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Hi. i have tmj and recently went to a chiropractor who did dry needling and adjustments. that was 5 days ago. fro. the day of adjustments and needling i have this medium to severe headache and the pain runs down my neck area. with that is dizziness?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know: I am not sure what the cause is. I am an acupuncturist and would advise that dry needling should not have caused this severity of symptoms.

Answered 6/8/2020

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

TMJ Issues: Have you seen your dentist to discuss your TMJ issues? The cause may be due to malocclusion, missing teeth, or grinding.

Answered 6/12/2020

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A member asked:

Hi. i have tmj and recently went to a chiropractor who did dry needling and adjustments. that was 5 days ago. fro. the day of adjustments and needling i have this medium to severe headache and the pain runs down my neck area. with that is dizziness?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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