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Sunday, January 3, 2010

Misdiagnosis by Physicians: TMJ and Headaches

Misdiagnosis by Phyicians; TMJ and Headaches


In an recent article published in Redbook Magazine, there is an article titled "Four Diseases Doctors Get Wrong". Not surprisingly, TMJ and headaches is listed as one of them. This is not to put down doctors at all, however, TMJ is truly one of the most overlooked medical conditions today. The article states, symptoms: Headaches and/or ringing or aching ears, or possibly aching back, neck and/or teeth. The doctors says it is migraines or an ear disorder. It could be TMJ Syndrome.

Why the confusion? When the joint connecting your jaw and skull becomes inflamed , the pain radiates and causes headaches and mimics ear problems. This needs to be treated by a neuromuscular dentist who is highly trained in TMJ, but the symptoms will likely send you to an ENT or Internist.

We see patients weekly who have been to many specialist that have not been able to diagnose this problem. However, it is good that they have ruled out other medical issues.

Sadly, many patients live with this pain for years before discovering that it can be treated.

If you have any questions with regards to TMJ please do not hesitate to call Dr. Ronald Konig's office as they welcome the opportunity to help you or answer any questions you may have: 713-668-2289


posted by Ron Konig at 9:27 PM

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