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Kimbell,
I understand your problems.. I have had TMJ disorder since '89.
Here's some helpful hints for you..
1. Some opiate medications can cause you to clench. It is the reason most Docs won't prescribe narcotics for this condition. I'm not sure I believe the Docs because in my case pain meds work.
2. If you can tolerate any kind of inflammation reducers like advil, motrin or the stronger Nsaids RXed by a doctor this will be a big help.
3. Heat on the affected muscles 20 minutes on- 30 minutes off, will give temp. relief and hopefully will reduce your pain level.
4. You can go to a sports store and buy a football mouth guard(the kind you have to boil then form to your mouth) this is a temp. measure until you can get a mouth guard built by a pro. I have found the mouth guards from the pros very irritating and I pull them out of my mouth while sleeping. In fact the last one was so misformed it set my jaw in position where my teeth couldn't meet. It hurt more than it ever did before..!
5. Valium helps me. I'm a light weight so I take just 2.5mg at night.
6. Remember this saying, "Lips together and teeth apart".
This is the most comfortable position and doesn't strain the muscles.
7. Do not chew any chewy foods like steak or chew gum! Cut everything into bite size pieces.
When it's really bad keep to soups, mashed food and drinks (without a straw!). And the ever popular do not smoke!
8. If you can do something relaxing, take a bath, meditate, enjoy a hobby.. Try it for the relaxation....
I hope this is of some help.... Poco
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