As a patient with TMJ disorder and/or chronic facial pain, I have the right to: Have my physicians and/or providers listen to and consider my symptoms as serious issues. Be an active participant in my healthcare solution. A comprehensive examination that addresses my functional problems as well as my pain concerns. Appropriate diagnostic testing [...]
Archive | Advocacy RSS feed for this section
I’ve Had It! How to Tell If a TMJ Website is Scamming You
This post has been brewing for a while, and I’ve just gotten to the point where I’ll scream if I see yet another website promoting a program that promises a TMJ “cure,” (but delivers nothing you can’t find yourself for free on the internet). If you are like most patients, you have been to the [...]
The Raffle, The Future, & Two Surprises!
First of all, let me start by saying Thank You. Our first fundraising event was a success thanks to *you*. We set the goal at $2,000 and ended up with just over $1100. I want to kick off this new chapter in TMJ Hope’s life by being 100% transparent about where your donations are going [...]
Major Research Update – The OPPERA Study: The Largest TMJ Disorder Study To Date
You may want to sit down, grab a cup of coffee or a smoothie and maybe even take some notes. This is one of the most important blog posts that you have ever read about TMJ disorder research. I’m excited to be writing about this study – the OPPERA study – because it is by [...]
How Do I Know If I’m Choosing the Right Treatment or Surgery for My TMJ Disorder?
One of the most difficult aspects of being diagnosed with TMJ disorder is realizing that there is no cure. When you are in pain and researching to find answers to your problems, you can come across many doctors/dentists/patients/marketers claiming that they have exactly what you are looking for… a way to “cure” your TMJ disorder [...]
The New TMJ Hope
From Stacy Stone, TMJ Hope’s Founder: Everyone, I am so incredibly excited (seriously, I’m bouncing in my chair right now!) to say: Welcome to the new TMJ Hope! Let me just tell you…I wake up every morning SO excited to be part of this. It has been my passion for the past 10 years! Having [...]
5 Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Thousands of TMJ Disorder Patients
With 10+ years behind me, I thought I’d post some thoughts on what it has been like, and most importantly, what I’ve learned, in the hopes that you could skip ahead a few years by applying these tips to your life. I’ve been through pretty much every treatment, medication, and self-care modality that I discuss [...]
TMJ Mitek Anchor Patients – Please Contact Us
Do you have a TMJ mitek anchor, or do you know anyone who does? If so, we need to hear from you. We will also keep you updated on any mitek anchor related news. Please either email us at mitek@tmjhope.org or leave a message on our Contact Page. Mitek anchors are a type of titanium [...]
Tips for Managing the Never Ending Mountain of Medical Paperwork & Files
Managing medical bills, keeping track of doctor visits, filing insurance claims, and organizing medical records can all leave you feeling overwhelmed. Here are a few tips that can make managing TMJ disorder, or any chronic illness easier – and might stop you from pulling out your hair! Records that are important to keep: Medical Bills [...]
Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Today, May 12, is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! You don’t have to do anything in person to take part – you can raise awareness by posting about Fibromyalgia on your Twitter or Facebook accounts. You can also take part in local events like walks. For more information, see the NFMCPA. Do you have Fibromyalgia? How does [...]
New Here?
About Us
Sponsors
- Top 21 Things To Do While Recovering From TMJ Surgery
- TMJ Disorder Glossary
- TMJ Disorder and Referred Pain
- An Interview with Lorelei, a Surgical Patient: TMJ Arthrocentesis, Arthroscopy, & Arthroplasty
- TMJ Disorder Timeline
- Tender Easy Ribs
- Healthy Living Series Week 2, Essential Vitamins
- Summer Berry Trifle
- Healthy Living Series Week 1, The Benefits of Water
- MRI VS CT SCAN
-
Lorelei Bryan: I love this so much! I'm going to print it out,...
-
-
Lorelei: Along with a pain journal and a recovery diary, I ...
-
Candy: You are doing such a good job, I am proud of your ...
-
