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Q: I have an old issue returning, it's about TMJ

Had some old issues pop up again with TMJ. I read here ---

 

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ). TMJ is caused by clenching the jaws or grinding the teeth (usually during sleep), or by abnormalities in the jaw joints themselves. The diagnosis is easy if chewing produces pain or if jaw motion is restricted or noisy. TMJ pain can occur in the ear, cheek, temples, neck, or shoulders.

 

Is this a normal for most headache and migraine triggers? Doctors say I'm clinching my mouth tight because I am in a lot of pain at night.  I have BT Migraines and now doctors say it might also be TMJ co-morbit.

 

Thank you for any answers

Dutchess

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Teri Robert, Health Guide
6/ 2/10 1:36pm

Hi, Dutchess,

 

First, clenching doesn't always cause TMJ. If you think you have TMJ, it's best to see a dentist or oral surgeon who's familiar with it and have your temeromandibular joints checked.

 

TMJ is a trigger for some Migraineurs, but I wouldn't say "most" of them.

 

If it turns out that you do have comorbid TMJ, your dentist can fit you with a night guard to help with it.

 

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By Dutchess— Last Modified: 12/25/10, First Published: 06/02/10