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advice on pain patches

aussiewriter
aussiewriter
Hi, I suffer from inflammation of my left TMj (Jaw) joint, my left trigeminal nerve and also the nerves going down my cheek and into my tongue. The immune system attacks these areas for some reason. I am taking Tramedo for the pain and this is helping somewhat. But I'd like more pain relief and am thinking about placing a patch over my left temple. This patch would give me a sense of comfort as well as providing pain relief. I may get a few stares from people wearing the patch here but so what. Can anyone suggest a good pain relieving patch for inflammation/fibro pain? Thanks...Ian
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think that I would talk to my doctor before putting a patch of any kind on my face.
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
I actually tried that and it didn't work. Unfortunately most of the pain we suffer in that area (headaches, TMJ, trigeminal nerve attacks) doesn't originate at the site.

TMJ comes from deep in the jaw and "might" respond to topical pain medication but I would definitely talk with your doctor about it.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have tried the pain patches on my neck and they do help some. There is also a rub on analgesic called Head On that is used for headaches, I have massaged that into my temples, it helped quite a bit actually. I think it was about six bucks at wal mart. I did do a test patch on my arm first though. Have you tried a heating pad? My TMJ was really bad, I tried chewing gum, heat, massage, pain meds, brushing teeth, sucking coughing drops. I am so sorry your having such pain. I usually get my pain patches at Wal Mart too, they run about abuck a piece depending on the size. I have also gotten them at the Dollar Stores.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have severe TMJ problems and have been told that I need the surgery as I was classified as Stage IV on both sides, but I've talked with people who had surgery and they were no better after it. I did try PT and it helped.
Here is a site that has exercises which were the same ones that my PT did with me. I continue to do them, and from the feedback on other boards, others have gotten relief. I hope this will help. Also, a splint has been of help to me, but it doesn't work for everyone.

http://www.treatment-for-tmj.com/tmj-exercises/tmj-exercises-simple-exercises-fix-tmj-home/
deleted_user
deleted_user
I forgot to mention that sublingual B-12 also helps with the nerve pain from the trigeminal nerve. I read it many years ago in " Prevention " magazine, and I have used it since that time.