I am new, and I noticed that this question
has been asked before, but with no reply.
If someone could please help me, I would
really appreciate it. I was diagnosed
with tmj when I was 12; I am now 25. I
have a lot of stressors in my within the
past year (married, moved 2 times and away
from everyone I know, new job, etc.).
Anyway, I am really freaking out b/c I
have a tingling sensation on the left side
fo my head. If varies from being behind
my ear, to above my ear, to my temple,
face, etc. I also have some numbness in
my left temple, as well as a headache. I
went to my family doctor, and he said he
thought it was related to tmj, but I am
worrying about something major. If
anyone has experienced symptoms like this,
I would appreciate it if you would let me
know, and soothe my worried mind. :)
thanks
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csmith223
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Georgia, USA
Posted: 12-07-05 12:26pm
Go to the stroke category and click on the
topic "what does it sound like to you?"
posted by someones_angel and see where it
leads you. I hope this will help you in
some way.
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catswold
Supporter
Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 404 Location: Flint, Michigan
Posted: 12-10-05 17:21pm
Hi lssmith,
i believe you need to be evaluated by a
dentist, preferably someone trained in jaw
disorders. Can your family doctor get
you any names? If not, try 2 websites -
www.Aaop.Org/ and www.Aacfp.Org/referral.Htm
l for a list of tmj dentists, etc.,
in various locations all over the world.
Check them out.
When you see the tmj dentist, ask about a
possible mri if he doesn't say anything
about one. It's a type of imaging that
can tell if your tmj disc is in or out of
place.
I do not believe you need to get too upset
at this time. For the time being at
home, use moist heat and ice
intermittently to help relax the muscles
and nerves in that area of the body. Do
not chew gum or crunch on ice. Try
eating only soft foods for a while.
Check out the following website for tmj
newbies even though you might not have tmj
- www.Nismat.Org/ptcor/tmj/<
/a> (you might have to cut and paste).
I would get a second or even third
opinion. Not every doctor has come across
all diseases and disorders. Some may have
seen one thing more than another. So it
pays to get a couple of opinions.
