Hi all

After many years of boozing phenomenal quantities of whiskey, I now go to
AA regularly, though probably not regularly enough.
My jaw has been locked open, locked closed, and generally all over the
place for about 10 weeks now. Just wondered if any one else has had
anything similar?
--


Jim

We're not doctors,

On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 23:35:42 +0100, Wimbledonian
<fiddler9992000@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

>Hi all
>
>After many years of boozing phenomenal quantities of whiskey, I now go to
>AA regularly, though probably not regularly enough.
>My jaw has been locked open, locked closed, and generally all over the
>place for about 10 weeks now. Just wondered if any one else has had
>anything similar?


If you are concerned, seek medical attention.


Alcohol is also known to cause cardiomyopathy, the heart size
increases though pumping ability decreases.


Alcoholic (Ethanol) polyneuropathy

* Epidemiology
o Incidence
+ 9% of alcoholics with clinically manifest
polyneuropathy
+ Female > Male
o Related factors
+ Alcohol abuse
# Severe: > 100 grams of alcohol per day
# Prolonged: Years; Higher total lifetime dose
+ Nutritional deficiency
# Skipped meals
# Diet low in: Meat & fish, Cereals, Fresh
fruit, Vegetables
# Weight loss: 30 to 40 lbs in 50%
# ? Specific involvement of B1 deficiency
+ Family history: 40% to 50%
+ Age
* Polyneuropathy: Clinical
o ~ 40% Asymptomatic
+ Muscles: Thin, Tender
+ Distal tendon reflexes: Reduced
+ Distal pain & temperature sensation: ± Reduced
o Pain: Dull ache & burning in feet ± legs; Occasional
lancinating pains
o Distribution of signs: Distal; Symmetric
o Sensory
+ Panmodal loss: Variable involvement in individual
patients
+ Hyperesthesia
o Weakness: Legs > Hands
o Tendon reflexes: Reduced at Ankle in 80%
o Autonomic
+ Hyperhidrosis: Feet & Hands
+ Reduced Parasympathetic cardiac responses
+ Esophageal dysmotility
o Cranial nerves: Hoarse voice
o Disease course: Slow improvement with reduced alcohol
intake
o Electrodiagnostic: NCV changes
+ Axonal loss: Distal
+ Sensory & Motor: Small Sensory potentials & Mildly
slowed CV
+ Legs > Arms
o Nerve Pathology: Distal axonal loss
* CNS: Cerebellar degeneration; Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
* Other systemic involvement
o Myopathy
o Skin changes
+ Stasis edema & pigmentation
+ Plantar foot ulcers: 1st > 5th metatarsal
+ Dryness & Scaliness: generalized
o Arthropathy: With severe polyneuropathy; 2° Repeated
trauma
o Anemia
o Liver function changes

"Wimbledonian" <fiddler9992000@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
newsan.2005.08.22.22.35.42.943840@yahoo.co.uk...
> Hi all
>
> After many years of boozing phenomenal quantities of whiskey, I now go to
> AA regularly, though probably not regularly enough.
> My jaw has been locked open, locked closed, and generally all over the
> place for about 10 weeks now. Just wondered if any one else has had
> anything similar?
> --
>
Any other symptoms?

>
> Jim
>
>

Wimbledonian wrote:
> Hi all
>
> After many years of boozing phenomenal quantities of whiskey, I now go to
> AA regularly, though probably not regularly enough.
> My jaw has been locked open, locked closed, and generally all over the
> place for about 10 weeks now. Just wondered if any one else has had
> anything similar?
yes it's called TMJ (temporomandibular jaw
disease) and caused by stress. Whether you know
it or not you clench your teeth, and if you don't
know you do, you do it when your sleeping. I have
this too. It seems to come and go on me. A
dentist can make a mouth guard to form in your
mouth for when you sleep to correct it. Very
expensive, i waited til i got dental insurance to
deal with mine. Well, i got the insurance i just
got to deal with it. But now i know the cause of
it i watch myself clench my teeth i don't get it
very bad anymore. I used to get it like you got
it really bad, really sucked, so i know what you
are going through. Good news is it's treatable
and alot of people got it. Good luck\

Bryan

Wimbledonian wrote:
> Hi all
>
> After many years of boozing phenomenal quantities of whiskey, I now go to
> AA regularly, though probably not regularly enough.
> My jaw has been locked open, locked closed, and generally all over the
> place for about 10 weeks now. Just wondered if any one else has had
> anything similar?
Very simple diagnosis any doctor will til you the
same thing. There is also a surgery they can do
for it. Like the others said though see a doctor
they'll give you treatment options, chances are
you'll end up having your dentist take care of it.
For temporary relief you can go to a sporting
good store and buy a mouthguard for when you sleep
but they are bulky you'll probably wake up with
drool on your face. Probably beest to make a doc
appointment, they'll tell you to talk to your
dentist. Enuf said, gotta go.

On 22 Aug 2005 20:19:51 -0700, "Fred" <gwbdopesmoker@yahoo.com> wrote:

>We're not doctors,

I am

Best
>

Daveb

"Wimbledonian" <fiddler9992000@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
newsan.2005.08.22.22.35.42.943840@yahoo.co.uk...
> Hi all
>
> After many years of boozing phenomenal quantities of whiskey, I now go to
> AA regularly, though probably not regularly enough.
> My jaw has been locked open, locked closed, and generally all over the
> place for about 10 weeks now. Just wondered if any one else has had
> anything similar?
> --
>
>
> Jim
>
>

Are your ears still working?

Bobby L

Your right..we're not doctors. However,I dont know about you but, when
I was in pain; the first thing i ran to was the bottle to relieve me of
it.
If a person in early recovery were to ask you if bleeding out the ass
could be a result of alcholism,would you tell him that you were'nt a
Dr.?? Or would you share your experiance,strength and hope??

<DaveB> wrote in message news:430b5d0c.1426428@news.dslextreme.com...
> On 22 Aug 2005 20:19:51 -0700, "Fred" <gwbdopesmoker@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >We're not doctors,
>
> I am
>
> Best
> >
>
> Daveb

I knew a man with a Ph.D in computer science one though he never called
himself "Doctor" because he was worried people would keep going to him and
asking him about a clicking in the elbow or a sore toe or other such
complaints.

-
Daz