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Ever have sound sensitivity or balance off with TMJ?

calmshell

I've had TMJ many years but just recently experienced extreme light and sound sensitivity when I had severe jaw pain one day. I experie...

Are my symptoms tmj related?

GudiiFlou

Hello Dear Community, So about 2 months ago started to get really really nauseous and dizzy at times with mild to severe headaches. ...

1 answer

TMJ solutions for joint effusion

rheamoss

After 3 years of constant 24 hour pain in my facial muscles and jaw have finally been diagnosed with TMJ issues. I had an MRI which sh...

5 answers

Lump under cheekbone

dannyhypo

A big lump in my face has swollen up. It feels like a ridge of muscle or tissue about half an inch under my cheekbone (zygomatic arch) an...

3 answers | 1 comment

Ever have misaligned jaw?

calmshell

I've had TMJ for many years, never experienced popping sounds in jaw. It's been popping for almost three weeks now, (no pain just sound)b...

TMD and Crossbites

dana007

I have had a crossbite since as far as I remember. I started treatment with braces when I was 13, and had them removed when I was 16. I w...

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