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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Perhaps because the overwhelming majority of people seeking treatment for TMJ are women, stress has become one of the most widely accepted (and most harmful) theories for the cause TMJ. Frequently, TMJ patients are labeled as having a psychological disorder if they don't respond to treatment, and are blamed for causing and/or maintaining their pain. With no credible explanation for their pain, it is little wonder that many patients begin to feel depressed and alienated from family, friends, and professional providers. Some eventually doubt their own sanity.
Posted on 07/18/08, 03:07 am |
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i was totally starting to doubt my sanity. i finally found a doctor who believes me. she is putting me on ssi until i can get better. every other doctor acted like i was crazy for having so many headaches and tight muscles. this is the first doc that has givin me muscle relaxers and i have had problems for almost 8 years. 
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thats awesome, youll be sleeping 100 times better within a week or two , maybe even sooner. it takes the steam out of the clenching muscles, and takes the spasms down.
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I agree- I don't know where I would be with out my muscle relaxers. I take them only when I need them- had to take one last night- big bad migraine AND muscle spasms..yuck.
Bite splint therapy is starting to work too. Lots of patience needed with that thing! good luck. Jill
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