Many people with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD) spend years trying to get a good explanation of their symptoms. Because TMJ can cause headaches, ringing in the ears, tingling, or numbness in the hands, misdiagnosis of TMJ can happen easily. Unfortunately, this means that many people with TMJ might spend [...]
Part of the challenge in properly diagnosing temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD), is that they can have numerous different symptoms. These symptoms can overlap with multiple other conditions, making misdiagnosis possible. Some of the conditions that have the greatest overlap with TMJ are inflammatory arthritis conditions. It’s important to [...]
Over the last several years there have been new developments in the research for NDPH (new daily persistent headache). This headache is located in the frontal and temporal regions, and peaks maximum intensity over several seconds, lasting up to several minutes, at which point the pain level starts decreasing. This is recognized [...]
If you have been diagnosed with photophobia or think you may have it, education is key. It is helpful to learn more about this issue so you understand what it is, why it occurs and how it is treated. Photophobia Definition Photophobia is classified as an extreme sensitivity to light. Photophobia is not a [...]
Emotions often play a part in headaches. Sometimes, the emotions are suppressed, while other times they are apparent at the surface. A headache is one of the most widespread disorders in the world. Depression and anxiety, similarly, also have a dominant presence. Numerous studies have established that mood disorders are comorbid with [...]
