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jaw...

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by Duckie, Jul 23, 2005.

  1. Duckie

    Duckie Member

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    I've been having problems with my jaw, it pops a lot, and sometimes it's so bad I can't really eat. But then it goes away...

    well, I guess I'm one of the only people to say that I have a double jointed jaw...lol

    has this ever happened to anyone else?
     
    Duckie, Jul 23, 2005
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  3. ihmurria

    ihmurria fini

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    mine pops out of joint if I open it up a lot, but it hurts, and I can't keep it that way for any length of time. It's never affected my eating though... have you asked your doctor about it at all?
     
    ihmurria, Jul 24, 2005
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  5. rubicon

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    I have that...they call it TMJ. My doctor said if it gets worse you can get a surgery done....but that's mainly for really severe cases. Mine's not too bad and I usually don't notice it much. If it's really tight and hard to open I try and avoid 'big' food like sub sandwiches etc.
     
    rubicon, Jul 24, 2005
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  7. icedteapriestess

    icedteapriestess linguistic freak

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    I have the same prob. Doesn't effect my eatting, but it does cause problems with some extra-curicular activities that involve opening my mouth wide for extended periods of time. lol. I also avoid "big" food.... and sometimes even yawning can cause my jaw to stick... almost like it de-hinges like snakes do to eat an egg.
     
    icedteapriestess, Jul 24, 2005
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  9. Duckie

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    Wow...I wasn't sure if there was actual name for it, or if I were just messed up...haha...Mine doesn't really hurt, it's just annoying. What does TMJ stand for?
     
    Duckie, Jul 26, 2005
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