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What Causes Severe TMJ And Recurrent Acute Muscle Spasms?

Hi, I have recurring acute muscle spasms and through the years physical therapy has helped. I don t have a specific diagnosis. An MRI several times have shown nothing. I ve had two neck surgeries for herniated and ruptured discs. I have severe tmj and my jaws can lock up.
Fri, 8 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your complain, TMJ can occur due to the disturbances in the functioning of jaw joint known as temporomandibular joint leading to TMJ/TMD. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get a thorough evaluation and a full mouth X-ray known as orthopantomogram done. As of now, you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant, like Chlorzoxazone and do warm compresses over the jaw. Take a soft diet and avoid excessive mouth opening. The physician can evaluate you clinically and along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. He can also advise you mouth guards and physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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What Causes Severe TMJ And Recurrent Acute Muscle Spasms?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain, TMJ can occur due to the disturbances in the functioning of jaw joint known as temporomandibular joint leading to TMJ/TMD. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get a thorough evaluation and a full mouth X-ray known as orthopantomogram done. As of now, you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant, like Chlorzoxazone and do warm compresses over the jaw. Take a soft diet and avoid excessive mouth opening. The physician can evaluate you clinically and along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. He can also advise you mouth guards and physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.