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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Mar 7 6:48pm | Replies (32)

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@azgeorgie

Firstly, have you let your dentist know you are having these problems?
There are a few things that come to mind but mainly when you speak about your tongue and it's unusual movements and "feeling" nerves come to mind. There is a condition called oromandibular dystonia (OMD) which can be caused by some types of dental work in some cases. Please look into this and contact your dentist first, then it may, if it fits, need a consult with a neurologist. This can often be temporary so don't be anxious, but do take it serious and follow up promptly. If it is dystonia, the faster it is diagnosed and treated generally the better the outcome of treatment.
Good luck.

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first of all, thank you very much for your comment, the symptoms of this disorder really do fit my symptoms, I went back to the dentist but she brushed it off as teeth grinding being the cause even tough I had bruxism for years but never experienced this kind of stuff, also I had sleep apnea before it started but since it started it became so much more severe, I wonder if it is related to improper tounge posture idk. I made an appointment to a tmj specialist, do you think she could possibly rule that out? or should I see a neurologist?
thanks

I red about Oromandibular dystonia and first it seems like it is a permanent condition most of the times from what I red, and also it is hard to get it diagnosed and it gets undiagnosed very often, im really frustrated and dont know where should i look for getting help.

hey, its been a very long time since it started and today i strongly suspect that it is actually omd, ive been to a tmj specialist who said it isnt a tmj problem and i have other symptoms which arent typical for tmj like tounge pressing hard on palate,tounge being instable inside my mouth and moves, worsens with stimulant meds where a high dose of concerta caused actual tounge tics and when eating my teeth dont line up properly where my teeth makes squeeking sounds, also its problematic since i strongly believe it worsend sleep apnea which i already had, im going to a movment disorder neurologist but it would be difficult to get it diagnosed since my symptoms arent visible, i wonder if it is possible to get diagnosed even if your symptoms arent visible? thanks