Since 1995 I have had symptoms of TMJ. They were pretty mild at first and I didn't know what was wrong to begin with. However, after a while the pain and other symptoms got steadily worse. I've spent the last 6-7 years with the whole right side of my face feeling like it was alight and still no idea as to what was wrong.
TMJ is notoriously difficult to diagnose and I've had years of my doctor telling me to go to the dentist and the dentist telling me to go to the doctor. I was worried I had an infection because it felt like the pain was coming from my back tooth but once the pain intensified even more, I realised the pain was coming from my jaw.
Late last year, I was finally diagnosed with TMJ and now I know what I'm dealing with I can find a way forward.
On this blog I'll share my own experiences, the things I've found that help, and the latest research as it becomes available. If you would like to contribute or share your story, please let me know.
TMJ is notoriously difficult to diagnose and I've had years of my doctor telling me to go to the dentist and the dentist telling me to go to the doctor. I was worried I had an infection because it felt like the pain was coming from my back tooth but once the pain intensified even more, I realised the pain was coming from my jaw.
Late last year, I was finally diagnosed with TMJ and now I know what I'm dealing with I can find a way forward.
On this blog I'll share my own experiences, the things I've found that help, and the latest research as it becomes available. If you would like to contribute or share your story, please let me know.
