acupuncture/tmj...please help!!

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Laura,

Tell us what you are taking. total tonic??? echinacea? etc..

SUzilaura_e25 <laura_e23 wrote:

hi,i'm wondering if anyone has experience with acupuncture...especially when dealing with tmj. my health has been significantly improving since i began reading the posts from this list and using the products in the files. but there is this nagging group of leftover symptoms that i just can't seem to kick. and from my limited research and knowledge, they all seem to be very related. the biggest two are this annoying clogging in my left ear (like i'm on a plane...but for hours each day) and neck pain (right around the area of the occipital muscles) that also causes headaches...and even nasuea sometimes. i know that i have tmj b/c i can hear my jaw pop and click (though i have no noticable pain from this in my jaw)...and really think that the leftover neck issues and ear thing could be related to this. i have been seeing a chiro for

my neck and that helped initially--have also been having massage--but it doesn't seem to be getting any better...my adjustments are holding really well now but i still have pain. i have tried SO many things for the ear alone. at first thought it might be blocked by wax so did ear candling, different oils, garlic etc. then it was confirmed by an ent that there is no blockage...so i began to try just boosting my immune stystem (was suspected that an enlarged adenoid could be causing pressure to the eustachian tube). anyway...my general health has imporved but these symptoms have not. am i crazy in thinking that the tmj could be responsible. i know that my orthadonist years back royally screwed up my bite (b/c the guy was an idiot...and literally though he made my teeth straighter made my bite worse)...and i know that a bad bite can cause tmj...so i guess my question is this...can anything...acupuncture or otherwise...help the

situation if the core problem is something structural like my bite...or would you have to have braces etc. to fix that problem?i'm sorry if this is really rambly...i'm trying to recap enough info so that i'm not being really vague...but also not wanting to rewrite everything about the situation. any advice would be greatly appreciated.luv laura

[Guest guest]

sorry...knew i was forgetting something. here is what i take daily

 

vit. c crystals (evenutally i will use another source but am using

this up)

food based mulit-vitamins (veggie--from super nutrition)

echinacea plus--from doc (usually alternate with astragulus)

total tonic

nettle (for allergies--tea every morning made w/peppermint and

sometimes also tincture throughout the day)

flax seed oil (not every day but often)

herbal laxitive tea (only when i notice myslef not expelling often

enough).

doc's deep tissue oil for my neck

 

been meaning to try both lemon egg and panther piss..just haven't

worked them in yet

 

right before i came to this list i had done a four week cleanse...so

i do plan to do doc's but am waiting a while. i am interested in any

advice...including what else i might do supplement-wise but am really

interested to find an answer to this larger question...whether

something that is messed up structurally (like my bite) can be fixed

by any other method than another structural change.

 

oh if needed my diet is about 90% organic, lots of raw--at least one

if not two meals daily, vegetarian (almost all vegan but not quite

there)...mostly veggies and fruit some grains but not much--mostly

sprouted but not all...lots of purified/spring water

 

if any other info is needed feel free to ask...i just don't want to

overload with details!! thanks for any advice

luv laura

 

 

 

 

 

 

herbal remedies , Suzanne <suziesgoats>

wrote:

> Laura,

> Tell us what you are taking. total tonic??? echinacea? etc..

> SUzi

>

> laura_e25 <laura_e23@h...> wrote:

> hi,

>

> i'm wondering if anyone has experience with

acupuncture...especially

> when dealing with tmj. my health has been significantly improving

> since i began reading the posts from this list and using the

products

> in the files. but there is this nagging group of leftover symptoms

> that i just can't seem to kick. and from my limited research and

> knowledge, they all seem to be very related. the biggest two are

> this annoying clogging in my left ear (like i'm on a plane...but

for

> hours each day) and neck pain (right around the area of the

occipital

> muscles) that also causes headaches...and even nasuea sometimes. i

> know that i have tmj b/c i can hear my jaw pop and click (though i

> have no noticable pain from this in my jaw)...and really think that

> the leftover neck issues and ear thing could be related to this. i

> have been seeing a chiro for my neck and that helped initially--

have

> also been having massage--but it doesn't seem to be getting any

> better...my adjustments are holding really well now but i still

have

> pain. i have tried SO many things for the ear alone. at first

> thought it might be blocked by wax so did ear candling, different

> oils, garlic etc. then it was confirmed by an ent that there is no

> blockage...so i began to try just boosting my immune stystem (was

> suspected that an enlarged adenoid could be causing pressure to the

> eustachian tube). anyway...my general health has imporved but these

> symptoms have not. am i crazy in thinking that the tmj could be

> responsible. i know that my orthadonist years back royally screwed

> up my bite (b/c the guy was an idiot...and literally though he made

> my teeth straighter made my bite worse)...and i know that a bad

bite

> can cause tmj...so i guess my question is this...can

> anything...acupuncture or otherwise...help the situation if the

core

> problem is something structural like my bite...or would you have to

> have braces etc. to fix that problem?

>

> i'm sorry if this is really rambly...i'm trying to recap enough

info

> so that i'm not being really vague...but also not wanting to

rewrite

> everything about the situation. any advice would be greatly

> appreciated.

>

> luv laura

>

>

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any

natural remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own

physician and to

> prescribe for your own health.

> We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as

long as

> they behave themselves.

> Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and

any person

> following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own

risk.

> It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or

products from list members, you are agreeing to

> be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner

and members free of any liability.

>

> Dr. Ian Shillington

> Doctor of Naturopathy

> Dr.IanShillington@G...

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have gotten it for my back and I can got back to work the next day where

8 months got to a chro I still had pain Tom

 

laura_e25 wrote:

hi,

 

i'm wondering if anyone has experience with acupuncture...especially

when dealing with tmj. my health has been significantly improving

since i began reading the posts from this list and using the products

in the files. but there is this nagging group of leftover symptoms

that i just can't seem to kick. and from my limited research and

knowledge, they all seem to be very related. the biggest two are

this annoying clogging in my left ear (like i'm on a plane...but for

hours each day) and neck pain (right around the area of the occipital

muscles) that also causes headaches...and even nasuea sometimes. i

know that i have tmj b/c i can hear my jaw pop and click (though i

have no noticable pain from this in my jaw)...and really think that

the leftover neck issues and ear thing could be related to this. i

have been seeing a chiro for my neck and that helped initially--have

also been having massage--but it doesn't seem to be getting any

better...my adjustments are holding really well now but i still have

pain. i have tried SO many things for the ear alone. at first

thought it might be blocked by wax so did ear candling, different

oils, garlic etc. then it was confirmed by an ent that there is no

blockage...so i began to try just boosting my immune stystem (was

suspected that an enlarged adenoid could be causing pressure to the

eustachian tube). anyway...my general health has imporved but these

symptoms have not. am i crazy in thinking that the tmj could be

responsible. i know that my orthadonist years back royally screwed

up my bite (b/c the guy was an idiot...and literally though he made

my teeth straighter made my bite worse)...and i know that a bad bite

can cause tmj...so i guess my question is this...can

anything...acupuncture or otherwise...help the situation if the core

problem is something structural like my bite...or would you have to

have braces etc. to fix that problem?

 

i'm sorry if this is really rambly...i'm trying to recap enough info

so that i'm not being really vague...but also not wanting to rewrite

everything about the situation. any advice would be greatly

appreciated.

 

luv laura

 

 

 

Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

remedy.

3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and

to

prescribe for your own health.

We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long

as

they behave themselves.

Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person

 

following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk.

It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from

list members, you are agreeing to

be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members

free of any liability.

 

Dr. Ian Shillington

Doctor of Naturopathy

Dr.IanShillington

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Laura,

 

I would probably add a good Calcium/Magnesium supplement and/or juice

lot's of greens daily. Make the lemon egg if you like instead.

 

ACV with honey, maple syrup, agave or molasses (making it PP) 2x daily.

I like ACV w/ raw honey in a glass of water 2x daily.

 

You need B vitamins and since Total Nutrition is such a good source I

would add it.

I would add MSM 3x daily- it is not expensive. Take it with the C.

 

I'm a huge fan of Chinese medicine including acupuncture. TMJ may be

dealt with in a variety of ways- cranial sacral, acupuncture, shiatsu

and chiropractic (important for jaw alignment imo) and ear candles are

some approaches. I would see who is good in your area and speak to them-

find someone well trained and holistic. Many offer a free consultation.

I love Shiatsu!!

 

Also, since stress is often a big factor I would look at how you can

create more balance if that is a factor. Are you exercising? Good

relaxation methods? Aromatherapy can help here too.

 

Your diet does sound good already- YEA!! Make sure you get lot's of

juicy fruits and raw veggies.

 

You could try a raw diet for a month or at least eliminate grains and

stay vegan and see if you have more improvement.

 

Let me know if you want any aromatherapy recipes.

 

Love,

Elizabeth

 

 

On Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at 10:23 AM, laura_e25 wrote:

 

> sorry...knew i was forgetting something.  here is what i take daily

>

> vit. c crystals (evenutally i will use another source but am using

> this up)

> food based mulit-vitamins (veggie--from super nutrition)

> echinacea plus--from doc (usually alternate with astragulus)

> total tonic

> nettle (for allergies--tea every morning made w/peppermint and

> sometimes also tincture throughout the day)

> flax seed oil (not every day but often)

> herbal laxitive tea (only when i notice myslef not expelling often

> enough).

> doc's deep tissue oil for my neck

>

> been meaning to try both lemon egg and panther piss..just haven't

> worked them in yet

>

> right before i came to this list i had done a four week cleanse...so

> i do plan to do doc's but am waiting a while. i am interested in any

> advice...including what else i might do supplement-wise but am really

> interested to find an answer to this larger question...whether

> something that is messed up structurally (like my bite) can be fixed

> by any other method than another structural change.

>

> oh if needed my diet is about 90% organic, lots of raw--at least one

> if not two meals daily, vegetarian (almost all vegan but not quite

> there)...mostly veggies and fruit some grains but not much--mostly

> sprouted but not all...lots of purified/spring water

>

> if any other info is needed feel free to ask...i just don't want to

> overload with details!!  thanks for any advice

> luv laura

herbal remedies , Suzanne <suziesgoats>

> wrote:

> > Laura,

> > Tell us what you are taking.   total tonic??? echinacea?  etc..

> > SUzi

> >

> > laura_e25 <laura_e23@h...> wrote:

> > hi,

> >

> > i'm wondering if anyone has experience with

> acupuncture...especially

> > when dealing with tmj. my health has been significantly improving

> > since i began reading the posts from this list and using the

> products

> > in the files. but there is this nagging group of leftover symptoms

> > that i just can't seem to kick. and from my limited research and

> > knowledge, they all seem to be very related. the biggest two are

> > this annoying clogging in my left ear (like i'm on a plane...but

> for

> > hours each day) and neck pain (right around the area of the

> occipital

> > muscles) that also causes headaches...and even nasuea sometimes. i

> > know that i have tmj b/c i can hear my jaw pop and click (though i

> > have no noticable pain from this in my jaw)...and really think that

> > the leftover neck issues and ear thing could be related to this. i

> > have been seeing a chiro for my neck and that helped initially--

> have

> > also been having massage--but it doesn't seem to be getting any

> > better...my adjustments are holding really well now but i still

> have

> > pain. i have tried SO many things for the ear alone. at first

> > thought it might be blocked by wax so did ear candling, different

> > oils, garlic etc. then it was confirmed by an ent that there is no

> > blockage...so i began to try just boosting my immune stystem (was

> > suspected that an enlarged adenoid could be causing pressure to the

> > eustachian tube). anyway...my general health has imporved but these

> > symptoms have not. am i crazy in thinking that the tmj could be

> > responsible. i know that my orthadonist years back royally screwed

> > up my bite (b/c the guy was an idiot...and literally though he made

> > my teeth straighter made my bite worse)...and i know that a bad

> bite

> > can cause tmj...so i guess my question is this...can

> > anything...acupuncture or otherwise...help the situation if the

> core

> > problem is something structural like my bite...or would you have to

> > have braces etc. to fix that problem?

> >

> > i'm sorry if this is really rambly...i'm trying to recap enough

> info

> > so that i'm not being really vague...but also not wanting to

> rewrite

> > everything about the situation. any advice would be greatly

> > appreciated.

> >

> > luv laura

[Guest guest]

Also...Lobelia tincture (taken orally) can help relax the muscles.

Elizabeth

On Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at 10:23 AM, laura_e25 wrote:

 

> sorry...knew i was forgetting something.  here is what i take daily

>

> vit. c crystals (evenutally i will use another source but am using

> this up)

> food based mulit-vitamins (veggie--from super nutrition)

> echinacea plus--from doc (usually alternate with astragulus)

> total tonic

> nettle (for allergies--tea every morning made w/peppermint and

> sometimes also tincture throughout the day)

> flax seed oil (not every day but often)

> herbal laxitive tea (only when i notice myslef not expelling often

> enough).

> doc's deep tissue oil for my neck

>

> been meaning to try both lemon egg and panther piss..just haven't

> worked them in yet

>

> right before i came to this list i had done a four week cleanse...so

> i do plan to do doc's but am waiting a while. i am interested in any

> advice...including what else i might do supplement-wise but am really

> interested to find an answer to this larger question...whether

> something that is messed up structurally (like my bite) can be fixed

> by any other method than another structural change.

>

> oh if needed my diet is about 90% organic, lots of raw--at least one

> if not two meals daily, vegetarian (almost all vegan but not quite

> there)...mostly veggies and fruit some grains but not much--mostly

> sprouted but not all...lots of purified/spring water

>

> if any other info is needed feel free to ask...i just don't want to

> overload with details!!  thanks for any advice

> luv laura

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

OK... dumb question... have you tried hot/cold therapy on the pain?? 10 minutes each 3 times at least once but better twice to three times a day.

 

Suzilaura_e25 <laura_e23 wrote:

sorry...knew i was forgetting something. here is what i take dailyvit. c crystals (evenutally i will use another source but am using this up)food based mulit-vitamins (veggie--from super nutrition)echinacea plus--from doc (usually alternate with astragulus)total tonicnettle (for allergies--tea every morning made w/peppermint and sometimes also tincture throughout the day)flax seed oil (not every day but often)herbal laxitive tea (only when i notice myslef not expelling often enough).doc's deep tissue oil for my neckbeen meaning to try both lemon egg and panther piss..just haven't worked them in yetright before i came to this list i had done a four week cleanse...so i do plan to do doc's but am waiting a while. i am interested in any advice...including what else i might do supplement-wise but am really

interested to find an answer to this larger question...whether something that is messed up structurally (like my bite) can be fixed by any other method than another structural change.oh if needed my diet is about 90% organic, lots of raw--at least one if not two meals daily, vegetarian (almost all vegan but not quite there)...mostly veggies and fruit some grains but not much--mostly sprouted but not all...lots of purified/spring waterif any other info is needed feel free to ask...i just don't want to overload with details!! thanks for any adviceluv lauraherbal remedies , Suzanne wrote:> Laura,> Tell us what you are taking. total tonic??? echinacea? etc..> SUzi> > laura_e25 wrote:> hi,> > i'm wondering if anyone has experience with acupuncture...especially > when dealing with tmj. my

health has been significantly improving > since i began reading the posts from this list and using the products > in the files. but there is this nagging group of leftover symptoms > that i just can't seem to kick. and from my limited research and > knowledge, they all seem to be very related. the biggest two are > this annoying clogging in my left ear (like i'm on a plane...but for > hours each day) and neck pain (right around the area of the occipital > muscles) that also causes headaches...and even nasuea sometimes. i > know that i have tmj b/c i can hear my jaw pop and click (though i > have no noticable pain from this in my jaw)...and really think that > the leftover neck issues and ear thing could be related to this. i > have been seeing a chiro for my neck and that helped initially--have > also been having massage--but it doesn't seem to be getting any > better...my

adjustments are holding really well now but i still have > pain. i have tried SO many things for the ear alone. at first > thought it might be blocked by wax so did ear candling, different > oils, garlic etc. then it was confirmed by an ent that there is no > blockage...so i began to try just boosting my immune stystem (was > suspected that an enlarged adenoid could be causing pressure to the > eustachian tube). anyway...my general health has imporved but these > symptoms have not. am i crazy in thinking that the tmj could be > responsible. i know that my orthadonist years back royally screwed > up my bite (b/c the guy was an idiot...and literally though he made > my teeth straighter made my bite worse)...and i know that a bad bite > can cause tmj...so i guess my question is this...can > anything...acupuncture or otherwise...help the situation if the core > problem is something

structural like my bite...or would you have to > have braces etc. to fix that problem?> > i'm sorry if this is really rambly...i'm trying to recap enough info > so that i'm not being really vague...but also not wanting to rewrite > everything about the situation. any advice would be greatly > appreciated.> > luv laura> > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to> prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of

anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington> Doctor of Naturopathy> Dr.IanShillington@G... > >

[Guest guest]

What is the dosage you are taking on the Vit C? Take the astragalus every day. Get UDO's 3-6-9 blend oil and replace the flax seed with it. Do add the PP and Lemon Egg to your routine, I think mineral loss may be at least partly responsible for your symptoms.

 

Janet

 

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laura_e25

herbal remedies

Wednesday, September 10, 2003 8:23 AM

[herbal remedies] Re: acupuncture/tmj...please help!!

sorry...knew i was forgetting something. here is what i take dailyvit. c crystals (evenutally i will use another source but am using this up)food based mulit-vitamins (veggie--from super nutrition)echinacea plus--from doc (usually alternate with astragulus)total tonicnettle (for allergies--tea every morning made w/peppermint and sometimes also tincture throughout the day)flax seed oil (not every day but often)herbal laxitive tea (only when i notice myslef not expelling often enough).doc's deep tissue oil for my neckbeen meaning to try both lemon egg and panther piss..just haven't worked them in yetright before i came to this list i had done a four week cleanse...so i do plan to do doc's but am waiting a while. i am interested in any advice...including what else i might do supplement-wise but am really interested to find an answer to this larger question...whether something that is messed up structurally (like my bite) can be fixed by any other method than another structural change.oh if needed my diet is about 90% organic, lots of raw--at least one if not two meals daily, vegetarian (almost all vegan but not quite there)...mostly veggies and fruit some grains but not much--mostly sprouted but not all...lots of purified/spring waterif any other info is needed feel free to ask...i just don't want to overload with details!! thanks for any adviceluv lauraherbal remedies , Suzanne <suziesgoats> wrote:> Laura,> Tell us what you are taking. total tonic??? echinacea? etc..> SUzi> > laura_e25 <laura_e23@h...> wrote:> hi,> > i'm wondering if anyone has experience with acupuncture...especially > when dealing with tmj. my health has been significantly improving > since i began reading the posts from this list and using the products > in the files. but there is this nagging group of leftover symptoms > that i just can't seem to kick. and from my limited research and > knowledge, they all seem to be very related. the biggest two are > this annoying clogging in my left ear (like i'm on a plane...but for > hours each day) and neck pain (right around the area of the occipital > muscles) that also causes headaches...and even nasuea sometimes. i > know that i have tmj b/c i can hear my jaw pop and click (though i > have no noticable pain from this in my jaw)...and really think that > the leftover neck issues and ear thing could be related to this. i > have been seeing a chiro for my neck and that helped initially--have > also been having massage--but it doesn't seem to be getting any > better...my adjustments are holding really well now but i still have > pain. i have tried SO many things for the ear alone. at first > thought it might be blocked by wax so did ear candling, different > oils, garlic etc. then it was confirmed by an ent that there is no > blockage...so i began to try just boosting my immune stystem (was > suspected that an enlarged adenoid could be causing pressure to the > eustachian tube). anyway...my general health has imporved but these > symptoms have not. am i crazy in thinking that the tmj could be > responsible. i know that my orthadonist years back royally screwed > up my bite (b/c the guy was an idiot...and literally though he made > my teeth straighter made my bite worse)...and i know that a bad bite > can cause tmj...so i guess my question is this...can > anything...acupuncture or otherwise...help the situation if the core > problem is something structural like my bite...or would you have to > have braces etc. to fix that problem?> > i'm sorry if this is really rambly...i'm trying to recap enough info > so that i'm not being really vague...but also not wanting to rewrite > everything about the situation. any advice would be greatly > appreciated.> > luv laura> > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to> prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington> Doctor of Naturopathy> Dr.IanShillington@G... > >

[Guest guest]

Well, Vitamin C in large amounts can increase absorption of iron which in turn decreases the absorption of manganese. Copper is lowered in persons consuming Vit C regularly too. I m wondering if your body just needs a short break from the extra Vit C?

 

Janet

 

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laura_e25

herbal remedies

Wednesday, September 10, 2003 1:34 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: acupuncture/tmj...please help!!

this is really interesting...could you say more about why you think this? not doubting you at all...just the more info the better. i just wonder b/c i've had these symptoms during the past two years where my mineral intake was much better...and didn't have them before...but then again...things have a way of building up. i will have to check on the vitamin c dosage...i think i take about 1/4 a tsp. of the crystals twice daily but i'm not sure what that amounts to. luv lauraherbal remedies , "Janet Seidlitz" <dragonhealing@c...> wrote:> What is the dosage you are taking on the Vit C? Take the astragalus every day. Get UDO's 3-6-9 blend oil and replace the flax seed with it. Do add the PP and Lemon Egg to your routine, I think mineral loss may be at least partly responsible for your symptoms.> > Janet> - > laura_e25 > herbal remedies > Wednesday, September 10, 2003 8:23 AM> [herbal remedies] Re: acupuncture/tmj...please help!!> > > sorry...knew i was forgetting something. here is what i take daily> > vit. c crystals (evenutally i will use another source but am using > this up)> food based mulit-vitamins (veggie--from super nutrition)> echinacea plus--from doc (usually alternate with astragulus)> total tonic> nettle (for allergies--tea every morning made w/peppermint and > sometimes also tincture throughout the day)> flax seed oil (not every day but often)> herbal laxitive tea (only when i notice myslef not expelling often > enough).> doc's deep tissue oil for my neck> > been meaning to try both lemon egg and panther piss..just haven't > worked them in yet> > right before i came to this list i had done a four week cleanse...so > i do plan to do doc's but am waiting a while. i am interested in any > advice...including what else i might do supplement-wise but am really > interested to find an answer to this larger question...whether > something that is messed up structurally (like my bite) can be fixed > by any other method than another structural change.> > oh if needed my diet is about 90% organic, lots of raw--at least one > if not two meals daily, vegetarian (almost all vegan but not quite > there)...mostly veggies and fruit some grains but not much--mostly > sprouted but not all...lots of purified/spring water> > if any other info is needed feel free to ask...i just don't want to > overload with details!! thanks for any advice> luv laura> > > > > > > herbal remedies , Suzanne <suziesgoats> > wrote:> > Laura,> > Tell us what you are taking. total tonic??? echinacea? etc..> > SUzi> > > > laura_e25 <laura_e23@h...> wrote:> > hi,> > > > i'm wondering if anyone has experience with > acupuncture...especially > > when dealing with tmj. my health has been significantly improving > > since i began reading the posts from this list and using the > products > > in the files. but there is this nagging group of leftover symptoms > > that i just can't seem to kick. and from my limited research and > > knowledge, they all seem to be very related. the biggest two are > > this annoying clogging in my left ear (like i'm on a plane...but > for > > hours each day) and neck pain (right around the area of the > occipital > > muscles) that also causes headaches...and even nasuea sometimes. i > > know that i have tmj b/c i can hear my jaw pop and click (though i > > have no noticable pain from this in my jaw)...and really think that > > the leftover neck issues and ear thing could be related to this. i > > have been seeing a chiro for my neck and that helped initially--> have > > also been having massage--but it doesn't seem to be getting any > > better...my adjustments are holding really well now but i still > have > > pain. i have tried SO many things for the ear alone. at first > > thought it might be blocked by wax so did ear candling, different > > oils, garlic etc. then it was confirmed by an ent that there is no > > blockage...so i began to try just boosting my immune stystem (was > > suspected that an enlarged adenoid could be causing pressure to the > > eustachian tube). anyway...my general health has imporved but these > > symptoms have not. am i crazy in thinking that the tmj could be > > responsible. i know that my orthadonist years back royally screwed > > up my bite (b/c the guy was an idiot...and literally though he made > > my teeth straighter made my bite worse)...and i know that a bad > bite > > can cause tmj...so i guess my question is this...can > > anything...acupuncture or otherwise...help the situation if the > core > > problem is something structural like my bite...or would you have to > > have braces etc. to fix that problem?> > > > i'm sorry if this is really rambly...i'm trying to recap enough > info > > so that i'm not being really vague...but also not wanting to > rewrite > > everything about the situation. any advice would be greatly > > appreciated.> > > > luv laura> > > > > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > > 1. 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