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Posted 9/2/2022 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I have Crohn's for many years. Today I was diagnosed of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). My dentist recommended Advil (a kind of NSAID) and Valium. I know Advil may not be a good ideal for Crohn's. How about low dose Valium? It that safe for Crohn's?

Thanks
Posted 9/3/2022 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Paul, sorry to hear about the TMJ diagnosis. You are right about the NSAID, however, valium will not cause your crohns any issues. I take a muscle relaxer 3 times a day & have been on numerous ones without a problem.

Hopefully you can get this under control.
Posted 9/5/2022 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Valium should be fine - I take cyclobenzaprine (a muscle relaxer) as well as an anti-anxiety medication, both to help with my fibro.

But year, most definitely not Advil.
Posted 9/6/2022 6:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for your reply. I am taking low dose Valium before bedtime. The dentist said that my TMD trouble was likely caused by the stress that I experienced lately (divorce, death of a parent, layoff and Covid infection). The dentist asked me to go easy with my biting and chewing.
Posted 9/6/2022 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Paul, so sorry to hear about everything you have been dealing, wow, your stress level has to be off of the charts. The valium should help you on many levels. My condolences on loss of a parent.

Do you find yourself clenching your jaws or grinding your teeth? I was in an accident in the early 80's & sustained a neck injury. After months & months of care, I went into my dentist for a check up. I was telling him about the horrible neck pain & finding myself constantly clenching my jaws. As it turned out I developed TMJ from that accident, I was also grinding my teeth when sleeping. I ended up with those horrible plastic guards, but hey it saved my teeth.

Keep us posted on how you are getting along.
Posted 9/8/2022 1:32 AM (GMT 0)
Since I visited my dentist last week, I have been very careful not to chew too hard. I have already noticed reduced pain on my face/jaws. And it's probably because of additional help from valium. I do not grind my teeth at night, but I noticed sometimes I clenched my jaws while sleeping. I am supposed to put on a dental nightguard, but since my pain has already improved, I am putting that off. I've already bought the night guard. Due to the labor shortage, I already found another job, so things are getting better. Thanks
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