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#16 Post by **AF104** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:17 am

There's stronger medicines but you should talk to the OS about that.

#17 Post by **candycin** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:26 am

i just called the pharmacy and he said it was okay to take advil and tylenol at the same time as long as it isnt for a long period of time

#18 Post by **AF104** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:48 am

I think my TMJ related pain lasted for 3-4 months so it may be a "long period of time" that you need medication. Hopefully, that's not the case though.

#19 Post by **candycin** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:51 am

yikes!!!
the pain i have is lower more in my cheek and sometimes does spike up to my joint
i am pretty sure it is muscle pain not bone
it is intense and unbearable

heat or ice?

#20 Post by **AF104** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:03 am

Well, TMJ pain is generally felt in the muscles that are involved in chewing and the ear. Here's a picture:

http://s2.hubimg.com/u/244501_f260.jpg

TMJ dysfunction causes pain in any of the red(muscular) areas and perhaps other areas in near proximity to those muscles.

#21 Post by **candycin** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:18 am

i never had issues with this before
i am 6 weeks post op and this severe pain just started thursday

#22 Post by **srs** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:09 am

Sounds like you are being undertreated if all you are taking is Advil and Tylenol (yes, it is ok, but not ideal nor recommended) for 10/10 pain. Of course, pain is subjective. Have you tried alternating hot and cold packs? When do you have to see your OS again?

#23 Post by **candycin** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:25 am

i seen the OS yesterday and he replaced the bands and now all the muscles are fighting that
he did give me tylenol 3s but they dont work
i see him again next tuesday

#24 Post by **candycin** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:25 am

i will try the heat and ice at this point i will try anything thanks for the suggestion

#25 Post by **AF104** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:11 am

I didn't have any pain right away either. I think it started around six weeks as well. If Tylenol3 didn't work then you need to upgrade to stronger medications and not downgrade to OTC's which clearly aren't working.

#26 Post by **candycin** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:16 am

thanks AF104
i will see how i do tonight and if it isnt any better i will call the OS in the morning