Hi Jmomb
I know what you are going through!!! My TMD pain has been getting worse; it frustrates me because it hurts to talk and eat. My dentist wants me to get a custom night guard, but everyone I have used in the past I just pull out in my sleep. Have you tried a custom n/g yet?
I have thought about getting a TENS unit for the pain, but for now I have been alternating ice and heat on the TMJ area. I am in so much pain that I would be willing to consider surgery, as the pain is now radiating to the back of my skull above the ear as well as the eye area.
What types of doctors have you seen for dx/treatment?
Hopefully someone will be able to offer a success story. I wish you the best. Please keep me posted!
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Originally Posted by jmomb
So i ended up with TMJ disorder from stress and anxiety. Now that i have those under control im still in constant pain and im falling apart. No matter how often i take my meds for pain im still in some sort of discomfort. Its becoming really frustrqting and depressing that i cant be pain free for even 5 minutes. I cant eat what i want, i cant sleep and it hurts to have a convorsation for any length of time. Any one have any ideas on how i can ignoree the pain for even a minute? Like zone out or something, anything?! I think if i have to deal with this much longer i might go insane............
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