Question 1

i suddenly got a headache 1 yr. ago, w/ dizziness, & ear fullness. everything went away except ear fullness. i hear a loud thump upon bending or straining.  no midde ear fluid seen. no tmj. no allergy?

Accepted Answer

Inner ear problem. : Sounds most like minierres  disease or a variation on that. This involves the inner ear and there is increased pressure which affects hearing a sense of fullness you can get a headache and vertigo. It will look normal. It should be checked out by an ENT specialist. Often diuretics can help.

Question 2

what causes clogged ears ? and popin them all the time ? bedside tmj

Accepted Answer

The most common: Cause of clogged ears is ear wax. The accumulation can be considerable over time. Consult with your PCP or an otolaryngologist to have your ears checked.  A quick exam can confirm or rule out a wax issue. Good luck.

Question 3

can tmj cause ringing in only one ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Costen syndrome is a TMJ abnormality characterized by tinnitus, vertigo, plugged ear, headache and pain in the ear.  Usually due to a poor bite.  Treatment consists of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, heat and exercise of the joint.  Getting an orthodontist involved is also helpful.

Question 4

i have tmj and i noticed that my inner ears hurts when i lay on my sides even when i flip over its both ears. so is tmj the cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, that certainly could be. You could also have external otitis.

Question 5

can tmj cause clogged ears when eating?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I would suggest having someone check your ears and if there is no problem see someone who can diagnose and treat TMJ problems.

Question 6

my ears often hurt when i sleep on them. i have tmj, could that be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

See below: See ENT to rule out any medical involvement, if negative contact your dentist for a TMJ workup, it may be as simple as wearing a dentist fabricated nightguard. If you need a nightguard, make sure that the dentist makes it not Amazon, because an illfitting nightguard will act as an orthodontic device.

Question 7

can tmj cause pain behind the ear and in the neck?

Accepted Answer

It can indeed: TMJ can cause all sorts of pain patterns involving the ear, head and neck.

Question 8

i am so sick of tinnitus, how could tmj cause ringing in the ear, is their nerve between tmj & ear?

Accepted Answer

TMJ and tinnitus: Tmj can cause tinnitus due to the nerve (trigeminal) that supplies the two overactive, tense muscles responsible for tmj. Make sure your hearing levels are checked. There are many measures that can ameliorate tinnitus depending on cause(s). Your ENT or otologist can be very helpful in this regard. Good luck!

Question 9

after clearing my ears with debrox, my ears are still feeling partially clogged. i visited my physician and ent and they said it was not wax nor fluid, and my eardrums looked fine. its not tmj, either. clogged feeling is getting worse. what is it?

Accepted Answer

: Don't go poking things in your ears. The ear is complicated and has three chambers if you will and th problem could be in any of them, the outer, middle or inner ear.  I strongly suggest visiting your doctor again. Let them accept the challenge of solving the problem.

Question 10

is it possible for tmj to cause the ears to react with pain and a feeling of fullness to sound and swallowing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Very possible since all your ear problems checked out ok, 
then you should see a TMJ specialist or an oral surgeon to check your TMJ ..

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I suddenly got a headache 1 yr. ago, w/ dizziness, & ear fullness. everything went away except ear fullness. i hear a loud thump upon bending or straining. no midde ear fluid seen. no tmj. no allergy?

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What causes clogged ears ? and popin them all the time ? bedside tmj

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Can tmj cause ringing in only one ear?

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I have tmj and i noticed that my inner ears hurts when i lay on my sides even when i flip over its both ears. so is tmj the cause of it?

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Can tmj cause clogged ears when eating?

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My ears often hurt when i sleep on them. i have tmj, could that be the cause of this?

A member asked:

Can tmj cause pain behind the ear and in the neck?

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I am so sick of tinnitus, how could tmj cause ringing in the ear, is their nerve between tmj & ear?

A member asked:

After clearing my ears with debrox, my ears are still feeling partially clogged. i visited my physician and ent and they said it was not wax nor fluid, and my eardrums looked fine. its not tmj, either. clogged feeling is getting worse. what is it?

A member asked:

Is it possible for tmj to cause the ears to react with pain and a feeling of fullness to sound and swallowing?

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