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TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Syndrome and the Migraine Syndrome by J. Wes Tanner, MD

“Ouch! My ear hurts like crazy. I have been noticing my jaw popping occasionally. I hope I am not going to need another root canal. That last root canal really hurt twice. I am not sure which hurt worse: my mouth or my pocketbook. If I had a fever, I would swear I had an ear infection. I am going to the doctor and get a prescription of antibiotics. Maybe that will help.” This patient has TMJ, temporomandibular joint syndrome. Antibiotics are only required if the patient has subsequent tooth abscess. I cannot begin to tell you how many patients I have seen who would demand antibiotics to treat this non-infectious condition. TMJ is extremely common in the migraine syndrome (explained below). The muscle tightness in the upper neck just below the mastoid process (part of skull behind the ear) also correlates well to the tightness in the temple and jaw muscle. I found it extremely rare for a patient to have TMJ and not have migraines. Usually a severe cross bite or other malformation of the mouth would be present if the patient did not have migraines. This person falls into the migraine syndrome profile. Let me explain what I mean by the migraine syndrome. It is the outward expression of the body's sensitivity to light, sound, smell, food, and/or stress. Some people are more sensitive than others; therefore, their reactions to different stimuli are greater. This sensitivity can be manifested in the body as migraines, sinus headaches, neck aches, palpitations, irritable bowel syndrome, motion sickness or vertigo, reactive hypoglycemia, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), panic attacks, and/or fibromyalgia. Now that's a mouthful! Understanding what is going on with you is very important in the healing process. ENT surgeons, dentists, physical therapists, psychologists can all play a role in treatment of TMJ. A headache specialist that understands the role of migraine syndrome in TMJ or an enlightened primary care physician can make the difference in your outcome.

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TMJ (temporomandibular joint) Syndrome and the Migraine Syndrome by J. Wes Tanner, MD
“Ouch! My ear hurts like crazy. I have been noticing my jaw popping occasionally. I hope I am not going to need another root canal. That last root canal really hurt twice. I am not sure which hurt worse: my mouth or my pocketbook. If I had a fever, I would swear I had an ear infection. I am going to the doctor and get a prescription of antibiotics. Maybe that will help.” This patient has
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, and the Migraine Syndrome by J. Wes Tanner, MD
“Oh, I must have eaten the wrong thing again! My bowels get stressed out so easily. Sometimes I get severe stomach pain and loose stools. My doctor wanted to do some tests the last time I saw him. Upper GI, gall bladder ultrasound, colonoscopy, and blood work doesn't sound like much fun to me! I wonder: why do I feel this way?” This person may have intermittent loose stools and even occasional
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Constipation, and the Migraine Syndrome by J. Wes Tanner, MD
“Oh my, I feel bloated again. It's been three days since I've had a bowel movement. This cramping is killing me. It always seems to be worse with stress. Metamucil and laxatives really don't seem to help very much. What am I going to do?” Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation is very common, as well as being very frustrating. The migraine syndrome (explained below) addresses the prob
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Fibromyalgia and Migraine Syndrome by J. Wes Tanner, MD
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Vertigo, Motion Sickness, and the Migraine Syndrome by J. Wes Tanner, MD
“Whoa! The room started spinning again! I just caught myself in time. I was walking into the kitchen and as I turned, it happened. I closed my eyes as the room was whirling around. I've been noticing this more lately. Sometimes it lasts longer and I will even get sick on my stomach. There must be something wrong with my inner ear or brain. I am going to the doctor and ask him why do I feel this w
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Migraines and the Migraine Syndrome by J. Wes Tanner, MD
“I feel tired. There I go yawning again. Why did I come into the bedroom anyway? I wish I could find that box of chocolates I stashed away. My neck sure is stiff today. That spot on my head is hurting again. It always starts hurting when I get one of those sick headaches! Oh, maybe it's happening again! I can feel the throbbing pulsation on the side of my head and in my sinuses. I need to turn off
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