Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Location: hamilton ,new zealand
Tmj Dysfuntion Posted: 08-09-07 00:08am
I have an infection in my left ear
supposedly caused by inflamation of the
tmj or tmd i think the doctor said. I have
had a black out short time ago only for a
minute or two approx can this be
assosiated with the imflamation of tmj or
ear infection combined with pain
medication as I blacked out resulting in
me having a motor vehicle accident and i
dont remember the event and am seeking any
information sites or an explanation
weather this could have been a black out
or similer caused by the infection and
imflamation and or medication regards
N C M
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catswold
Supporter
Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 404 Location: Flint, Michigan
Posted: 08-09-07 10:53am
Wow, I'm sorry to hear about your vehicle
accident. I hope everyone was okay. I
personally have never heard of TMJ causing
ear INFECTION. Other ear problems - YES!
There is a host of TMJ related ear
problems such as vertigo, tinnitus,
fullness feeling, pain, etc., but I didn't
think infection was one of them. If your
TMJ is inflamed, it will frequently affect
your ears because of the shared muscles,
nerves, arteries, etc.
How is your doctor treating you? Are you
seeing a TMJ specialist of kind? What
type of medication were you taking when
you blacked out? Some meds can cause
serious problems, tho, but blackouts
wouldn't be common I think. Some people
react very strongly to narcotics and if
something was mixed with them (i.e.
alcohol, another med), a blackout could
occur. I'm not sure if vertigo causes
blackouts. You might want to check this
out. Severe pain can sometimes/rarely
cause blackouts I believe.
Since the accident, have you been seen by
a doctor; maybe a neurologist? I'll do
some research myself to see if I can find
any websites for you. It would help to
know what treatment and medications you
are taking, if, you feel comfortable
revealing this info (or you could PM me).
I just hope and pray that you are okay.
If you need help, let me know.
God bless...
Carol
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Tmddyan
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Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 4438 Location: post falls, id usa
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Hey Posted: 08-09-07 12:13pm
if you need me at all( finding doctors
etc) just let me know. i was also in an
accident. anything you need just pm me or
email me.
also welcome to the board. we are very
happy to have you with us.
