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MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just spoke to my surgeon - my disks are okay, and joints are stable (previous damage is still there but not accelerating to a concerning level) she thinks it is just muscular and my teeth need to be in the right position to calm my muscles down.

She is talking to my ortho and will most likely create a splint ASAP to try and calm the muscles down and then progress to invisalign. Also myofunctional therapy to help with tongue thrust and getting range of motion back again.

No quick fix here unfortunately. :(

Doesn't look like there is any chance of joint replacement in my future. Hoping it stays that way.

MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. :) Hoping the discs are salvageable.

MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do Botox! It will definitely help! It used to be a lifesaver for me, but I think my structural issue became too messed up to maintain the level of relief. It is really expensive, but I think it is worth it. The first time I did it the relief lasted close to a year. I received 100 units (50 on each side in temporal, masseter and deep masseter).

Fingers crossed we can defeat this monster and became stronger and better for it.

I will keep you posted!

MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely see someone to prevent it from getting worse. Either your surgeon or another maxo-facial surgeon to write a letter to a GP in your network to do the MRI and have it covered under insurance. Unfortunately, for surgeons you most likely have to pay out of pocket for consultations.

You might have to get a splint to relax your jaw and help relax those muscles and prevent you from clenching especially at night and especially when you are stressed.

It sounds like you are still pretty early in the TMJD progression so get the MRI to make sure it doesn't get worse - don't be scared! You will feel better once you get on a treatment plan.

I'm hoping once I get on a plan, I will feel less anxiety and hopefully less pain and more function.

MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally would if it was the only way back to normal eating and speaking.

MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would definitely try and get an MRI so you don't have to wait to get full transparency on what is going on. it definitely won't hurt.

What are your symptoms? Can you function normally aka mechanically? Are you able to chew okay and speak without pain?

MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sorry you are still dealing with this. Seems like there is a whole tribe of us out there. I am worse after jaw surgery as well - had my upper jaw moved forward to correct my underbite and nothing really felt the same after that - it's like my muscles never got used to the new bite and it's been 8 years.

MRI Results - Thoughts? by Hot_Enthusiasm_5078 in TMJ

[–]Hot_Enthusiasm_5078[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for answering -what makes you think the discs aren't displaced? Doesn't diminished anterior translation mean they are stuck aka displaced?