TMJ Support Group

Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment.

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HugsNeeded2
HugsNeeded2
I have TMJ and know that TMJ can cause facial pain. However, lots of the time, my sinues are also congested with the facial pain. I was wondering if any one else had this problem. I have also been told I have chronic sinusitis. Trying to figure out which it is.
floridakris
floridakris
While chronic sinusitis does happen I would highly question that without proof. TMJ can cause a lot of myofacial pain/referred pain into all parts of the face(eyes, teeth, sinuses,ears, ect...) it can also cause some wicked referred pain into your neck/shoulders, arms, fingers. My hips are out of alignment because of my TMJ, it affects ALL of my body.
If you know you have TMJ have you had your joints looked at with an MRI and cone beam Ct scan? Have you ever had myofacial massage to see if that helps with your sinus pain?

http://www.tmjhope.org/tmj-disorder-symptoms/

http://loudstuffs.wordpress.com/

http://www.tmjhope.org/tmd-treatment-options/
DebbieB1
DebbieB1
It could be both. See an ENT for the sinus and see a specialist for the TMJ. Work it together and you will find relief! I wish you the best