite no changes. I will start with vestibular rehab next week and see how that goes for a month or so before doing anything else. The PT noticed a slight left eye nystagmus, which I can attest to. When I stare at a static object, or point on a wall for instance, my left eye starts wandering on it's own and has a hard time holding focus and causes objects below to appear wavy. I would imagine that this is where a lot of the nasuea is coming from.