Stiff Jaw and Tongue: TMJ?

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inzTwoToneTunes

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Anyone else get a stiff jaw and tongue? When I talk for to long both get stiff and sore. I have tmj and my jaw cracks everytime I open my mouth. I just wonder if it is more bfs because I have alot of twitching in my face. It kind of worries me. Also my jaw gets fatigued easy.

Thanks DD
 
Yes I get this all the time. I can't stand to talk on the phone, and I am unable to read a full story to my children because of it. I get very easily tired from speaking and at times if I talk to long my jaw aches and my tongue feels so tired it burns. Its terrible!
 
Thanks Cam,

Wow I have the same problems. The book reading thing is very frustrating because my 2 year old doesn't understand when I can't read a book to her. My tongue burns also. I wear a splint at night which helps a little. Do you have any suggestions on what else to do.

Thanks DD
 
Hey inzTwoToneTunes and Cam. At the beginning of my bfs, my tongue felt wickedly burned for months, and the jaw would often feel tired. However, now, after over two years of twitching, it is quite gone. You will be fine too. :D)

Basso
 
Well Basso your one of the lucky ones. I have had this for over 7 years and still I have problems. On a positive note I too had terrible burning tongue in the beginning like it was there non stop for over 3 years. Now I only get it when I over exert myself or if I talk to much. So DD I'm sure yours will improve as well over time. From my experience I get instant relief from a hot drink especially tea, I also found relief from cold fizzy drinks go figure from one extreme to the other lol. I also find that if I talk quieter it doesn't bother me as much. It can be very upsetting at times but if you stay as calm as you can about it, it will dissipate much quicker afterall stress and emotions can really aggravate our symptoms unfortunately!!!
 
Wow, that is a long time to have the burned tongue feeling. Do you have reflux, or anything of that nature? I understand your desire to pace your self, by talking quieter, but in my experience this can be counter-productive. Muscles respond to working and exercising, and even though they may feel uncomfortable, a little effort can be effective. By taking it too easy, we actually disallow the muscles and tendons to work in their natural way, and we can actually exacerbate any problems.

The jaw becoming, or feeling tired is problematic. First, there is the expectation that it will tire, then the worry when it does tire, and then the subsequent trying to alleviate the fatigue by "holding" back.

A few things that I find effective for any kind of issues relating to the jaw, neck, and larynx are:

-being aware of ones posture. Often people with voice and jaw issues have their head out of alignment.

-not breathing deeply enough. Shallow breathing can be deleterious, as it doesn't provide proper support. Jaw issues aren't just jaw issues, the tongue also plays an important part, it is a huge muscle. Allowing the muscles of the lower back and abdomen can be of great help, as it creates a more even compression in the air, and hence the air is not forced from fatigued muscles.

-and holding back. As I said before, not allowing the body to work things out on it's own. By trying to coddle your voice, you are in effect, creating an intervention that may not serve you in the long run.

I throw this out for what it is worth. :p

Basso
 
i dont have TMJ,,, but i use to have the stiff jaw and tongue.. i went to the doctor for this because i kept fumbling words and running out of breath when i talked... my jaw was tight and sore like ive been chewing gum for 2 days straight... my doc prescribed me valium and it went away almost instantly... i think when BFS is on your back it effects all your peripheral nerves,, including the jaw and the tongue... it even effects the eyes... i think its completely normal BFS crap
 
The tongue burning does come and go. I do have gerd.

Basso thanks for the input. Are you saying that there is a connection to the jaw and lower back? I have a really bad lower back.

Thanks again Cam.

DD
 
Gerd can cause a burned tongue feeling, and a scratchy, sore throat too.

I'm not saying that jaw fatigue and a bad back are related, but rather using the muscles of one's back to aid in the breathing process can help the muscles surrounding the jaw to work with less tension. You know, like the foot bones connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bones connected to the knee bone...etc, as the song goes. When you read a story to a child in bed, usually the body is in an awkward position, and so the areas that are vulnerable, get fatigued.

I don't know any one's particular situation, so I'm just offering a few suggestions. :D)

Basso
 
I remember now that the emg tech that did my 3rd emg said our muscles are connected in weird ways. When he stuck the needle under my chin for the tongue muscle, he had me flex my right leg while he pushed down on my thigh. Weird.

I think you are right floater on the perp nerve stuff. Not only is my jaw sore but my feet are screaming. Lots of shooting electrical pain.

I am out of whack right now. My symptoms are screaming and all muscles are sore and tight as a drum. I am bagging this gluten free diet. Pizza here I come!

DD
 
"I can't stand to talk on the phone, and I am unable to read a full story to my children because of it. I get very easily tired from speaking and at times if I talk to long my jaw aches and my tongue feels so tired it burns. Its terrible!"

-A more perfectly statment could not be put forward to describe my situation. Just read many any of my old posts on the matter and you will see that I suffer this a great deal. Cam summed up the situation perfectly the way I experince it. I also get a lot of the facial twitcjhing and cramping.
 
I have had a burning tongue on and off for about 5 years--only on the right side. It will last months at a time and then be gone. I have had my Dentist and Dr. look at it. They find no problems. I think it is worse when I am anxious, and when my allergies are bad.
 
I am getting this too - very stiff and painful tongue (in the back predominantly) when I try to read to my kids and when I talk on the phone for a while. Also my jaw tightens up when chewing every now and again, and the muscles around my adams apple, especially on the right, and in the back of my neck feel inflamed and sore.I have posted on this in the past. I see many of us on here in the springtime when things start to bloom with these complaints, and this year is no different. I do believe there is a BFS tie-in here, but that allergies are playing a part and/or some sort of flu season virus that gives us this cr*p instead of a fever and stuffy nose, etc.Don't let it get to you MPLS. I live in the Twin Cities too, and it's that time of year!!JG
 

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