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valval
valval Non-active member Posts: 14,911
edited 13. Jun 2010, 13:58 in Living with Arthritis archive
ok i know better ,but been in quite a lot of pain last week or so and wake up clenching my teeth .jaw now aching most of the day and clunking more than it was think i am falling to bits not much fun taking pain meds so what else can stop me doing ot whlie asleep do not even know am doing it lol val
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  • lavenderlady
    lavenderlady Non-active member Posts: 409
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    can they not fit you with a moulded mouth piece? my Dads got one and it works for him
  • skezier
    skezier Non-active member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Val,

    As Lavender Lady said you can get guards, though I think I read Page saying how much money they were :shock: Its was a bit scary the price of them..... Could you get an appointment with OT Val? Maybe they could help?

    I hope it does all settle down for you soon and sending a (((( )))) Cris xx
  • abbie41
    abbie41 Non-active member Posts: 55
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Could you find a way to deal with the pain and take a relaxing bath and really unwind before bed? I know what thats like as I grind my teeth in the night when I'm stressed. Its horrid and annoying. I guess you have to try and relax more xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, have heard of people using mouth guards for this too ... never crossed my mind they would cost (durr!) Might work out cheaper than lots of dental work though ...

    Do you do it every night or just when the pain is worst?

    Might be worth tackling it on all fronts and see who has the best solution!! Gp v dentist v OT!!

    Hope you find a solution that works - too much grinding will damage the enamel and you have enough on your hands dealing with arther without having to tackle major dentistry ...

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • bubbles
    bubbles Non-active member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    ok i know better ,but been in quite a lot of pain last week or so and wake up clenching my teeth .jaw now aching most of the day and clunking more than it was think i am falling to bits not much fun taking pain meds so what else can stop me doing ot whlie asleep do not even know am doing it lol val

    Gum shields, or mouth guards are the best things, I used to have one as I ground my teeth at night. The dentist can sort one out for you, but I seem to remember it wasn't cheap. No harm in asking them for advice though, plus the price :!: xx Bubbles
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I have no practical advice valval, just posting to say I'm sorry and I hope you can find a cure. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    lavenderlady wrote:
    can they not fit you with a moulded mouth piece? my Dads got one and it works for him

    My dentist threatened me with one of those :wink:

    Rheumy said it was arthritis :(

    Try try try to relax if you can Val (I know this is easier said than done)

    Love

    Toni xx
  • valval
    valval Non-active member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    thanks all it just when things very bad but think they improving now so fingers crossed that it goes away will ask gp when see her tue and need to go for check up at dentist so might see what they cost . thanks every one been doing jaw exercises all day lok bit strange lol but whet ever helps . will keep taking pain meds for few days to be sure i sleep . thanks for replys have good evening every one val
    val
  • woodbon
    woodbon Non-active member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, Yes, I also have been threatened with a mouth guard. Sorry, but I don,t think I could bear it! I had a false tooth fitted after an extraction of a front tooth so that the space could alter before a perminant bridge could be fitted. My Mum resqued it from the bin at least once! :shock: :oops: No real helpful suggestions, sorry.
    Love Sue
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    thanks all it just when things very bad but think they improving now so fingers crossed that it goes away will ask gp when see her tue and need to go for check up at dentist so might see what they cost . thanks every one been doing jaw exercises all day lok bit strange lol but whet ever helps . will keep taking pain meds for few days to be sure i sleep . thanks for replys have good evening every one val

    and anti-inflams if you arent already?? when you go to bed - last thing - try to RELAX if you possibly can

    Love

    Toni xx(face ache :wink: )
  • trisher
    trisher Non-active member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Val

    Just picked up on this.

    I wake up or get during the day very bad pain from my ear down my jaw and into neck. My ear is so sensative I cannot touch it.

    Well they said it was arthur coming in again. The dentist did recommend a gum shield as you tense up when you are in pain.

    Val there are still NHS dentist and the cost would be cheaper for you if you can find one.

    Trish xxx

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