Is there a discussion for TMD or TMJ?

Hello @hanzo, welcome to Connect. There are several discussions on TMD or TMJ. Not too sure about pin pointing treatment at Mayo specifically, but the following conversation speaks pretty recently of restoration surgery:
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/temporomandibular-joint-disordertmj/

Perhaps if you scroll through, you may find helpful info and insight in this thread:

TMJ Questions -
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-clench-my-teeth-at-night-which-has-resulted-in-severe-tmj/
You can apply to be see at Mayo through this link:
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
I've had bouts of TMJ and learned management tools through Mayo Clinic's Pain Rehabilitation Center where they treat TMJ among other chronic pains. Do you suffer with TMJ symptoms presently? If so, what treatments have you tried?

Hello and thanks for responding.
Have tried almost everything but surgery for jaw pain, headaches, ear fullness, all the usual. Mouthguard w multiple adjustments , massage, acupuncture,mindfulness training, meditation, yoga, exercise. Have not tried pt. Have lg overbite and bite shift. No MRI yet to see disk and tissues. That is what i am pursuing now and trying to get covered by medicare.
The topic of surgery keeps surfacing but have read 90% negative experiences on these sites...
Would appreciate any thoughts or successes. Thanks.

I have not had TMD or TMJ diagnoses. However, if I have a dental appointment, I often have jaw pain from having my mouth open so long. My dentist suggested asking my chiropractor about it. I did, and he adjusted my jaw which was a very unique experience. He said he has worked with people diagnosed with TMJ. He is trained in the Gonstead approach to chiropractic, so I don't know if chiropractors who graduate from a different program would be as able and/or willing to do so. I live in a relatively small town and most of the health-related professionals are very supportive of each other; hence, I found out something I would never have known otherwise.

A small, noncancerous growth was pushing my Jaw to one side and I couldn’t open my mouth very much so that it was difficult to eat. I had to have a biopsy on the growth with a good result, thank goodness. However, they still believed that my jaw had to be replaced and the growth removed. I had the surgery 14 years ago and have had no problems since then. If you’re having pain, I would recommend the surgery, but I would make sure the dentist has experience with this surgery. The operation was performed in the hospital with one over night stay and no pain afterwards, but you have to eat a soft menu for a few days.

Thank you! Interesting new info to ck out.