Question 1

tmj causing pain in ears, jaw, toothaches are starting and migaine.have had flareups. haven't had one since feb. i have nothinginflammation & pain.

Accepted Answer

TMJ: Flareups are possible.  Please see your dentist.  He/she may refer you to another professional.  You may need to be treated for migraines.  Ask about using magnesium supplement which can relax muscles.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

is there any  answer or cure for someone who has migraines  along with asthma, tmj , allergies, cranial pressure  from weather change and from having 4 brain surgeries a long time ago.  any of these my head is pounding and  i am sensitive to light.

Accepted Answer

MIgraines: Migraines are troublesome. Often control takes a holistic approach. Foods such as alcohol, caffeine, red wine, cured meat, chocolates or msg can contribute. For some people more extensive food allergy testing can be of benefit.  Behavioral changes such as sleep, stress physical activity and smoking cessation helpful. Envromental factors like loud noises, weather changes, high altitiude.

Question 3

every blue moon either on the one side or both sides of my jaw at the same time, i get sharp painful zaps for a bit then facial/jaw pain sometimes ha. i have tmj and etd. could this be migraine related or just tmj. happens a bit after i eat mostly?

Accepted Answer

: Start with your usual dentist, but you may need an oral surgeon.  Sounds like TMJ syndrome, and it may respond to a nocturnal dental splint.  Migraine, if you truly have it, would not cause these symptoms.

Question 4

i have migraine. does it have anything to do with tmj?

Accepted Answer

Many types : There are several different classifications of headaches and migraines based upon location, severity and symptoms.  I would see your dr. Asap to run some tests to hopefully narrow down the type and how to treat.  Treatment may entail other professionals too, including a tmj/tmd specialist.

Question 5

does tizinidine usually cause a throbbing headache as a side effect? can tmj pain trigger a migraine?

Accepted Answer

NO/YES: Can't say that many patients complain of throbbing headache with Tizanidine.  More lightheadedness, sedation, rarely hallucinations (in high doses).  TMJ can provoke pain in the temple regions.

Question 6

can tmj pain be in my temple area? dentist said tmj but my off/on zapping pain is in my right temple. no headache. no migraine?

Accepted Answer

: Hello. Yes, TMJ pain can radiate to the ear, temple, posterior behind the ear, deep inside the ear and down the jaw to the neck. The Temporalis muscle is a muscle of mastication and therefore can have referred pain. Often times Motrin is very effectively at reducing this inflammation as well as eliminating the pain. Check back with your Dentist/Family Doctor if the pain fails to resolve.

Question 7

i have tmj and frequent severe migraines. 2 or 3 a month. could this be serious? any otc migraine preventions?

Accepted Answer

See MD and DDS: Persistent TMJ pain and migraines should be evaluated by a qualified dentist and physician respectively. You should not rely on otc medications for prevention and relief. Seek professional advice first! there are some excellent health care professionals out there who can help. It's just a matter of finding them. Don't give up easily. Feel better.

Question 8

i've had pain in my left cheek bone for about a week that started during a migraine episode with tmj joint pain. anything to worry about? thanks

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: A migraine is not just simply a headache. Rather, it should be viewed as an attack that is accompanied by various neurological and non-neurological features as well as headache. Accompanying symptoms are facial pain, TMJ pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and blurred vision and sleep issues. See orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and management.

Question 9

took a 300mg neurontin, robaxin, 1mg klonopin, 100g trazodone, and a fioricet at the same time. any problem with it? tmj is agony and causing migraine

Accepted Answer

TMJ/ Migraine: Regarding the medications you are on and took together, please consult with your own physician. Regarding your TMJ/TMD issue, please consult with a dentist who has extensive experience and training treating TMD. The really expert ones are few and far between but have all types of modalities to evaluate and treat your joint dysfunction and get you on the path to a pain free life.

Question 10

hi, for the past year, every day i wake up with a pressure headache and l.side facial numbness. botax, migraine med,aimovig, card surgery nothing has helped. for tmj i wear mouth guard and still no relief. please tell me what's the cause. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: Not clearly feasible to pin down a precise diagnosis based upon your description, but it appears that interventions have been fruitless so far.  Find a new neurologist, hopefully a headache specialist, consider a completely new approach.  (Incidently, biofeedback and acupuncture have provided help for some.)

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Tmj causing pain in ears, jaw, toothaches are starting and migaine.have had flareups. haven't had one since feb. i have nothinginflammation & pain.

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Is there any answer or cure for someone who has migraines along with asthma, tmj , allergies, cranial pressure from weather change and from having 4 brain surgeries a long time ago. any of these my head is pounding and i am sensitive to light.

A member asked:

Every blue moon either on the one side or both sides of my jaw at the same time, i get sharp painful zaps for a bit then facial/jaw pain sometimes ha. i have tmj and etd. could this be migraine related or just tmj. happens a bit after i eat mostly?

A member asked:

I have migraine. does it have anything to do with tmj?

A member asked:

Does tizinidine usually cause a throbbing headache as a side effect? can tmj pain trigger a migraine?

A member asked:

Can tmj pain be in my temple area? dentist said tmj but my off/on zapping pain is in my right temple. no headache. no migraine?

A member asked:

I have tmj and frequent severe migraines. 2 or 3 a month. could this be serious? any otc migraine preventions?

A member asked:

I've had pain in my left cheek bone for about a week that started during a migraine episode with tmj joint pain. anything to worry about? thanks

A member asked:

Took a 300mg neurontin, robaxin, 1mg klonopin, 100g trazodone, and a fioricet at the same time. any problem with it? tmj is agony and causing migraine

A member asked:

Hi, for the past year, every day i wake up with a pressure headache and l.side facial numbness. botax, migraine med,aimovig, card surgery nothing has helped. for tmj i wear mouth guard and still no relief. please tell me what's the cause. thanks?

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