It should be temporary. I hope that you are getting some sort of treatment to help relieve those muscle spasms. Sorry, I can't remember what you've told me before (old age does that to people). Relax, de-stress, massage, PT, hot tub, trigger point massage, Yoga, anything but NO STRESS!!!

God bless...
Carol

How do you get to sleep. I haven't slept in like 5 days now. My muscles won't stop spasming. I used to be a body builder so my muscles are much bigger and stronger than most. This could cost me my job and health insurerance. The doctor prescribed anti-depressants but I don't know how to unspasm these muscles or at least experience some sleep. Last night I did sleep for like an hour. I had a dream that I had no pain and I was happy.

I think my spasms pushed the top tmj out of the socket. It's really bad looking. How do I fix this. I tried to push it back in but couldn't get it done. My eyes have felt weird since that.

If you aren't already, I'd really suggest a good chiropractor. I wish there was more I could help you with. Use lots of moist heat directly on the jaw joints and where any of your muscles actually are hurting. Maybe you could find a pain clinic that does trigger point injections.

You do need good sleep to heal your body. I don't really do anything special. When I'm in pain, I might take a pain pill or Zanaflex (a muscle relaxant) and lie down with my heating pad (which isn't moist heat, but it's on a timer and often I would fall asleep this way). Make sure you are using a good pillow. Sleeping on the back is the best but I'm a side sleeper and use a Splintek side-sleeper pillow (similar to memory but with cut-outs).

It really sounds like you need outside intervention with those muscle spasms. I hope and pray that you will find the help you need.

God bless...
Carol

maybe try a GOOD chiropracter, but BE CAREFUL!!! i have a good one that pops it in with his hand, it will hurt afterwards tho. like crazy...... just like a dislocated shoulder. but just like any professional you really have to call and find a good one. Please be careful... if it is truely dislocated, you cant do it yourself......do not mess with it.... you need a very experienced professional. hope you feel better. love cindy