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Went to ear dr today with what I assumed was a nasty ear infection - but they said ears look good and it's more likely TMJ. I've always had dental issues but with everything else going on, this wasn't exactly music to my ears.
I know I need to get a night guard, but that will take some time. Anyone else who suffers with this have any suggestions? I will do some research but am just kind of worn out right now. Thanks as always 
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Musiclover . PCS "survivor" - first concussion 10/2010 with PCS for nearly a year. Hit back of head on a shelf. Symptoms were head and neck pain, vertigo, nausea, lethargy, anxiety & depression. Experienced greatest amount of recovery between 9-12 months, with the following year being much, much better . 2nd concussion 12/2012 - hit front left forehead on wooden edge of couch. Currently dealing with a return of PCS symptoms including headache, nausea, vertigo, brain fog, and lethargy. . ~ just trying to take it one day at a time . ~ |
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01-28-2013, 06:23 PM
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ever since i hit my head i noticed my left side of my jaw clenches alot more. its been like a year and im not even trying to sound paranoid but im 100% certain my jaw has shifted alittle since my injury and i think its from grinding teeth in sleep and being so nervous during the day i dont even realize im moving my jaw
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01-28-2013, 09:54 PM
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My (4th) neurologist noticed that my jaw was out of alignment-this was caused by the surfing accident that caused my concussion, so he sent me to a special dentist who developed an orthodontic device that I wear at night to re-align my jaw. It took a long time to get the device correct but now that the dentist has found the correct measurements etc, I have much less facial pain. My jaw was off by 6 mm. I will probably need to use the device for another year or so. I feel lucky that my neurologist figured this out. I wouldn't go to any run of the mill dentist. If I were you I would try to find a dentist that is expert in jaw alignment and tmj. I use to wake up with a bad headache every morning and I no longer do.
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01-29-2013, 02:10 PM
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I like dentists who have studied with http://www.pankeydentist.org but there aren't very many of them around. They are very gentle and non-invasive and let your body align itself rather than wrenching it around to get it aligned. If there's one in your area, it's probably worth the extra cash you are likely to have to pay.
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011 Was experiencing: Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012: . Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion . |
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Hmmm I had a locked jaw and dropped and thats when I had finished my Bachelors so I had more time to get this diagnosis of TBI...lol..I first went to jaw specialist and he tried to manipulate the jaw and put it back in place....fail! Way to much inflammation TMJ specialist ordered he would not see me till I got in with neurologist....Now that I got all my ducks lined up I go back to TMJ specialist in Feb...I could tell you more after the next appointment....Did you have inflammation?If so are you taking steroids for inflammation?
Hope you get to feeling better soon 
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ Last edited by MiaVita2012; 01-30-2013 at 09:58 AM. |
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01-30-2013, 10:39 PM
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My daughter still has some TMJ. She wears a dental guard. We were sent to an osteopath by her neurologist. This seemed to help her clear her mind and it reduced the pn. She saw the osteopath about 6 times. She then tried acupuncture. This has done wonders for the pn. She's not going right now because it's such a distance to drive. But she can now eat and exercise without the TMJ pn interfering.
We are in the Bay area, CA and can recommend Drs here. Best to you... |
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