Hi,
I've always had a jaw that clunks when i
eat and makes weird noises, i never really
noticed until 2 yrs ago when my partner
pointed it out. This year a few times i
have woken up to it being locked but with
a little wiggle it was fixed, it would do
this often but as the day progressed it
got less and less until the next day when
it would be fine.
So 16 days ago it locked and it has been
like that ever since. i went to the doctor
3 times in 10 days with him prescribing
antihistamines then antibiotics. Of course
this did not work so he has reffered me to
a maxillofacial surgeon whom i am seeing
on friday. Its painful, frusterating,
claustrophobic, i cant eat properly as my
mouth only opens about an inch and its
really annoying! Does it sound like TMD?
So will this maxillofacial surgeon know
what to do and know what the go is?
because after reading some of your posts
it seems like no-one knows anything about
TMD its something that never gets fixed,
which scares the hell outta me being 22
and is not coping after only 16days.
If this guy doesn't know what to do, what
would you suggest or reccommend?
Is chiropractic anygood? any feedback
would be highly appreciated as i'm
seriously going insane and think i will
starve to death soon if i don't get this
fixed. i've lost 5kgs in 16 days and also
i need one of my wisdom teeth out.... how
the hell are they gunna get in there????
Also i'm in australia
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 06-25-08 11:07am
chiropractic is very good.
----antihistamines and antibiotics wont
help any as this isnt and allergy or an
infection. chiro can help it get unlocked.
I wouldent head to a maxillofacial surgeon
yet.(when you do make sure that they are
well versed in the tmj)
I think that the first thing you should do
is get the wisdom teeth out. this may
resolve the issue----and then get to a
chiropractor. If that doesnt resolve the
issue--find a good tmj specialist. Id say
neruomuscular dentist--they have the most
knowledge and if they cant help you they
will know where to send you.
watch your posture---put ice on it and
take ibuprophen if it hurts too bad.
it does sound like tmd---get into a chiro
and he will be able to help you unlock
your jaw.
how did this all start? meaning have you
had any accidents?
