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Suffering with chronic TMJ problem
I'm facing lots of issue after an injury to my left side of the face (2y ago). Initially there was only ear pain and clogged feeling and stiffness around the ear. I was visiting various ENTs but they all were saying that 'your ear is fine, may be you have eustachian tube dysfunction'. They all gave me similar med (antihistamines, steroid nasal spray etc) but nothing worked even after following them for a very long time. I was in extreme depression and i used to Clench my jaw heavily, slowly my jaw pain started (1y ago). Bt as the jaw pain was not that serious i never visited any dentist. I was spending my day somehow with ear pain and clogged feeling. my quality of life was heavily compromised. Then an ENT said that my ear problem could be linked with my TMJ and adviced me to visit any oral surgeon. Then i visited a dental clinic where they adviced me to take muscle relaxant (Myotop 450) 10 times a month, cold and heat compression.
But for the last 3 months I'm feeling severe Jaw pain.
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Ya definitely need some more information by physical evaluation of TMJ.
TMJ can be treated in both surgical n non surgical procedures.
Next Steps
use of medications,splints , physiotherapy and some non surgical ways like Arthrocentesis gives u relief.
Health Tips
intake of soft diet only.
try to avoid wide mouth opening.
while yawning ,try to control your mouth opening.
hot water sponging at the affected site 3-4 times daily.
stop biting hard foods.
u must chew slowly , equally on both right n left sides.
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Hello.
Sorry to hear that,i certainly understand your concerns.
According to the reports you have problem with your TMJ.
Detailed history likes snapping sound, deviation, pain (aggravating and reveling factors), stress, griding, etc other than history of trauma is required, it should be discussed in detail
Treatment will be based on existing symptoms
Next Steps
Kindly visit nearby oral and maxillofacial surgeon for physical examination evaluation and treatment plan
Health Tips
Advised to have soft diet
Advised to refrain from any kind of stress
Advised to refrain from talking much
Advised to limit mouth opening
Advised muscle relaxation exercises
Advised cold and warm sponging
For more details you can contact
Hope your question is answered
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Hi,
There is some TMJ issue that you are having. Please follow the instructions given by the surgeon. Use a soft splint on a daily basis. Advised soft diet.
Can you please share more details regarding the injury you had 2 years back after which this problem has started. This will help with treatment planning.
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