Posted by AnnaBanana on April 18, 2001, at 15:50:07
In reply to Re: Facial Pain ..., posted by willow on April 18, 2001, at 14:28:14
> Anna
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> I started at 5mg and was suppose to take it three times a day, but I only take it at bedtime. It dose cause a little tiredness, yet not anything substantial. Now I take 10mg at bedtime and this seems to help. I think you may have to wait a month before you really notice that it is helping.
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> I think it is wind or drafts that affect my ear. My mom use to always say this and I pooh-hooed her, but I guess she was right. She too has the ear problems.
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> What is the mouth thing for?
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> WillowThe bite plate is for teeth grinding (bruxism) or clenching. I know I don't grind my teeth but I may clench during my sleep. Most people with facial pain either clench or grind. You can find info. on it if you search for TMJ in a search engine. The dentists all claim that the problem is all due to grinding/clenching which causes a misaligned bite - of course we know better but it may be part of the puzzle.
Anna
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