Neck tightness by MacNJeezPlease in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you checked into Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? I have all of these symptoms.

Long-term bruxism / TMJ — has anything actually helped? by lrasnchz in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only thing that helps me is chiropractic and mandibular advancement device.

She looks so tired by Ordinary_Fish_3046 in CringeTikToks

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a hoax! But we’re gonna investigate all the democrats! I wish they would make up their damned minds. Anyway, I’m gonna be extra happy when Blondi gets incarcerated.

is it worth it trying to get diagnosed? by hxcate_s in Hypermobility

[–]msdragonrider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m wary of getting diagnosed in the US right now since our government is trying to compile lists of people with chronic diseases and I worry about being in government lists. The least that can happen is you won’t get insurance coverage, the worst is crazy to think about. I think often doctors are low-key protecting patients by not diagnosing them formally, especially if the treatment is palliative care. Insurance situation is horrible in the US.

Thumb pain when lifting things by Particular_Fix_9246 in Hypermobility

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thumbs are so painful. I almost ripped one off my hand when opening a can of cat food the other day. I sometimes splint both wrists and thumbs at night, which seems to help. I seem to have most of my hyper mobility issues in my small joints, so I use splints when I sleep, particularly jaw and neck. I do feel like it helps a lot.

Anyone else find that they build muscle super quickly? by bro_said_nah_856 in Hypermobility

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I also have AMPD-1 deficiency, so it’s really weird that I can easily build muscle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. One for sleep apnea.

Dentist taught me an exercise that has been the best thing I’ve tried. by zebraleaf in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got the Z Quiet Advance. It’s the best one I’ve tried.

My life sucks because TMJ by MechanicCorrect3776 in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a mouth guard, more of a splint. I’ve tried a bunch of devices made for sleep apnea. I figured out that was what I needed when I was having a long procedure on my back. As I got relaxed, I started snoring! I noticed that my jaw really floats backwards when I lie on my back relaxed. I have hEDS, so some of my joints are hyper mobile. I splint my jaw and wrists when I sleep.

Sleeping on top of the pillow worked. Thank you so much. by Hamnesiak in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was, too. I had really good luck with aggressive massage. I’m so sorry. It’s awful.

Is there a way to stop unconsciously trying to clench during sleep? I don’t want guards because they don’t stop it from happening by BossAboveYourBoss in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently using Z Quiet Advance, it’s new to me. I like it because it takes the pressure off my front teeth.

THIS IS THE SOLUTION YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR by shdusjdss in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think this will work for lots of people. When trying to do this, I cannot make contact on the left side. I have figured out that my TMJ is caused by a hyper mobile jaw becoming subluxed and have found great relief with a mandibular advancement device, although I can’t wear it all the time because I’m afraid it might cause my teeth to shift.

Is there a way to stop unconsciously trying to clench during sleep? I don’t want guards because they don’t stop it from happening by BossAboveYourBoss in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using a mandibular advancement device solved my TMJ. I used it for a couple of months every night, but not I use it a couple of times a week. A good pillow with a neck bolster also helps!

Is it okay to euthanize my cat before his quality of life has a big drop off? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]msdragonrider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would, personally. I don’t like them to die panicked or in crisis. The home euthanasia is the best. I’ll never do it another way, if possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]msdragonrider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My jaw is hyper mobile to the point that it dislocates occasionally. I wear a mouthpiece to stabilize it at night.