Tmj and constant noise in ears Posted: 01-06-08 20:00pm
I got x-rays done and my doctor suspects I
have TMJ...the thing is is that I'm
constantly worried because I hear these
weird noises in my ear like grating,
ripping, ringing, etc...but they happen
mostly when I have gas, about to burp or
before a bowel movement...I found this
very odd since I don't know if my TMJ is
affecting my stomach nerves...i also
developed TMJ 3 weeks after my first
period a year after my second son was
born... and it gets worse when i'm on my
period...my neck is stiff and i'm also
tired...and i can't think clearly....
are different sounding nosies common with
TMJ...
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grassy
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Oooooooo Yes Posted: 01-07-08 14:36pm
Hi there, i hope you feel better, my ears
crack gurgle, buzz, ring, grate, rip,pop
pop pop. they even sing... yup it is very
common. dont worry. it sure sounds like
tmj!!! the jaw is very very close to the
ears.and effects the ears alot. love cindy
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 01-07-08 14:54pm
ear noises are very common among tmj
patients. the condyle is directly in front
of the ear and puts pressure on the ears.
if it hurts id get it checked out but
noises in the ear is normal for tmd
problems
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webo
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Posted: 01-08-08 21:47pm
Are there any supplements that can be
taken, or anything else that can be done?
One thing I do: I use a humidifier at
night. The soft humming sound masks all
the crunching and ringing in my ears. I
originally started using the humidifier
because I had Sjogren's Syndrome and
needed the extra moisture.
I thought the ear noise originally was
caused by Meniere's Disease (fluid buildup
in the cochlea), which I was diagnosed
with in 1997.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 01-08-08 22:30pm
tmj can mimic Meniere's Disease. use heat
and ice on it and an anti inflamitory
wouldnt hurt. magnesium and msm and
glucosamine are a good thing to take as
well. I noticed that when i had a lot of
olive oil in my diet(i was in france--i
had no choice:P) it helped a lot
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webo
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Posted: 01-08-08 22:58pm
What's msm?
And how do you apply the hot and cold
treatments?
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mominashoe
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Posted: 01-09-08 02:03am
You alternate hot and cold packs about
every hour, and don't do either for more
than 15 minutes at a time.
MSM is a natural sulfur source that is
often paired with glucosamine. You can
find this supplement almost anywhere.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 01-09-08 15:32pm
thanks vanessa for explaining that I ran
out of time last night and had to run lol
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mominashoe
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Posted: 01-09-08 19:46pm
NP....I can follow you around like a
shadow if you like lol
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 01-10-08 16:16pm
ahhhh lol:P
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webo
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Posted: 01-10-08 21:54pm
mominashoe
wrote:
You alternate hot and cold
packs about every hour, and don't do
either for more than 15 minutes at a
time.
Just to make sure I understand. You ice
the jaw for 15 minutes. An hour later, you
apply heat for 15 minutes. Then an hour
later, ice. Etc. For how many hours?
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mominashoe
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Posted: 01-10-08 22:24pm
Just do it when you can.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 01-11-08 14:08pm
it will help regardles of when you do it.
you could do it when you read a book or
watch tv--like mominashoe said when you
can
lol