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Q: Numbness
asked by: lsmith on December 6th, 2005
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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. :)

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csmith223
replied on December 7th, 2005
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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
replied on December 10th, 2005
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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.Html 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/ (you might have to cut and paste).

I wish for the best for you. Research all you can about tmj and other head disorders and be educated when you see doctors. Tmj is really misunderstood by a vast majority of medical personnel, so you will need to know all you can.

Take care and please come back and ask questions and tell us what is going on as often as you want.

God bless...
Carol
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amberpamba
replied on December 28th, 2005
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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.
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