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Unable to open my mouth or chew due to tm joint inflammation. on steroids for 5 weeks now. do i have any other options? hx of rheumatoid arthritis
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See details: A cortisone injection of the joint may help. If not, get an MRI of the tempromandibular joints. If there are tears or correctable issues see a maxillofacial surgeon.
Answered 5/2/2018
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Feel Your Pain: Difficult problem. Consider a few options: -Muscle relaxer -Intra-articular steroid injection by oral surgeon -Physical therapy/physio (I like these guys info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwhD5UTUW60)
Answered 5/2/2018
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