Sign in

or Register now

ChronicPainConnection.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Causes Of Tmj

91_6175

Ask the Expert: Migraines Caused by TMJ?

By Dr. Mark Borigini Health Expert
Dear Dr. Borigini,

Is TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) often associated with migraines?  I have had chronic classical migraines since Feb. 2004 due to my jaw dislocation.

Patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders exhibit significantly more jaw dysfunction and pericranial muscle tenderness compared to migraine patients.  Jaw pain that occurs with chewing often is considered to be TMJ dysfunction, particularly if subluxation (abnormality of the normal position of a j... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

77_6122
Jaw Pain Could Be Sign of Serious Heart Condition
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...the only symptom, it is more often associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction... Read more »

91_6175
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD): Tangled Up With Fibromyalgia
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...damage to the cartilage or ligaments of the temporomandibular joint.  This can in... Read more »

5954_9999
Grind, Grind, Grind Those Teeth
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

To the young, the teeth don't seem important. They're hard, indestructible and permanent. As a case... Read more »

5949_2767
September is Pain Awareness Month
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...million.Approximately 10.8 million people suffer with temporomandibular joint disorder (aka TMJ... Read more »

Health Guide

Bruxism
...partners Sore or painful jaw Headache Earache (partly because the structures of the temporomandibular joint are very close to the ear canal, and partly because of referred... Read more »
TMJ disorders
...Trigger points can refer pain to other areas, causing a headache, earache, or toothache. Other possible causes of TMJ-related symptoms include arthritis, fractures, dislocations, and structural... Read more »
TMJ Overview: Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
TMJ is short for "Temporomandibular Joint" which is the jaw joint. Each person has two, one in front of each ear. It connects the lower and upper jaw bones and allows the joint to move up and down,... Read more »
TMJ Medications
...used in treatment.  Here is a list of medications that are commonly used to treat the symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder: Acetaminophen - Tylenol Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs... Read more »
MRI of the head
...to cardiogenic embolism Stroke secondary to FMD Stroke secondary to syphilis Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome Toxoplasmosis Transient... Read more »

Related News

Drugs Cause Cognitive Problems for Seniors
May 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Common drugs used to treat stomach cramps, ulcers, motion sickness and urinary incontinence appear to cause older, healthy... Read summary »

Toxic Chemical Linked to Obesity
December 05, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A toxic chemical may be contributing to the worldwide obesity epidemic. Scientists recently observed that tributyltin -- a... Read summary »

Fitness Levels may Lower Death Risks
May 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Exercising regularly may offer more benefits than simply shedding extra pounds or relieving stress. A new analysis reveals a... Read summary »

Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome
May 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It was once thought that obesity itself was the cause of metabolic syndrome. But now, new research indicates overeating, and... Read summary »

Corticosteroids Linked to Pneumonia
January 09, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inhaling corticosteroids to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may cause pneumonia, a new study shows. The lung... Read summary »