Ihadcancer 316 Report post Posted April 2 Hi friends! I've had virtually no health anxiety for a very long time and am not SUPER worried about this, but knew I could turn here for some common sense. I clinch my teeth and used to have to wear a night guard. That eased and I found I could sleep better without and not clinch/ grind. The last week or so I've woken with sore teeth and jaw knowing I've been clinching. Two nights ago I was on my right side and felt the clinch start in my left jaw so I put my fist up and pushed against the middle of my face next to my mouth to stop it. Hours (I think) later, I felt and heard a buzzing. It woke me and I realized it was in that area and jerked my hand away. It stopped immediately. Same thing last night. The bottom of my fist was on the area where the TMJ nerve runs. Today it feels a bit odd, like a bit numb on that side of the face. I think I compressed the nerve and caused irritation. Certainly some tumor or MS wouldn't stop the very second my hand moved from my face. Thoughts? I hope y'all are doing well. I am still using Klonopin with no dose increase in approximately 10 years now and only go to the doctor for my thyroid bloodwork and to refill my script. Diane p.s. Did I tell you the oncologist released me last fall, pronounced me CURED of Stage IV cancer and I only struggle with weight gain from them ignoring my thyroid for years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustLuca 4 Report post Posted April 2 Hi Diane, Congratulations for beating cancer!! That's awesome! It sounds like it might be a nerve-related thing. I'm not in the medical field or anything, but I've noticed sometimes I hear a weird sound if I turn my head too fast, I wonder if that's related. Other than that it could be that you compressed something close to your ear and your ear drum is making the buzzing sound. I'm not completely sure though, it would probably be best to ask your doctor. Do you have a way to get in touch with your doctor's office by email? Luca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PennyPanic 218 Report post Posted April 2 First of all congrats on the "all clear!" that is wonderful news! So on to the TMJ issues...I have this A LOT...and lots and lots and lots of weirdo sensations, pain, etc...because of clinching...I've had this for YEARS. What your describing - to me - sounds like classic TMJ...which in the state the world is in right now, it's a wonder we're all not walking around with TMJ. Hang in there... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ihadcancer 316 Report post Posted April 2 My primary care is ............ uh............ not helpful. He sees me to rewrite thyroid meds and tell me 'you're fat'. He would immediately refer me to a specialist within his group. Yep, Penny. I'm not freaking out but we quarantined way before it was suggested. My husband would not survive with all his health issues. I'm not surprised I started clinching again and I think the buzzing sound was probably magnified the way things are when you're sleeping and are disturbed. I did Google and found that compression of that nerve can cause buzzing, vibrations, etc. I have no other symptoms other than TMJ and it's only on one side. Hopefully it won't happen again. My dentist and oral surgeon are closed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxietystinks 6 Report post Posted May 7 Hi Diane? @Ihadcancer congrats on being all clear. Im curious to know of your HA symptoms stopped because you are taking Klonopin or aside from meds you did something else? I had a setback and its been 6months with HA symptoms again. Really thinking of going on meds but ai don’t want benzos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ihadcancer 316 Report post Posted May 24 It has to be the Klonopin. I tried all sorts of advice and it was horrible. The year before I was on it, I went to the walk in clinic 82 times! I've never had a dosage increase (tho after 70 days of not leaving the house, I'm feeling 'on edge'). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anxietystinks 6 Report post Posted May 25 @Ihadcancer glad to hear. i have been thinking on trying klonopin or lexapro. Been hearing nothing but good things. I was prescribed Wellubtrin but the reviews arent great. I know we all have different side effects from meds. and I understand being indoors can give us some stress. I was indoors for over 65 days finally went out last friday and im already freaking out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
