>>As has been mentioned on the ng for years, "TMJ" is simply the
>>abbreviation for the temporo-mandibular joint. *Most* people
>>have two of their own <sorry Webby>.
>>
>>Problems with the TMJs has been tossed into a naming game TMJD
>>(TMJ dysfunction), TMJS (TMJ syndrome), or just I have TMJ.
>>
>>Anyway, the MRI just shows (but not proves) that the structures of
>>the joint look pretty normal. This gives more credence to the idea
>>that your symptoms are based mainly in the parafunctional activity
>>area, and not joint derangement.
>>
>>I'd be experimenting with some different vertical openings with the
>>NTI, but Jim is *the* NTI expert and it would be pretty silly for me
>>to second guess what he's doing.
>>
>>D
>>
>>jerm wrote:
>>
>>>Well, the MRI i had last week didnt show any abnormalities, at least
>>>according to the patient scheduler
>>>at a neurologist office. Does that conclusively rule out tmj, or is
>>>all the popping, grating and pain all bruxism related,and are there
>>>other studies I should be having that might reveal something that the
>>>MRI could possibly miss? Or, do I just take this as concrete against a
>>>tmj problem and try to relax. Sheesh, now im really feeling like a nut.
Dartos
The Webby
