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My 13 year old daughter has had tmj for 2-3yrs has been seen at Eastman dental hospital and has tried night splint which made matters worse, follows advice and exercises.Has had physio but physio used acupuncture needles which after treatment caused her to faint and black out next day causing a visit to accident and emergency.Problem has taken over her life. Pain and spasm in right jaw considerable and jaw sees very lax. She is sporty but has lax joints in knees and elbows. She takes regular pain killers and I massage gently but all to no avail. What do you recommend?
My 13 year old daughter has had tmj for 2-3yrs has been seen at Eastman dental hospital and has tried night splint which made matters worse, follows advice and exercises.Has had physio but physio used acupuncture needles which after treatment caused her to faint and black out next day causing a visit to accident and emergency.Problem has taken over her life. Pain and spasm in right jaw considerable and jaw sees very lax. She is sporty but has lax joints in knees and elbows. She takes regular pain killers and I massage gently but all to no avail. What do you recommend?