AZ Family Health - Dr. Andrew Altman DC
We help "crooked" people feel good again!
The word “fibromyalgia” might not mean that much to you, but don’t tell that to someone troubled with this condition. Fibro sufferers report chronic, achy muscular pain in numerous specific yet widely dispersed sites, predominantly the lower back, neck, shoulders, where the arm bends, upper chest and/or knees. While the precise cause of fibromyalgia remains unsure, data suggests that the immune system is involved.
I had a patient that was going to cancel her appointment with me because she had a terrible pains in her jaw. Having her mouth open for an extended period of time in the dentist’s chair can cause that. She was afraid that being face down on an exam table would not be the best idea at this time. You see, she was diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) by her dentist and her endodontist.
What is TMJ?
According to the Mayo Clinic; there is no cure. The treatment goal is to reduce the duration and decrease the pain according to them.
Said to be the most painful types of headache. A stabbing pain usually lasts between 15 minutes and two or three hours. Affects one side of the head, usually behind or in and around one eye.
It may radiate to the forehead, temple, nose, cheek, or upper gum on the affected side. The scalp may be tender, and the pulsing in the arteries often can be felt.
I was watching T.V. the other night and a story about “the new CPR” came on. I thought that this is good information for everyone. We can all benefit from this information. This could be effective in cardiac arrest. With these links, I would like to add, that I believe that we should still clear the mouth, and open the airway.
There are other sites that are also talking about Continuous Chest Compressions as well
