
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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Hi all!
I am begging for help. I have had TMJ for about 6 years. I did the whole mouth guard, therapy, etc. I was also diagnosed with Trigeminal Neurelgia, which also affects the face. I am expereincing major facial pain and swelling on the left side of my face. My dentist told me that maybe its that one of the discs is out of place in my jaw..etc.
I am wondering if it is normal to have such pain in the face and swelling with TMJ. can someone help me? thanks mary
I am begging for help. I have had TMJ for about 6 years. I did the whole mouth guard, therapy, etc. I was also diagnosed with Trigeminal Neurelgia, which also affects the face. I am expereincing major facial pain and swelling on the left side of my face. My dentist told me that maybe its that one of the discs is out of place in my jaw..etc.
I am wondering if it is normal to have such pain in the face and swelling with TMJ. can someone help me? thanks mary
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The Kinnie-Funt Visual Index of Head, Neck and Facial Pain and TMJ Dysfuction:
Eye Pain and Eye Problems:
- eye pain above, below, behind
- bloodshot eyes
- blurring of vision
- bulging appearance
- pressure behind the eyes
- light sensitivity
- watering of the eyes
- drooping of the eye lid
Head Pain, Headache Problems, Facial Pain:
- forehead pain
- temporal pain
- "migraine" type headache
- "cluster-type" headache
- sinus headache under the eyes
- posterior headaches, back of head, with or without shooting pains
- hair and/or scalp painful to touch
Mouth, Face, Cheek, and Chin Problems:
- discomfort or pain to any of these areas
- limited opening
- inability to open the jaw smoothly or evenly
- jaw deviates to one side when opening
- inability to "find bite" with teeth
Teeth and Gum Problems:
- clenching or grinding at night
- looseness and or soreness of back teeth
- tooth pain
Jaw and Jaw Joint Problems:
- clicking, popping jaw joints
- grating sounds
- jaw locking opened or closed
- pain in cheek muscles
- uncontrollable jaw or tongue movements
Ear Pain, Ear Problems, and Postural Imbalances:
- hissing, buzzing, ringing, or roaring sounds
- diminished hearing
- ear pain - without infection
- clogged, stuffy, "itchy" ears, feeling of fullness
- balance problems, "vertigo", dizziness, or disequilibrium
Throat Problems:
- swallowing difficulties
- tightness of throat
- sore throat without infection
- voice fluctuations
- laryngitis
- frequent coughing or constant clearing of throat
- feeling of foreign object in throat
- tongue pain
- salivation (intense)
- pain of the hard palate in the mouth
Neck and Shoulder Problems:
- lack of mobility - reduced range of movement
- stiffness
- neck pain
- tired, sore neck muscles
- shoulder aches
- back pain upper and lower
- arm and finger tingling, numbness and or pain
While many of these symptoms have been connected with TMJ Dysfunction, there is no true "classic" picture of a person that suffers from TMJ Dysfunction.
Take care,
MASHlover
Thanks MASH lover for the post very informative and good to read.
I hope you feel better soon.
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I just wanted to write a suggestion for your Trigeminal Nerve disorder. I think a neck brace would help tremendously. The Trigeminal nerve (also known as the 5th cranial nerve) stems from the back of your upper neck. I neck brace may help realign the muscles around the 5th nerve and may reduce your facial pain. My mother suffered from Trigeminal nerve disorder and it's actually most common in middle-aged women. Like you, my mom had a disc that was pressing on the cranial nerves- so it's definitely a structural issue. Wearing the neck brace was the only thing that helped my mom. I hope this helps! -Piper