[Jeffrey]

Since the TBI I've had nonstop acne. And- a scab on my right cheek that has been there for about five months. Makes most social events impossible.

Might be related to the stress of holding trying to hold back pain.

Or my brain is having trouble w/old problems from decades ago. Except for the scab thing. That makes no sense.

More importantly, teeth. They're starting to grind on the cheap bite guard after over 1 yr. of pain when going to bed. Now I have had a sore top molar for a few days, especially when I brush.

Guess I should pay up the $450 for a bite guard from the dentist ASAP?

As always- thanks for insights.

[Mark in Idaho]

Jeffrey,

Do you have access to meds? I get good relief from my teeth grinding/jaw clinching during sleep when I take my gabapentin. It is an anti-convulsive. Some jaw clenching is a sort of convulsion. Getting a prescription to try gabapentin (Neurontin) should not be difficult. It is available as a generic and has very few side effects, if any.

When I was taking testosterone to get my T level up to normal, a symptoms was acne. Maybe you are out of balance in hormones. Trying a supplement of DHEA, maybe 25 mgs per day may help balance them.

When I have a pimple or scab that will not heal, before I go to bed, I dab some Neosporin or bacitracin ointment on it and cover it with a band aid. By the next morning, the pimple/scab is healing nicely.

[Jeffrey]

I only take a Tylanol when the painis too great to sleep.

No insurance or access to meds, but I can look into that one you mentioned.

And thanks for the other tips as well!

[confuused905]

jeffery that bite guard is a good idea if you don't want to lose your teeth

[Jinxicat9]

I had beautiful teeth before my accident. Because of my TBI and acquired epilepsy, I now grind and clentch my teeth at night so bad that I've cracked and pushed my teeth out of alignment, my front bottoms that take the brunt of it are actually loose now...I really don't want to lose my teeth.

The grinding gives me headaches and jaw pain.

It's going to cost near 6K to fix them (repairs and reconstructive surgery). I'm waiting for the approval (court ordered) from the auto insurance company.

Until then, this is a dentist in my area that has a new product that is perfect for those who don't want a full mouth piece and it's under $100. No dentist appointment needed, you can order it on line.

Here's the links if you want to check it out:

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/heal...-20110916-wpms

www.grindguardn.com.