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    As the orthodontist told me, this is something I have to do as my current bite structure will result in breaking multiple teeth in the long-term. I've already broken two teeth several years back requiring two root canals. What is a partial occlusion coverage mouthguard?
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    Do you think there's any chance that if I address the TMJ problem that the tinnitus might go away?
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    - In terms of noise exposure, I've gone to concerts (infrequently, like every few years) and professional sports events (a handful of times a year). - I don't take any medications regularly other than ibuprofen which I've used on occasion for headaches. I typically take generic ibuprofen but a...
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    I have no idea if it could be a mini-stroke. My instinct is to say no but I'm hardly an expert on strokes. My initial thoughts on those symptoms was some kind of tumor. WebMD actually mentioned a hemorrhage (stroke) as a possibility.
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    I forgot to mention in my original post that I have seen an ENT who did check my hearing and there is no hearing loss. I was referred for an MRI of the brain (probably because I also mentioned recent bouts of headaches and sporadic pain localized in the back/base of the head in the weeks before...
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    Hi all, So, I was sitting on my couch at 11:00 pm one day last month when out of nowhere a loud, incessant, ringing sound went off in my head. And it hasn't turned off since then. I had recently (as in the day before) gotten back from a trip out to the west coast. Does anyone know if air...