Hello,
I have been troubled with TMJ pain of 2 years now. I just can't get relief!
It started as a stress and anxiety habit and I hold my stress in my jaw. The problem is now my jaw cracks with every movement and it's so painful. I can barely touch my teeth together. My face throbbs and feels as though I have been punched daily. I can't eat tough foods as the pain is too much.
I get headaches constantly and balance issues. Whilst my stress has reduced the daily pain has become the new stress and anxiety driver as I just can't get relief.
I saw a dental specialist after a long wait list who basically said "tough, you have done it to yourself and I can't treat" out the room in 30 seconds
After a complaint, I went back 4 months later, this point clearly upset and depressed at the issue and I got the same response!!!
I don't know what to do. I have a night guard which does nothing. I can't keep taking painkillers
Any advice?