My TMJ is coming back...

I hate that!


I would think pain meds would help.

I'm pregnant, so my only option would be Tylenol, but I'd rather not take anything if possible. I can deal with the pain, it's not too bad right now, I just want to keep it under control.

with TMJ, just stick with warm....I have TMJ myself, sometimes my headaches gets bad, they make me physicaly sick...it is like a migrane, but worse...I have surgery planned for Nov 10 to help mine, my wisdom teeth are really playing with it lots...all the wisdom teeth have to come out, it is supposed to help a bit, we will see...

Moist Heat: Moist heat from a heat pack or a hot water bottle wrapped in a warm, moist towel can improve function and reduce pain. Be careful to avoid burning yourself when using heat.
Ice: Ice packs can decrease inflammation and also numb pain and promote healing. Do not place an ice pack directly on your skin. Keep the pack wrapped in a clean cloth while you are using it. Do not use an ice pack for more than 10 - 15 minutes.
Soft Diet: Soft or blended foods allow the jaw to rest temporarily. Remember to avoid hard, crunchy, and chewy foods. Do not stretch your mouth to accommodate corn on the cob or whole fruits.
Over the-Counter Analgesics: Over-the-counter analgesics are helpful in temporarily reducing pain. Be sure to check with your doctor before taking any kind of medication over any prolonged period of time as indicated on the label.
Jaw Exercises: Slow, gentle jaw exercises may help increase jaw mobility. Your health care provider or a physical therapist can evaluate your condition and suggest appropriate exercises based on your individual needs.
Relaxation Techniques: Relaxation and guided imagery can be helpful in dealing with the pain that accompanies TMJ dysfunction. Deep, slow breathing enhances relaxation and modulates pain sensations.


I got this off a website btw, I don't know how much of it will help. I know when I went to physio with my jaw I was given exercises to do, but I don't know whether what you have would benefit from it at all.

Oh, can wisdom teeth make this worse? I haven't had mine out yet, and they're growing in sideways, lol For some reason my wisdom teeth only came in on the bottom and I have no wisdom teeth at all on the top, lol, sort of weird. I'll have to wait till after I give birth for that though. But if there was a permanent solution like having those taken out, I'm all for it.

I had my wisdom teeth taken out and it did help yes!

Yes they can, mine are growing into the jaw bone, much like your are I bet, not really sideways as much as down and into, or up and into. And where your jaw meets, where it closes and opens has one of the biggest nerve endings running to it, everything we feel and process in our brins go thrus that nerve...that is why TMJ is considered on the worst pains to have...

My mom's wisdom teeth were so deep they almost broke her jaw trying to take them out. Fortunately my last x ray didn't show mine being deep like that, but I think I should definitely get them out either way. maybe it'll help

Good luck! I hope the pain is better soon.

Thanks

Me too I hope the pain goes away soon I felt the same when I was expecting my kids I did not want meds till after they were born.