> >>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
