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TMJ

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Edison, NJ

Has anyone had issies with TMJ? Temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. I have been having issues for the passed year with my jaw popping and prior to it I noticed my face would easily get swollen when chewing. Wonder if it is related in anyway to fibromyalgia.

March 7, 2019
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Members shared their experiences with TMJ and fibromyalgia, with many confirming a connection between the two conditions, often triggered by... Read more

Members shared their experiences with TMJ and fibromyalgia, with many confirming a connection between the two conditions, often triggered by unconscious teeth clenching or grinding due to chronic pain. Several members found relief through various approaches, including chiropractic care, nighttime mouth guards or retainers to prevent grinding, physical therapy targeting the mouth and neck, fish oil supplements, and using ice packs or heat with ibuprofen to reduce inflammation. A recurring theme was the long journey to diagnosis, the chronic nature of TMJ symptoms ranging from jaw popping and facial swelling to intense ear pain, and the importance of becoming aware of jaw clenching habits to help manage flare-ups.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I use to get it really bad but I been taking fish oil 2x a day and it has helped me. When I questioned if it was helping I went off it and soon found it that it was for my TMJ came back. But not sure if others have had relief with it like I have.

March 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I, too, have TMJ. Along with chiropractic, I also have a mouth retainer that I use to inhibit the clenching and grinding that I do. This all seems to minimize my issues.

March 7, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes it’s a lovely addition to the symptom list of Fibro ☹️

March 7, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have tmj have had it for at least 15 years. Getting it diagnosed took forever i remember. Thankfully it calmed down on its own after a few years and hasnt been an issue. I saw a chiropractor for it. I beleve it is related to fibro.

March 7, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I developed TMJ after fibro. It was caused mainly because I was constantly gritting my teeth from pain and I wasnt aware of it. Once I became aware of what I was doing I would focus on jaw and check if I was clenching it. Also because of a back injury and pain I sleep flat on my stomach with my head twisted to the side. This position can throw the allignment of my jaw out of place. But there is not much i can do about that because its the only way I can now get any sleep.

March 8, 2019 (edited)

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