Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 Ive ground my teeht all my life when asleep I would think unless you have TMJ thatits just something some do when sleeping and also was told by dentist that its often a nervous habit that we are unaware of while sleeping, have never seen any connetction with Chiari ever in 5 year on here donest mean its not but dont see a connectiona t all. I think they have mouth guards or seomthing one can wear at night who do this alot. Peace and hugs Dahli dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 Hi : First off all, Welcome to the group !!! The group here are so nice and understanding. I have learned soooooo much about Chiari since I joined. When I read you post on " TEETH GRINDING, " Wow !!! I have had this problem since teenage years, for I am 31 now. I never even thought of asking the group about it. I am not much help to your answer. But it is a good question. I would like to know to. If you learn anything about it. I hope you wouldn't mind sharing it with me ??? If I find out anything I will let you know as well. Take care and I hope you enjoy the group !! Debra Newfoundland & Labrador Atlantic Canada " Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear the most. " TEETH GRINDING? Hello to all again, I was wandeering if grinding your teeth could stem from chiari 1? I have done this all my life and wear a guard for my teeth at night now? GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Help section: http://www.yahoogroups.com/help/ NOTE: NCC refers to posts with No Chiari Content To Unsubscribe Yourself: chiari-unsubscribe WACMA Home: Http://www.wacma.com WACMA Online Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chiari/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 Hi all, I also grind my teeth and have pain in my left jaw constantly. I thought I read somewhere that jaw pain is a chiari symptom? I am so new to this I just don't know. Take care, Dorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 Teeth grinding can be just that & nothing more, teeth grinding!!! Lots of people grind their teeth that don't have chiari. And there are probably people out there with chiari that grind their teeth. There may be a correlation but not necessarily a cause & effect. Not everything is caused by chiari. Warmest regards, Sharon -- Re: TEETH GRINDING? Hi : First off all, Welcome to the group !!! The group here are so nice and understanding. I have learned soooooo much about Chiari since I joined. When I read you post on " TEETH GRINDING, " Wow !!! I have had this problem since teenage years, for I am 31 now. I never even thought of asking the group about it. I am not much help to your answer. But it is a good question. I would like to know to. If you learn anything about it. I hope you wouldn't mind sharing it with me ??? If I find out anything I will let you know as well. Take care and I hope you enjoy the group !! Debra Newfoundland & Labrador Atlantic Canada " Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear the most. " TEETH GRINDING? Hello to all again, I was wandeering if grinding your teeth could stem from chiari 1? I have done this all my life and wear a guard for my teeth at night now? GOD BLESS YOU ALL! Help section: http://www.yahoogroups.com/help/ NOTE: NCC refers to posts with No Chiari Content To Unsubscribe Yourself: chiari-unsubscribe WACMA Home: Http://www.wacma.com WACMA Online Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chiari/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 Teeth grinding is more a sign of stress :-) I've done it for years and can definetly say it is NOT chiari related (in my particular case). We might be able to link it to Chiari if we were to say that the stress is caused by what we have to deal with on a daily basis that is Chiari related(back pain, headache etc.). But then....if we were to use this type of thinking a couple of things would occur: 1). We'd go crazy AND we'd have every ache and pain under the sun. 2). Ailments that are not Chiari related, which may be treated by more simple means.....will be neglected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 Sharon wrote, in part: " ...Not everything is caused by chiari.... " Thank you for echoing what I have said on this " list " for YEARS. Just because a person has been diagnosed with ACM, does not mean that everything in their life can be attributed to being caused by " it. " As I have said in the past, as a person with ACM you have two choices....you can either be a person who " lives with ACM " or you can become a person who makes " ACM your life. " The choice is up to you. Personally, I prefer NOT to let it define who I am! :-)))))))))))))))))))) Phoenix, AZ ACM1/SM/PTC Surgery 12/96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 My experience with this is that I had increasing muscular pain in my face for about the last 3-4 years. Than about a year ago I started grinding my teeth at night, as evidence to damage to my teeth. Since my March surgery, I haven't had the pain or teeth grinding. But I have had mucho stress dealing with a rebellious teenager. SO, I think mine was related to my muscle spasms caused by the chiari! That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it ! Cheri > TEETH GRINDING? > > > Hello to all again, > > > > I was wandeering if grinding your teeth could stem from chiari 1? > > I have done this all my life and wear a guard for my teeth at night > > now? > > > > GOD BLESS YOU ALL! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2002 Report Share Posted May 26, 2002 I wouldn't mind knowing the answer to this Question also. But mainly for Chiari in general, because I have Chiari II. Please keep this Subject on the List. Take Care, Brande, RHIT mymocha@... > I was wandeering if grinding your teeth could stem from chiari 1? > I have done this all my life and wear a guard for my teeth at night > now? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.365 / Virus Database: 202 - Release Date: 5/25/2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2002 Report Share Posted May 26, 2002 Hi , Debra and Brande (and anyone who is interested}! Last week Laurie posted about jaw pain and I shared some info then about TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Dysfunction. However because so many people commented tonight on " teeth grinding " , I thought I'd again share some info with the group as this is something for which I am currently undergoing treatment. Because I currently have severe shoulder pain and " rock hard " upper extremity muscles (like the trapezius and other shoulder and neck muscles), I am being seen by many health care providers to look for answers so as to help lessen the pain. One person that I'm seeing is a TMJ specialist because as it turns out, TMJ Dysfunction seems to be part of what may be contributing to my pain. Prior to this, I knew nothing about TMJ Dysfunction, but now have learned more about it. Teeth grinding is thought to be the result of an improper bite and/or stress and often accompanies a TMJ problem. The physical therapist who is treating me for TMJ Dysfunction suspects that many people with Chiari malformations may also have TMJ Dysfunction because of the complex and highly synchronized relationship that exists between the muscles of the face, head, and neck. Hence when there is a problem in one area, it will affect the other area. One of the goals in my case is to reduce the stress and tension on the back of my neck. A TMJ problem creates additional stress on the back of the neck. So even though it may not be my only problem, it may be one factor that is exacerbating my pain and aggravating the area of my chiari malformation. Right now I have been wearing a splint (a piece of plastic that inserts onto my upper teeth) that is working to re-align my jaw and therefore should ease the stress that is being placed on the many muscles of my face, jaw, and neck. It's interesting that some of the symptoms of TMJ are some of the same ones that are associated with " chiari " . Some of the symptoms of TMJ include: dizziness, problems with the ears (ringing and or pressure problems), popping noises from the jaw when opening/closing the mouth, difficulty opening the mouth or feeling as if it is locked, pain while chewing or talking, fullness in the sinuses, and difficulty swallowing. I'd certainly encourage anyone who has face, neck, and back/shoulder pain to at least consider having an evaluation by a TMJ specialist. A specialist is a dentist who I believe has an additional two years of training just on TMJ. Hope this may be of help to someone! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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