Re: NTI continued

On Jun 23, 9:51 am, The Webby <tmjiatroepide...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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 jerm <blown...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Jun 23, 9:29 am, The Webby <tmjiatroepide...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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 jerm <blown...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Jun 21, 4:38 am, Steven Fawks <tuthjoc...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I would until Jim says he doesn't have any more
options.

Make a 'standard' NTI and 80% of patients get better fast.

A little tweaking here or there, and another 10-15% show
improvement.

The last 5% are tough.

Steve

 Steve, are the last 5% just tough, or are they definitely not going
to work out?

just keep going back then huh.

Ask your docs if there could be a problem with your coronoid process.
It's a long......long shot... but *worth* asking.  And ask *if* the MRI
will provide a good study of that structure (right and left).

The guy figures it's a no-brainer to get an MRI to prove (to you) that
your "clicking" is because of an internal derangement inside the joint.  
That's all well and good and expensive ... but does it also prove that
facial bones related to the jaw function are not part of the problem?

Rule in and rule out.  

That is my two-cents on the subject for now.

Webby

The doctor who ordered the MRI is a neurologist I havent seen for a
couple months(took that long to get it authorized), and
I had'nt really planned on going back to him since I see Dr.Boyd with
a really good neurologist. Anyways, the MRI
is scheduled for tomorrow for the bilateral TMJs, and Im trying to
decide if I should cancel or not.

Did you ask Dr. Boyd what he thinks?  What do you have to lose by
delaying it until you talk to him? *And* ask if you might be better
served by getting a CT scan instead or in addition to an MRI *if* it's
time to get studies at this point.

Webby

I cancelled it and sent him an email. I hate that im not doing better
and feel like
a complete nuisance. I can even concentrate with this pain. I think i
better drop my classes as well.
People just look at me like im the biggest grouch in the world. I
guess its all showing on my facial expression.
.

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