painbuster
New User
4 posts since June 26th, 2009
New User
4 posts since June 26th, 2009
painbuster's posts
Thanks for the massage tip, sistermimi. I'll try that one. Interesting coincidence, my TMJ problems have also been with me for 2.5 years. It does get a lot better, but like you said, it takes a long time, and there's always more to figure out!
TMJ disorders are hard to treat because they are not well understood. I know this from my personaly experience. Even if you have insurance, most companies will not pay for treatment. The best treatment in most cases is to relieve stress on your joints and muscles. When you are in pain, eat soft food only. You can cut it up finely or ever puree it. ... more
Yes, I share your experience!I had TMJD as a teenager but never had any pain. During pregnancy many years later, three of my teeth cracked. I had 2 root canals and 3 crowns total during and after pregnancy. I developed severe jaw pain and my bite changed drastically. This all happened 2 1/2 years ago. During the first year I went to my dentist, an ... more
The best way I've found to deal with pain is to find a dentist, doctor, and/or physical therapist who can diagnose based on patient symptoms in addition to x-ray and other test results. Then, treatment needs to be conservative. Don't try anything that is not reversible. Learn relaxation techniques such as meditation,and use therapy (heat, ultrasoun... more
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