Moon face feelings

[gtate1914]

Does anyone with a moon face feel that it is swollen or tight? Could it contribute to a tired-feeling jaw?

[Primarose]

Hi gtate1914, I don't think that moon face is contributing to your jaw problem.

You did mention in a post that you have TMJ, or TMD, have you been referred to an oral and maxillofacial specialist?

[gtate1914 in reply to Primarose]

Have not been referred. An xray taken some months ago showed tmj on my left and mild arthritis on the right side. My face, including jaw, often feels "tight" or swollen. I guess this is normal with the moon face? Just wondering.

[Primarose in reply to gtate1914]

Not with me, I had two fat lumps on my cheeks (hamster like), it didn't cause any jaw pain. The cheeks did feel quite tight but then I suppose they would being that they were stretched a tad.

I can't see that the "moon face" can be connected with the jaw bone but someone else will come along and give you their opinion.

Perhaps it's a coincidence that you are getting the two problems together.

[gtate1914 in reply to Primarose]

I think you answered my question, "the cheeks did feel quite tight", that is how mine feel. I agree the tmj and arthritis is a different issue and I think this is affecting my jaw. Of course stress and tightened facial muscles don't help a bit......

[Primarose in reply to gtate1914]

Oh gosh no, stress would definitely make the jaw problem worse.

There are various exercises that you can do to help the TMJ but you would need a specialist for that.

TMJ can be very painful and debilitating, no chewing on bones for you I'm afraid. No toffee either.

[Telian]

The tight swollen feeling will be the steroids and will go as you reduce. It wouldn't contribute to the jaw problems, I went through a similar experience. As you have TMJ perhaps follow that up and get some advice from a specialist, don't keep suffering.

[Angex05]

What’s TMJ ?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Angex05]

Tempromandibular joint disorder.