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Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD or TMD), or TMJ syndrome, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. The ...

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Is there anything non-surgical to do for the headaches? I wear a splint 24-7, but nothing seems to help.
Posted on 12/23/07, 01:12 pm
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Reply #1 - 12/31/07  11:54am
" I wish I knew myself; I could not even wear the guard..I broke it!
On a car trip one time, I went to sleep with my head against the passenger side window.. the vibration did relieve it to a point and I did sleep for a while.. Sure, I know that sounds funny, but when you are in pain you try anything. "
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