In article >,
K > wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
> > Not off topic since it does affect chewing...
> >
> > I have it off and on and it's flaring up again. Gods it hurts! I think
> > it's related to developing Osteoarthritis.
> >
> > Dammit, I'm too young for this. Anyone have any advice other than
> > shitloads of Ibuprofen?
>
> You have my sympathy; TMJ is horrible. It's hard to believe just how
> painful it is until you've got it.
It can be... but the pain varies. Depends on how bad it gets.
but thanks.
>
> I'll concur with all those who said "see a dentist and get a retainer
> device". It works. Especially if you're clenching your jaw at night,
> which you said in a later post you are.
Indeed. I just need to find one I can trust and go do it. I need a
checkup anyway.
>
> In the meantime, one thing that I found offered me some temporary
> relief was to push my tongue up against the roof of my mouth as hard
> as possible. The movement forces the lower jaw down, easing the
> clenching. Do it every time you think about doing it.
Huh. That sounds interesting, thanks!
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