Joined: 03 Aug 2005 Posts: 47 Location: portsmouth uk
Tongue Pain Posted: 10-26-05 15:54pm
Im new to this forum and have just been
told that I have tmj myofascial.
I have been getting tongue pain on the
left where the tongue joins the side of
the jaw muscle this is rather bothersome
for me I also get a lot of jaw
stiffness.
Please does any one else get this as it is
rather painful. The o s couldnt see
anything abnormal neither did ent so does
the tongue recieve pain from tmj
thakyou
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VICTORIA PLUM
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Location: LONDON
Posted: 10-29-05 07:02am
Hullo gemma,
it is very bothersome but it can be
treated and kept under control.
I hope you have a good dentist. A bite
raiser or mouth guard is very helpful, to
be worn at night.
Try and avoid stress, not easy I know.
If it becomes painful (i assume at the
moment the ache or pain comes and goes),
don't delay, see your doctor or an oral
surgeon quickly. Muscle relaxants will
stop the jaw going into spasm.
Physiotherapy exercises are often helpful
as is holding something very warm, eg a
hottie, against the affected side.
If it does go into spasm, a combination of
muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatories
are usually prescribed.
Don't think beyond that atm. Many
people have the condition, well
controlled, and are only bothered on
occasion. Yours may not get worse and
might even improve.
It is quite usual to have tongue, cheek
and lip pain, also referred pain on the
same side of the head as the jaw problem,
around the temple, and neck.
I hope your tmj dysfunction is not too
severe, my dear. Take care of yourself.
