Headache caused by TMJ or Orgasm? Posted: 03-02-07 21:44pm
I was recently diagnosed with a temporary
type of TMJ due to oral syrgery. I am not
dealing with the intense discomfort I was
dealing with last week and the week befor,
except when I have sex, just before
orgasam, I have severe sharp pain in my
head. I am assuming this is due to the
TMJ, but, I am going to ask anyway... Is
this correct and why?
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TMJ Answer A2453 Posted: 03-21-07 03:38am
An orgasm is a complex and intensive
neural reaction. Orgasm causes physical
and mental relaxation and pleasure, not
pain. That’s why it doesn’t seem that
a headache can be caused by orgasm. TMJ
can manifest with headache, so it is
possible that a headache is due to TMJ
rather than to an orgasm. You may consult
with your primary health provider for an
examination and to follow up.
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