Thread: TMJ Diziness?
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pcslife View Post
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.
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.
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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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