For years, patients have come to my office with acute and longstanding TMJ problems and report that they have suffered with migraine headaches as well. These problems have in fact been labeled with the term “comorbid,” representing two or more medical conditions existing simultaneously regardless of their causal relationship. As a result of these patients’ jaw symptoms, … [Read more...] about Migraine Headaches & TMJ: The Connection
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Headaches & Facial Pain Caused by Emotional Distress
Caring for the Caregiver Case Study: Joan Joan was referred to my office due to her daily headaches and facial pain that had continued to get worse despite taking over-the-counter medication on a daily basis and treating herself to a few massage sessions. She had seen her family doctor who had assured her that there was nothing terribly wrong, that the headaches and facial … [Read more...] about Headaches & Facial Pain Caused by Emotional Distress
Causes of Migraine Headaches: TMJ?
Could TMJ be the Cause of a Migraine Headache? The answer is: No! People who suffer from chronic debilitating headaches are often misdiagnosed because doctors sometimes mistake tension headaches (which can be cause by TMJ disorders), for migraine headaches. The reason is that it's not unusual for people who have TMJ to experience headaches that are as intensely painful as … [Read more...] about Causes of Migraine Headaches: TMJ?