Have any of you or someone you know had acupuncture treatments? I have a TMJ problem that the facial pain specialist says is a muscle problem. One or more muscles are pulling my jaw out of joint. I have an oral appliance (like a mouth guard that fits over the teeth to keep the upper and lower teeth separated), muscle relaxers and was told to take Advil. I don't mind the oral appliance, but I really don't like those muscle relaxers. Even the smallest dose makes me a zombie in the morning. All these do help after several days of muscle relaxers (an extended visit to La La Land) and wearing the mouth piece when I am not eating (or rather when I am not drinking my meals - I can't chew). I would really like to not take the muscle relaxer unless absolutely necessary and maybe try the acupuncture. Do any of you know anyone who has had acupuncture for TMJ? Is it ongoing treatments like chiropractor treatments? Most important, does/did it work?
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