Question 1

is it unusual for tmj to take two to three years to heal  and go through lots of different symptoms. is it bad to have it this long?

Accepted Answer

May not be healing: Acute tmd will often resolve if the causes for it are addressed. If the causes persist, however, it can become chronic and persistent. You will need an evaluation along with some imaging to figure out the state of your joint(s). Once chronic it may require a more aggressive intervention. Good luck!

Question 2

i'm having tmj symptoms went to urgent care and was told it was tmj / i just took 1000 mg of ibuprofen for relief. is that bad ?  will the tmj go away

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No and ? Yes: The TMJ is an anatomical structure of the head and neck.  Your TMJ will not disappear after taking the Ibuprofen.  Whether or not the problem you are having with your TMJ will be alleviated after taking the Ibuprofen may depend on what type of problem you are having as there can be many causes for TMJ problems, with each requiring different treatment.  See a dentist.

Question 3

rly bad jaw/facial pain (lockjaw/tmj symptoms) following tooth extraction. was prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) but would an nsaid help me actually heal better?

Accepted Answer

See a TMJ specialist: After imaging and physical examination have excluded structural damage, management depends upon the particular type of TMJ disorder. Many posts-dental treatment TMJ patients frequently have accompanying symptoms of TMD and should be referred for appropriate management to a TMJ specialist.

Question 4

history of sinus infection/ear infections. new symptoms of mastoiditis, pain behind ear, hot red ear, went into ent, everything checked out normal, was told tmj "bad jaw joint".

woke up moisture in ear, and pain only in ear, hurts when exhaling.

Accepted Answer

Seek second opinion: Contrary to popular belief everyone has a hard time diagnosing 100% of the time.  Another set of eyes never hurts :)

Question 5

what specifically are the tmj symptoms?

Accepted Answer

TMJOINT symptoms: There are many different symptoms with tmjoint problems. Many times it feels like an earache other symptoms are difficulty opening your jaw or jaw pain or headaches or pain radiating up your head
see a periodontist to evaluate the muscles and get x-rays of your joints.

Question 6

do i have tmj disorder? whta are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy vs symptoms: When i explain tmj/tmd to my patients, i tell them that everyone has TMJ (unless some type of mutation, cancer or accident.)  TMJ is the anatomy of the jaw joints- (t) temporal bone on upper maxilla; (m) mandible- lower jaw; (j) joints- where the two meet in a complex of tendons, ligaments, etc.  Tmd are the symptoms exhibited by someone who has a problem with the TMJ complex- locking, popping.

Question 7

have you got tmj and what symptoms do you have?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Typical symptoms of TMJ issues are, in order of increasing severity: clicking/popping of the joint on opening and/or closing your mouth, crepitus (crackling/grinding) when opening/closing, difficulty opening, locking open, and pain when opening/closing/chewing. The earlier the symptoms are treated, the more likely one is to prevent them from getting worse. If you have symptoms, see a dentist asap.

Question 8

what are the symptoms, causes and medications for tmj.?

Accepted Answer

Much info: There is a lot of information regarding tmj.  See the following link from the mayo clinic for useful information on tmj.  Best wishes.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/basics/definition/con-20043566.

Question 9

how to tell if i have tmj disorder? what are common symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Jaw pain, headaches: Clicking of the tm joint, headaches, muscle soreness and fatigue, neck pain, wear facets on teeth, poor occlusion, painful opening and closing  all are signs of TMJ disorder.

Question 10

tmj symptoms: i'm wondering what are all the possible symptoms?

Accepted Answer

TMJ symptoms: Tmj troubles can lead to many muscle and joint activity malfunctions. As a result you may experience: headache, migraine, pain on opening mouth or chewing, feeling that "the bite is off",  neck ; shoulder pain, inability to smile, eye-twitching, head being tilted or posture changes, to name a few.

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I'm having tmj symptoms went to urgent care and was told it was tmj / i just took 1000 mg of ibuprofen for relief. is that bad ? will the tmj go away

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Rly bad jaw/facial pain (lockjaw/tmj symptoms) following tooth extraction. was prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) but would an nsaid help me actually heal better?

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History of sinus infection/ear infections. new symptoms of mastoiditis, pain behind ear, hot red ear, went into ent, everything checked out normal, was told tmj "bad jaw joint". woke up moisture in ear, and pain only in ear, hurts when exhaling.

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What specifically are the tmj symptoms?

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Do i have tmj disorder? whta are the symptoms?

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Have you got tmj and what symptoms do you have?

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What are the symptoms, causes and medications for tmj.?

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Tmj symptoms: i'm wondering what are all the possible symptoms?

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