tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post564855347393316729..comments2024-03-28T03:22:58.372-04:00Comments on DIY by Design: Let's Swoon TogetherDIYbyDesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13539686141594500815noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-36585699593259480952011-08-02T23:02:10.107-04:002011-08-02T23:02:10.107-04:00I was diagnosed with a mild-ish case at about 18 (...I was diagnosed with a mild-ish case at about 18 (I'm 30+ now). At the time, my mom worked for an amazing group of Oral Surgeons in Seattle who did my treatment. I didn't require any surgery (thankfully) however I did have to be sedated once because my jaw had locked shut (finals time in college). I get migraines often - some of which can be attributed to TMJ.<br /><br />I clench at nightJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423837409223375136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-65066689995907546432011-08-02T07:30:08.456-04:002011-08-02T07:30:08.456-04:00Judy - I'm so sorry to hear about your tmj. I ...Judy - I'm so sorry to hear about your tmj. I hope the oral surgeon can provide some relief.Crystalhttp://www.theweekendhomemaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-56361422203930818852011-08-01T17:08:33.964-04:002011-08-01T17:08:33.964-04:00Ugh! I'm sorry to hear that about your poor ja...Ugh! I'm sorry to hear that about your poor jaw! I hope you feel better soon. Thanks so much for the shout-out to our blog, especially since you're feeling so lousy! <br />-ShannaShannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006744624040817653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-60174285807655159402011-08-01T14:15:10.853-04:002011-08-01T14:15:10.853-04:00I am so sorry to hear it, how absolutely awful.I h...I am so sorry to hear it, how absolutely awful.I hope somehow you can get to be pain-free!!Thinking of you and praying this will be a thing of the past soon and will be resolved.<br />XOXO<br />BeaModern Country Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876033776851036157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-55909599230785736162011-08-01T11:22:44.520-04:002011-08-01T11:22:44.520-04:00When I had it, the dentist had me eat soft foods o...When I had it, the dentist had me eat soft foods only for a month, and I applied hot, moist heat regularly. (A lot of times I would just have a cup of peppermint tea and put the warm cup up where my jaw was.) I also became more conscious of relaxing my jaw and found that I often clenched my teeth.<br /><br />I have not been troubled with it since I started retraining myself to keep a loose jaw, Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-25969122820303932582011-08-01T11:07:26.140-04:002011-08-01T11:07:26.140-04:00I don't have any knowledge of TMJ, Judy, but I...I don't have any knowledge of TMJ, Judy, but I hope you are feeling better soon and they can help. I'm curious as to how this comes on ~ is it a stress thing?Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-36085799864455442402011-08-01T10:43:36.860-04:002011-08-01T10:43:36.860-04:00I've had the same problem. Mind was caused by ...I've had the same problem. Mind was caused by stress (I was in college and planning my wedding), which caused me to grind my teeth in my sleep. You can get a mouth guard to help with that. I hope you find the right avenue for relief.Sharynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923918341304549597.post-7165444900615719182011-08-01T10:42:14.165-04:002011-08-01T10:42:14.165-04:00Oh, I'm so sorry Judy! I suffer from TMJ also ...Oh, I'm so sorry Judy! I suffer from TMJ also and know how painful it can be. It really contributes to my migraines too so I totally feel for you my friend and pray you get some relief soon!<br />VanessaAt The Picket Fencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846200981778597675noreply@blogger.com