Other Tmd or tmj suffering

[risingsun]

I have suffered with tmd for so long, years in fact. I clench at night. I have a special splint I wear every night. I have seen a dentist for occlusion adjustments. It hurts so badly. I don't know what to do. Why must I suffer physically as well as emotionally? I need relief.

I don't believe in "forevers" but when I am in such pain it is hard to see the light. No medication helps me. In fact it makes it worse. When it flares up, time is the only healer. So, I hope for the days to be over so that it subsides. Please, I need some suggestions.

 

[FindingMyself88]

*gentle hugs* I am sorry you're in pain.. Our bodies react to the PTSD so much Mine is my back... I tense so much at night that I get muscle spasms, Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Upside Down Eagle]

This might be a "dohh" thing to say but your emotions will reflect physically.
I am guessing though it was a rhetorical question :P

I clench too and do exercises I found on YouTube that you made me think of, because it said it was also good for people with TMJ.
I don't know if it helps. Here's a link

 

[Deleted member 1860]

I was having issues at one point and looked into it. Some dentists down near the city will do a type of muscle stimulation with pulses I believe. I think it is the same type of thing that is found in every physical therapy office.....I know I had that sort of thing done on my neck and it really helped. Unfortunately not every dentist does this. I live in the sticks and all the dentists here will do is give you a splint. You've gotta search around for the ones who do these more advanced sort of treatments.

 

[KwanYingirl]

My dentist taught me how to mindfully clench my teeth and then relax. Do this for five minutes a few times a day. He said the military teaches soldiers to do this. The outcome is that by consciously relaxing your jaw after clenching will become unconsciously your brains/body will automatically relax. It works for me. I know I clench and grind my teeth still, but no more pain.