Posted by CarolAnn on April 20, 2000, at 9:26:16
In reply to CelexaAdderall, posted by JudithC on April 18, 2000, at 5:42:26
Judith, You should go to your dentist and have your "bite" checked out. All the symptoms you describe can be caused by grinding or clenching your teeth in your sleep. It might be that all you need is a "night guard"(it's kind of like a retainer, but fits over the top of the teeth so the upper and lower can't touch). I just got a new one, because I've always had this problem, and my insurance paid for most of it.
What happens, is that the grinding and clenching throw off your bite, and put a lot of stress on your jaw muscles. The stress on the jaw will affect your neck, which will affect your back, and then your arm/arms. It's amazing that something as seemingly minor as your jaw muscles, can affect so much of your body! So, before you give up on a medication that helps you, definitely check out whether a night guard could be all you need. Good luck! CarolAnn
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