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A Summer of EDS Education
July 9, 2016 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterThis summer has been a busy one for Dr. Mitakides, educating and meeting patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and their families and collaborating with other medical professionals working to diagnose and treat EDS. In May, Dr. Mitakides attended and spoke at the Ehlers-Danlos Society International Symposium. Together with many leading international medical professionals, Dr. Mitakides shared […]
Category: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome | CommentsSurviving Summer with TMJ
June 9, 2016 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterSummertime. It’s warm, the sun is shining, you’re having friends over for cookouts and pool parties, and you’re spending time in the great outdoors. But, if you have uncontrolled temporomandibular (TMJ) joint pain, the hot summer months can be uncomfortable. During the season when your friends and family are enjoying each other’s company, you may […]
Category: TMJ Disorder | CommentsIs There a Link Between Stress, Anxiety and TMJ?
May 1, 2016 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterThe answer? They could all be linked. All three diagnoses—stress, anxiety and temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorder—have similar symptoms, causing them to frequently be wrongly diagnosed. For patients experiencing any of the three, it’s important to understand the unique symptoms of each condition and the typical link that exists between them. STRESS Unfortunately, stress affects many […]
Category: TMJ Disorder | (1) CommentFinding the Best Sleeping Position for Patients with TMJ
April 1, 2016 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterFinding the Best Sleeping Position for Patients with TMJ Sleep is one of the most important activities your body does. Not only does it help your brain function properly throughout the day, but it also keeps you in good health. For patients who have been diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, sleep can be a […]
Category: TMJ Disorder | CommentsLesser Known Symptoms of TMJ
March 1, 2016 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterFor many people, when they think of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms, their minds automatically go to the clicking and popping of the jaw, consistent jaw pain and difficulty chewing. But, there are many other symptoms of TMJ that are lesser known. While some of them may seem unrelated, TMJ may be the underlying cause, going […]
Category: TMJ Disorder | CommentsQuestions to Ask Your TMJ Doctor
February 28, 2016 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterPain or tenderness in your face or jaw, clicking or popping when chewing, difficulty chewing, swelling on the side of your face and more – all of these are symptoms of TMJ. Whether you’re experiencing one of these symptoms or one of the many others associated with TMJ, seeking medical attention should be your next […]
Category: TMJ Disorder | Tags: TMJ | CommentsThe Chewing Hangover
February 16, 2016 | Author: Sarah FatherleyThe following is a guest blog from Sarah Fatherley, an Ehlers-Danlos and TMJ patient/activist from the United Kingdom who has appeared on panels with Dr. Mitakides, both in the U.S. and Great Britain. Please keep in mind that these are the thoughts and ideas of a patient learning to cope with daily TMJ pain, not […]
Category: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, TMJ Disorder | Tags: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, TMJ | CommentsTMJ Pain and Cold Weather – How to Avoid Increased Jaw Pain
January 27, 2016 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterLove it or hate it; the cold winter weather is here for a majority of the country. With this weather shift comes some new or increased concerns for people living with both Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and TMJ. Varying seasonal temperatures prevent people living with EDS from ever fully adjusting to the weather. The stress of […]
Category: TMJ Disorder | Tags: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, TMJ | (1) CommentBeighton Score Explains Hypermobility
December 14, 2015 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterThe phrase “double-jointed” often describes people who can bend joints in extreme or abnormal ways or have surprising flexibility. Does this sound like you or someone you know? This kind of flexibility may actually be hypermobility and could impact your health. How do you find out if it is hypermobility or just flexibility? The Beighton […]
Category: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome | Tags: Beighton scoring system, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility | (1) CommentFor a Friend, Family Member or for You—TMJ Awareness
November 18, 2015 | Author: TMJ Treatment CenterMillions of Americans live with painful TMJ symptoms and have no idea. Currently, one in eight adults is diagnosed with some form and degree of TMJ disorder, and women are four times more likely than their male counterparts to have the disorder. What does this mean? It means that if you have a diagnosed TMJ […]
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