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Research on TMJ: What treatments work for you?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Apr 26, 2022 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
@grandmar
Great advise!!
You make it sound so simple!! In the beginning as preventive care I could follow those standard protocols.
I’m thankful to get soft food. My TMJ is so bad I can not even drink through a straw.
Thank you
Dawn
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@dawn_giacabazi It sounds like @grandmar has had some really good experience with this. I hope you can get similar help with your TMJ.
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@dawn_giacabazi
If you think about it, there is a reason drinking through a straw is difficult. You need to use the muscles in and around your mouth. When you have TMJ, especially during a flare up, you just aggravate those muscles with the sucking. Drinking straight out of the cup, etc., is less strain.
BTW...during a flair up, it is not unusual to have not only an ear aches, but become dizzy. The mandibular joint is right near your ear.
So, even if you are feeling well (or not), try using a warm compress. Like if you are sitting around watching TV or reading. 15 or 20 minutes off, then 15 or 20 minutes on. You can use a heating pad (be sure to put z towel between your face and pad) or take a hand towel, run it under warm water, ring it out, then put it in the microwave. The amount of time would depend on your microwave and how w as rm you like it. Last but not least, use something like xtra strength, fast working Tylenol or Advil to help with the p as in and relaxing the muscles.
Ronnie