is my tinnitus due to tmj?

[purringkite464]

i am 17 and have a high pitch ring thats the tone and loudness of a CTR tv. i also have clicking and locking jaw, i have also listend to my ipod on full for the last year, when i clench my jaw the ringing gets louder, when i push on my forehead and use my neck to counter it it rings louder, and if i push on my open jaw with my palm it rings louder too! i had my hearing tested and they say i have above normal hearing. so is my tinnitus due to my loud ipod or my tmj? ive stopped using my ipod anyways.

[rutski]

I'm 19 and in a similar situation: tinnitus, iPod on full for the last 6-7 months, but also massive jaw-popping sounds and a slew of other TMJ issues.

I don't think your question is answerable here on Yahoo Answers, you should get the TMJ fixed and see if the tinnitus goes away.

That'll tell you with some reasonable degree of certainty if it was the TMJ or not.

I myself am starting treatment with this guy here in a few weeks: http://www.headaches.com/about_the_doctor.htm

Hope all goes well,
-Patrick

[canudig?]

 
TMJ refers to the Temporomandibular Joints. The joints that connects the lower jaw to the skull. While the abbreviation TMJ refers specifically to these joints, it is commonly used to refer to disorders that are associated with the joints. The disorder is actually called TMD, but since it is more commonly known as TMJ, that is the term we will use here.

People who suffer from TMJ disorders often experience a difficulty in biting or chewing, and possibly a clicking sound while chewing. Other symptoms may include a reduced ability to open the mouth, jaw pain, headaches, and earaches. Many of these symptoms are caused by the effects of physical and emotional stress. Stress can cause a person to clench the jaws and grind the teeth, both during waking hours and while asleep. This clenching and grinding can result in contracted muscles and pinched nerves in the jaw, neck, and head, leading to headaches, toothaches, and earaches.


Prevention methods for TMJ include relaxation techniques to reduce your overall stress level. Avoid chewing gum or eating foods that are difficult to chew. Get plenty of sleep and drink plenty of water everyday. And always try to maintain a good posture, both sitting and standing.

To self-treat your TMJ, try massaging the affected muscles. Gently rub all of the muscles of the face, shoulders, and back of the neck. Press on the muscles to identify painful points. Then massage the painful spots with slow, short strokes. Do this several times a day until the affected muscles are no longer painful when pressed.

With extreme cases of TMJ, mouthguards can be effective at reducing the clenching and grinding while you sleep. This is an option you can discuss with your dentist. There are also some natural exercises that you can do using the jaw, tongue, and throat. These exercises have been known to greatly reduce, and even eliminate altogether, the symptoms of TMJ.
By: MA Rose

 

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