Nightgaurd/bite guard works for some people - doesn't work for me. Makes my jaw lock up!

Glucosamine relieves some of the stiffness and pain, and reduces the clicking sounds a little. If I run out, after a couple of days, it hurts more and sounds worse, so I can only assume the supplements help.

I've heard they are safe to take long term, but, as with all things, you should always see if they are contraindicated with any medication you're taking.

When I used to get severe headaches brought on by muscles spasms around my jaw from the TMJ problem, calcium magnesium was the best pain management tool because of its muscle relaxant properties.

When I do a lot of yoga and good stretching, the TMJ pain is usually a bit reduced. I have had a massage therapist work on it. The muscles are very small, so it does not take a lot of work to feel it. If I spend just a few minutes doing the massage I learned, it feels a lot better and I have much better mobility. I usually forget, though.

I eat pizza with a fork, only eat an apple if I've cut it into bits, only eat sandwiches with soft bread, or wraps - I can't bite into a bagel sandwich without pain - and I never chew gum. All of that seems to help a bit.

Okay, my favourite tv show is on tonight. I will massage while I watch. Thank you for the reminder!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~