PRP therapy for TMJ
One day I just started to feel pain on the left side of my jaw, with no reason (no clicking, no yawning, hard food, nothing). It went away after a few weeks, but then I had laparoscopic surgery, where they intubated me and I think that caused the pain to come back after a week of my surgery. I went to see my dentist and she said that my teeth and bite were fine, so i went to see a specialist. They gave me TMJ mouth guard and I couldnt wear it, because it was too big and causing more pain. I went back and they made one designed based on my teeth and I have been wearing it for almost two months now. The pain went away after a few days, but then came back. And now it has been on and off. The pain is mild, it starts during the day and its the worst in the evening. I can't open my mouth all the way and I have a constant feeling like my jaw and tounge are in a spasm.
Next week I have another appointment to see if there is some kind of improvement, and my doctor recommended PRP therapy. Has anyone done this before for TMJ relief ? Also I dont know if the problem is muscular or joint.
I also tried heat packs, massages, exercises for TMJ/jaw, reducing stress as much as possible, not eating hard food etc..
What else do you recommend trying ?