Can anyone recommend anything for a painful TMJoint?
826561
Is It Your Jaw?: A Symptoms Checklist For TMD\n\nTemporomandibular disorders can cause a number of symptoms that can mimic other diseases. \n\nDo you notice clicking or popping when you open your mouth? Is it difficult or painful to open your mouth? Does your jaw intermittently lock? If so, you should see your dentist for an examination and evaluation. You may have a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) — any one of a number of problems involving the chewing muscles, the jaw joint (called the temporomandibular joint or TMJ) or both. \n\n"It is possible to have just one symptom and suffer from TMD, while other patients may experience multiple symptoms," says Lawrence M. Levin, D.M.D., M.D., chief of the division of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and an assistant professor at the university's School of Dental Medicine.\n\nHere are some key symptoms linked to TMD."If you have any of these symptoms," Dr. Levin says, "you should consider a visit to your dentist for evaluation."\n\nUnusual sounds — Clicking, grinding or popping sounds when you open your mouth are common in people with TMD. The sounds may or may not be accompanied by increased pain. According to the NIDR, researchers believe that most people with popping or clicking in the jaw joint likely have a displaced disc. However, they also note that as long as the displaced disc causes no pain or problems with jaw movement, no treatment is needed.\n\nLocking or limited movement — The jaw joint, which is a ball-and-socket joint, may intermittently lock in an open position or you may have difficulty opening your mouth because it feels locked or is painful.\n\n" Ear" pain — You may initially think you have an ear infection, but it may be TMD. Pain from TMD is usually felt in front of or below the ear.\n\nHeadaches — Patients with TMD frequently complain of headaches. In fact, one study showed that up to 80 percent of patients with TMD report having headaches.\n\nMorning stiffness or soreness — If your jaw muscles are stiff and sore when you wake up, it may by a sign that you are clenching or grinding your teeth in your sleep, which can tire the jaw muscles and lead to pain. "Watch if this gets worse when under stress," Dr. Levin says, explaining that stress may cause or aggravate TMD by prompting clenching or grinding in some patients.\n\nDifficulty chewing — You may experience difficulty chewing as a result of a change in your bite — the way your upper and lower teeth fit together. This shift in your bite may be an indication of TMD.\n\nPrevious injuries and related conditions — A recent injury to the jaw joint or one from many years past can cause TMD. Arthritis in the joint may also arise from injury, or if you already have arthritis in other joints, it may move to the TMJ, causing TMD.\n\nOthers — Dizziness, a feeling of fullness of the ears or ringing in the ears may sometimes also be related to TMD.\n\n"If these symptoms sound familiar, talk to your dentist," Dr. Levin encourages. In evaluating and diagnosing your condition, he explains that the dentist will test the jaw's range of motion, measuring how far you can open your mouth and move the jaw from side to side. Your dentist also will feel the jaw joint and muscles for pain and tenderness and listen to the jaw joint, using a stethoscope placed in front of the ear to evaluate any clicking, popping or grinding sounds during movement. X-rays are often taken to look at the TMJ and in some cases, a computer tomography (CT) scan may be needed to further examine the bony detail of the joint. In addition, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is sometimes recommended to analyze the soft tissues.\n\nWhile it is advisable to discuss any TMD symptoms you may notice with your dentist, occasional discomfort in the jaw joint and chewing muscles is quite common and generally not a cause for concern. However,
421207
Well I hope you can hold out for more than a moment but there are some things you can try if you are having trouble staying on for the whole eight seconds (that's a rodeo joke) There are topical anesthetic creams that can dull the nerve endings in your johnson, but since it's such a sensitive area you should use some caution. I read about a guy who used a whole bunch of digitalis to numb his pee-pee and almost had a coronary because of it. There's also a constricting plastic ring that you put around the base of the shaft for more control, but that has risks too. Getting real good and drunk before the deed can both help and hurt. Talk to your doctor before trying anything drastic... maybe Viagra is the way to go.
146012
I too have P R A  when it is damp or cold it is at its worst motrin helps some but aleve helps more also a heating pad in the area were it hurts the most. also i take shark cartlage, get it at GNC it does help some also avoid over excerting, and a firm bed also with one pillow, I truely hope this info, helps you I woud'nt wish this on my worse enemys, sorry for your pain, please try these things if you want to ask more questions e- mail me at stewsout@yahoo.com
430109
You could try using an NSAID, (Non-Steriodal Anti Inflammatory Drug), such as aspirin, or iBuprofen, the latter may possibly offer relief either as either oral or topical preperation. Also, try alternating gentle warmin and cooling packs to it. Reducing exercise is a helpful suggestion, however, you shouldn't immobilise completely, gentle exercise, i.e. gently bending and straightening, should be made at regular invervals. Unfortunately pain relief tablets are probably the best option to ease it though.  \nI've always found that soft tissue injuries are the most painful injuries, I hope you resolve your pain. \n\nI do recommend discussing it with your pharmacist before you take any medication, of any kind, as people can be allergic to NSAIDs, and they can inteact seriously with other existing medication you may be on. \nIf it doesn't settle soon, I would suggest visiting a minor injuries unit or your family doctor.
662318
anything to ease the pain fruit !!!!
819962
try alieveor ask your doc for soma,i use soma for my muscle disease..it works well,good luck and hope ya feel better soon
48125
If you grind your teeth on a regular basis, getting a bite plate for when you sleep is very helpful. I had one all through high school, and it really helped.\n\nIn college and later, I stopped the grinding but my TMJ still acted up. I avoid foods that involve repetitive chewing (gum, taffy, very tough steak). Some days I may take ibuprofen, which really helps the pain. Eating apples by cutting them up instead of taking a big bite (puts a strain on the jaw) helps as well.\n\nIf it's still pretty serious, it's worth it to talk to your dentist to find out other options. For serious TMJ, there are surgery options available. Good luck! Hope you feel better soon.
1175206
not more painful but close to it. very uncomfy. good luck. the pain killers were good though!
256617
I would gently warm the TMJ (joint) area with circular strokes then search for trigger points in the muscles around the jaw. Easing these trigger points could be a beneficial massage treatment for the disorder.
855157
first there is a great book by tina parsons called the anatomy and physiology of the human body which is great!, couldnt recommend it enough or try google images and then put in what type of joint you want!, good luck x
641673
use clove oil. the pharmacy has it  and it's called red cross. it tastes bad, but it will kill the pain
760655
I've used a heating pad and it did help with the pain a bit.  Decongestant would be the other option.
784342
You need to go to a  doctor who deals with joint . You could have arthirist or rheumisism. Don't wait to long as it will get worse . Good Luck
623950
You might try Xango mangosteen juice. I know of several people with terrible deformed hands that ache with pain who have tried the juice and love it. My friend Dee said the pain was gone after taking 2 ounces three times a day before meals. That was after taking about 1 and a half bottles. Unfortunately, when she stopped drinking the juice her pain returned. She says she will drink it forever!
553580
That's rough; I've had that problem a few times and it isn't any fun! You need some muscle relaxers, even mild ones are better than none, and also some pain relievers, preferebly something strong, like 800 miligram Ibuprofen. Then you need to take it easy.
748121
its arthritus, you can try glucosamine and chondroiton, and aleive for some pain help and ask your doctor for something like mobic, thats the anti inflamitory im on, it doesnt really stop the pain but it helps some, also lose weight. thats a biggie, next step is joint replacement. its old age hon.
622716
Well, I will actually try to answer you (as if you never thought of going to the doctor, oy).  I had the same thing for a long time, it was a taekwondo injury.  When I ran, it killed me for a couple of days (and this was *after* 3 months of physical therapy, which I'm convinced made it worse, and ice and heat and more ice and heat).  The thing that helped me most was honestly yoga.  I did it on and off for years before the injury and just picked it up again.  I have never felt better.  Deep tissue massage did nothing for me what lengthening and strengthening the muscle did.  Go easy at first, and if it feels okay, try a little more.  I can now run again (after about 4 years) with no repercussions at all.  I'm healed!  Good luck and feel better!