## Arthritis

Post by AlexUSA » Wed Oct 01, 2014 3:58 am

Anyone else seem to have an early onset of arthritis in the jaw due to having been gagged by having socks and clothes shoved in their mouth?
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### Re: Arthritis

Post by cellofello » Thu Oct 02, 2014 4:43 am

This might be a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. It is something that one can have naturally, although I suspect that having one's mouth forced open to the maximum would do it no favors. I suggest you consult with a doctor.

### Re: Arthritis

Post by tony2 » Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:05 am

I would second the option of TMJ before arthritis. The first can be likened to a pinched or damaged nerve while the second one is like a degeneration of bone matter in a joint. In any case, see a doctor is very sound advice in any TMJ suspect problem. Let us know how it works out Alex. Good luck.
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### Re: Arthritis

Post by AlexUSA » Tue Oct 07, 2014 3:30 am

Well, I already knew I had TMJ...
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### Re: Arthritis

Post by tony2 » Tue Oct 07, 2014 12:06 pm

> AlexUSA wrote:Well, I already knew I had TMJ...

Alex -- go back to the Dr. especially a neurologist, as TMJ is a nerve damage issue. If it is getting worse, it needs medical care right away.
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Post by ricktied » Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:01 pm

Good luck. I have a bulged disk in my lower back and arthritis in my upper back, plus nerve damage in some areas but I was an Army Mechanic for quite a while to. I always wondered if it had anything to do with tugs since I never did much else that could affect it at such a young age. I was 27 when my problems started and I'm 34 now. I still do plenty of it though so hopefully everything goes ok for you.

### Re: Arthritis

Post by tony2 » Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:35 pm

> ricktied wrote:Good luck. I have a bulged disk in my lower back and arthritis in my upper back, plus nerve damage in some areas but I was an Army Mechanic for quite a while to. I always wondered if it had anything to do with tugs since I never did much else that could affect it at such a young age. I was 27 when my problems started and I'm 34 now. I still do plenty of it though so hopefully everything goes ok for you.

hard to tell. Several different kinds / causes of Arthritis. Ruling out genetic, unless you spent a lot of time on the rack and grew 3 inches as a result or were hogtied tightly over a long period of time, I would bet more on the mechanic. It is repetitive motion that can aggravate arthritis (a calcification in the bone joints) and nerve damage can result from pressure and a physical damage to the nerve.
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Post by ricktied » Sun Oct 12, 2014 2:31 am

That's pretty much my ruling. and the VA is helping out as worthless as they are they are doing some things to help with the disabilities.

### Re: Arthritis

Post by tony2 » Sun Oct 12, 2014 4:39 am

VA med is being revamped --- keep on them.
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