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Q: TMJ dysfunction?

asked by: jacko1 on September 7th, 2008

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I have been suffering from brain fog for over a year now and was wondering if there was any link between it and TMJ dysfunction. The reason I ask is because I was told be a ear specialist this could be the case. I also get a feeling of fullness in the ear and when I open and close my mouth I can hear a faint clicking, but only on one side. I occasionally get headaches but my symptoms don't seem very common with other sufferers. Any thoughts?

My symptoms:
-Brain fog from first thing in morning till I go to bed
-Clicking sound when I open and close my mouth
-Light sensitivity
-feeling of fullness in ears
-Ocassionally jaw clicks out of place when I move from side to side
-Ringing in ears for about 20 seconds ever now and again

Replies(4)

rooted

replied on September 12th, 2008

Supporter

Can you describe what you mean by "brain fog" a little more? Are you slow in movement and/or processing?

And which of these symptoms is most worrying to you?

jacko1

replied on September 15th, 2008

New User

It feels as if nothing is real and I'm living in a dream. My movement is fine, and I'm not sure what you mean by processing but the brain fog is by far the most worrying. It sort of feels if I'm living in 1-D, and only those who have experienced will understand the awful feeling.
I'm just not sure if it's worth seeing a dental specialist as the clicking in my jaw is faint and I only get the symptoms mentioned above.

rooted

replied on September 15th, 2008

Supporter

Well, if you suspect that it's less associated with the jaw symptoms, you might want to get a full diagnostic from a neurologist. Do you have access to a specialist where you live? Brain fog is a relatively subjective symptom and it's worth getting a check up and even request exams that can test the reaction and strength of the brain in order to figure out what's going on.

manager58084708

replied on September 21st, 2008

New User

rooted is right. And have them do x-ray to see how badly condyles are slipping off the discs when you chew. Except for that brain fog, it's classic TMD.

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