Severe TMJ/TMD & long-term chonic head & neck pain
Severe TMJ/TMD & long-term chonic head & neck pain
Added: February 11, 2008 - 10:21 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Mclean, DC
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Case Summary
TMJ / Bite Problems
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: Spring, 2007
Last Cleaning: Spring, 2007
Case Description
My wife has severe TMJ/TMD with long-term chronic severe head & neck pain and chronic fatigue. Dr. Brendan Stack confirmed the TMJ/TMD diagnosis in May, 2007 via MRI and exam. She has been wearing a TMJ splint for 8 months with no improvement. Dr. Stack has made regular modifications to the splint over this period. However since the fall she has gotten much worse and we are having more and more communication problems with Dr. Stack which have been exacerbated by his recent medical problems.
We are looking for another TMJ/TMD specialist to take a fresh look at the problem and treatment plan. We are especially seeking someone who will explain why they are taking actions they take, what milestones they are measuring progress by, and what they expect to happen after a splint adjustment. We have the MRI and are ready to bring it to a consultation
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