Due to TMJ problems and sleep apnea, I am unable to sleep. Please help.

Hi,

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I went through your query. Sleep apnea is associated with chronic pain disorders, including jaw pain like TMD (temporomandibular disorders). If it hurts to open and close your mouth, you may have these conditions.

Patients with sleep apnea are generally mouth breathers, they are at higher risk of cavities. As a specialist, I can understand the pain or discomfort you have been through.

There are some steps to follow, be positive and determined for these.

Self caring.

Relaxatiom techniques to lower the stress level such as exercise, yoga, and meditation.

Physiotherapy.

Your local dentist can help by providing a splint, prosthodontic mouth guard, to keep your teeth slightly apart.

You can take tablet Zerodol TH 8 (Aceclofenac and Thiocolchicoside) OD one tablet OD for five days, capsule Pan D (Pantoprazole) one capsule once before meal for 10 days, Betadine mouthwash gargle in lukewarm water two or three times a day.

Use moist heat or cold packs.

Prefer soft diet.

Do not rest you chin over your hand.

Actually as you have mentioned sleep apnea, this medication will also help with it. I need to confirm the medicines as you have not shared the age and occupation, this medication must be taken at night as it causes dizzness, and driving is not advice.

Note: These medication are used for your TMJ issue but both of them has a side effect of dizzines, so alchohol or driving is not adviced. It is adviced to take the medication after dinner.