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Members connected over whether TMJ is directly linked to lupus or caused by teeth grinding from pain, with several sharing that conditions... Read more
Daisymoss I chew Extra gum Peppermint or spearmint flavors. Will try to put a picture in this message;,i=I always have something in my mouth if I don't I can't talk long. . There are dry mouth gums and lozenges you can find at walmart or Amazon. I tried several and they didnt seem to help me.
MaryDacey yes ma'am on TMJ being different from dry mouth.
Thank you for the information on meds effecting dry mouth. I will definitely check out side effects to meds I take.
I also grind my teeth in my sleep I wake up my jaw and teeth hurt so bad all my joints hurt when I lay down and can't sleep well from the pain but when I do fall asleep I grind my teeth bad.
I'm also dealing with dry mouth. I literally just asked on here does anyone know what I can do it's so annoying. I'm gonna try the gum like you said what kind works for you?
I was diagnosed with both Sjogrens & Lupus. I was also diagnosed with TMJ. My TMJ doctor had Sjogrens and said they go hand in hand. I would also grind my teeth. My treatment took almost a year. I was suffering. I am glad I stuck with it and finally found relief.
I wanted to pull all my teeth out this week. My ears are hurting too. πππ