After my treatment for the ovarian cyst has been a success, I came across a disorder that I am annoyed with. It happened after I yawn while laying down on my bed. Unfortunetly, my jaw got locked and I am going through pain whenever I open up my jaw to eat and yawn.(I can't eat Whopper Burgers anymore*cries). I had not known about my teeth-clenching, until Eyang told me that I grind and clench my teeth every night when I am sleeping. It's hard to tell if I am suffering from something weird but I do. I am having the symptoms of TMJ Disorder for 2 months and I got terrified when I learn the causes of it. Temporomandular Disorder Temporomandular or TMJ is one of the commonly used joint in the body. Working during eating, talking, yawning and other common activities. TMJ is two complex joint, working like a ball and socket - at the point where the lower jaw hinges against the bones on either side of the skull. Sometimes an injury to the joint, can result in the symptoms of TMJ Disorders. But disorders more commonly arise from stress or habit-related activity such as teeth-clenching or grinding. Early symptoms of TMJ Disorder includes minor painless clicking, which gradually become more pronounce overtime. It is important to pay attention to the early warning signs, as prompt diagnosis could increase the likelihood of effective treatment. Proper Temporomandular joint function depends on the harmoniest working of the surrounding muscles; bite and jaw bones. A problem in any one of these areas can result in TMJ Disorders. When muscle surrounding the TMJ are tight, usually due to stress habits (such as teeth-clenching), pressure is placed on the TMJ, damaging the disk portion of the joint. Bite problems such as overbite, can place the bore portion the joint in an unstable position. Impact injuries can cause the disk to slip out of position, creating discomfort during simple activities such as talking or chewing. My doctor showed me some jaw exercises that I can do at home but I don't think it is working very well. I am giving up chewing gums and hard foods. I will have to allow my temporomandular joint to rest. I'd have to use ice packs and do gentle exercises such as massaging. I am in need of more PainKillers to allow myself to do these home treatment, constantly. If these home treatments is not working, I'd have to spend more money on physiotheraphy or physician. I hate this...*shrugs. | 
