I can't remember where I read it, but I read that many people who have TMJ problems also have IBS. To me, IBS is a catch all for "we don't really know what's wrong". Regardless, there may be a connection between intestinal/bowel problems and TMJ. I think it may have something to do with the stress of having TMJ. I'll have to do some research on the connection. Do any of you who have TMJ also have IBS? If yes, what are your symptoms?
A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In March 2015, it started with 24 hours of all fluids going through my bowels. No matter how much water I drank, it went through my bowels. No peeing. Then I had diarrhea for a few days with cramps, bloating and pain. Immediately while eating or drinking, I would get pain. It went away on it's own. My family doctor prescribed Nexium. Just after I came back from Mexico, I had another episode. Again, it started with water flushing through my bowels. It lasted for 48 hours this time. I was extremely fatigued and tired. I slept for two days. No energy to even move. It was very hard to keep hydrated because all the water went straight through me. Then the diarrhea lasted for 8 days. I finally took Imodium over the counter medication to help get back to a normal bowel movement. The doctor said it could be a virus, bacterial infection or IBS. I did some tests and am waiting for the results.
I can't remember where I read it, but I read that many people who have TMJ problems also have IBS. To me, IBS is a catch all for "we don't really know what's wrong". Regardless, there may be a connection between intestinal/bowel problems and TMJ. I think it may have something to do with the stress of having TMJ. I'll have to do some research on the connection. Do any of you who have TMJ also have IBS? If yes, what are your symptoms?
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Anna
6/6/2015 12:18:05 am
Diane, has anyone suggested that IBS potentially can be connected with the TMJ implants and body's sensitivity to materials implants are made from?
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Diane
6/6/2015 05:52:51 am
I have not read that anywhere. Most of my research seems to believe that stress from TMJ disease causes IBS.
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Anna
6/6/2015 06:35:31 am
Sensitivity can result in autoimmune issues. IBS can fall into that category. There is very little research on sensitivity and TMJ implants. There could be more research on artificial joints and sensitivity in orthopedic surgery literature Leave a Reply. |
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