I've used botox injections for tmj pain management for several years. It has worked wonderfully for me. I've had multiple surgeries (5) and have had both discs replaced. Splints, physical therapy, oral medications, etc. Did not work for me. Botox has been a lifesaver. I have injections every 3-4 months. It is quite costly and I hope that the use of botox for tmj is medically approved in the near future!

Michele

Hi, I read your post and am very intererested in hearing a little more about how the botox worked for you. I've suffered for thirty years and have tried everything including surgery. I've even recently quit my job because i'm getting worse.... Basically I have no life at all right now. Can you please tell me how you got started and how it affected you.

I read with interest your experience on botox. I have been suffering from tmj since last 4 years. I would very much like to contact the doctor who treated you with botox. I will appreciate if I could have name and contact details.

I have pain in my jaw. The pain travels up my jaw to my ear (ear infection). In the morning it feels like my teeth lower jaw are miss aliened some how. I've had this for approx two months, it went away. I now, two ( 2) months later have it again. I open my mouth and have pain radiationg into my right ear, severe pain and hurts when I eat, etc. I don't know if it's tmj or another problem? If it's tmj, does Botox correct this problem?

botox will not correct the problem. botox will only help with pain for 3 to 4 months. if you want something that will help correct the problem let me know.and ill lhelp you out.

Anything would be helpful, I just made an appointment with an oral surgen but can't been seen for two weeks.

pm me your zip code---you wont need an oral surgeon.

Yes please let me know what it is as I was about to try Botox.

botox will not correct the problem. botox will only help with pain for 3 to 4 months. if you want something that will help correct the problem let me know.and ill lhelp you out.

Some of these posts are old and the email address listed for Ecmorris is invalid. Anyone have any more info on this? I read a magazine article in a current issue that states that trials are STILL going on. Also, the problem with most insurances is if you list TMJD as the diagnosis there is limited coverage for any kind of TMJ treatment. I am going to PT, couldn't stand the oral appliance and have been miserable for months with pain that just won't quit and limitations that you are all aware of.

we arent supposed to give offboard contact information any way

I started having problems after I bit into a sandwich a bit too big for my mouth.....the pain has gotten worse, I had this happen to me in January 7 months ago. My doctor diagnosed TMJ, and told me to just eat soft foods, etc., how long can you keep on doing that? Everytime I move my jaw it clicks, sometimes worse than other times. I am waiting for a referral to a specialist. As for the Botox, that is an expensive way to go, but what the heck, you can also get your face done at the same time. Does anyone know when they inject the botox? Thanks for reading about my problem.

luciana77

not only is it expensive--its temporary---you can eat soft foods for as long as you want---i did it for 15 years and still do it to a certain extent. I can help you get to a doctor that will " fix" the problem--just let me know--just pm me or email me

I would be interested in the names of physicians that can fix the problem.
Please let me know. Thanks. Luciana77

absolutly---just give me a pm click on my avatar and it will take you to my profile---you can then click on send her a message.

I had botox injections today and am quite confident i will have great results. I know it is not a cure to the problem but something has to be done when you are in excrutiating pain on a daily basis. Drugs are not any better as you have to deal with the side effects. So if you can find a reputable dr. that does botox injections then go and have a consultation with him.

botox is a drug and you still have to deal with side effects

I had 3 botox injections in my tmj on the 24th July 2008. I've had pain in my tmj for 13 years & hope it will give me some relief. I live in the UK & it took me 3 years of going to my doctor before being taken seriously over my tmj problem which started soon after wisdom teeth extraction. I haven't slept properly for most of those 13 years & have lost jobs over being in pain, tired & altogether miserable.

AMJ how are you doing after having had botox? I had eight injections in all. Two to each left and right jaw and temple area. I felt better the first week but not much more than that yet. I go for a check up with my pain specialist next week. i think i will probably need more injections.\

No side effects from this Dyan. you don't seem to be in favour of trying botox but honestly when one is in severe pain day after day for several years, then you try anythiing to try to feel better. i am out of options.

actually you arent out of options--there are many options that many dont know about --no im not in favor of injecting anything and there are side effects--as with any drugs--they just arent known at the present