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Treatments for TMJ (jaw misalignments) offer welcome symptoms relief for Cheryl who has been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease. Cheryl declares the treatment to be a miracle and suggests it may be a cause for other persons as well. The treatment is beneficial but does not reverse all symptoms.

Jaw Misalignment

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This may be a little premature but I am so excited I had to write you. I have just determined I have a jaw misalignment. First, let me give a little background.

I was diagnosed with Parkinsons about 13 years ago and have been struggling with this awful disease since. I am a nurse and had to leave my job about a year ago. I have done every alternative Rx you could think of. My symptoms started getting worse and the medication Sinemet was not helping – leaving me very fatigued and not able to walk across the room without assistance.

Then about a week my husband saw an old friend and he purchased some honey and bee pollen from him. I might add this guy is a bee keeper and has his own honey and pollen. Well I started taken a spoon full of pollen with a spoon of his honey and I swear I felt a little better the next day, so I have been faithfully take a spoon of each every morning and feel it given me a lot more energy.

Then I came across your interview with Cheryl which was a blessing. I really believe God put us in the places we need to be at the right time and we all need to tune into our higher self. Listening to Cheryl’s story really interested me because her story sounded a lot like mine. I actually called in and spoke with her. I was the last caller Rose.

I immediately called the Parkinsons Resource Center and talked to Ms Rosen and she got back with me. Since I live in Maryland she suggested I see Dr Branden Stack in VA. And as it turns out he is the Guru of this treatment. I made an appointment and saw him today.

OMG, after his examination he told me my jaw was grossly out of alignment – he stated 1 inch – and immediately gave me an order to get a mri which I immediately went next door and tried to get it done on the same day but could not. I have to wait and get it done tomorrow afternoon. Dr Stack says he can help me.

So I know it is a little premature, but I have a gut feeling correcting my jaw misalignment  is my answer to getting my life back as Cheryl so summed it up in those words. I will keep in touch and let you know my progress. Like I said my mri is tomorrow and my TMJ might have to be corrected with TMJ surgery which is minor. When I think of all the years and all the money I wasted, although I take that back, this was a learning experience and I am truly a different person today because of it. THANK YOU ROBERT.

Rose

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery

TMJ treatment for Parkinsons Disease

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On a Parkinsons Recovery radio show I aired four years ago Cheryl heralded a TMJ treatment for Parkinson’s Disease that offered her welcome relief from her Parkinson’s symptoms. For a little background on where this story starts – listen to this radio show by click on the link below:

John, a listener of the Parkinsons Recovery Radio Show, recently asked Cheryl for an update on her current situation. I have her permission to post her email response to John which follows:

Robert Rodgers PhD
Seven Secrets to Healing

I guess you want to know if I am living Parkinson’s free, (among other things). Let me address this question first.. The short answer is : No, I’m not, unfortunately…Which is what I was hoping for – aren’t we all?

That being said.. There is a success story attached to that NO answer….

Sorry to be so confusing John. It’s kind of strange John.. But I would highly recommend getting an appliance especially if you were diagnosed within the last 5 years!!.. I am still better then anyone else I know who is living with Parkinsons.. My Neurologist at
UCLA can’t believe how little meds I take, how well I move, etc.. He says people living with Parkinson’s for 15 years , like I have, are all doing so much worse..

That being said: I have had lasting improvements, that I attribute to the TMJ treatment for Parkinsons Disease. For example: I can brush my teeth manually. I can put a sandwich in a baggie and have improved penmanship to name a few things off the top of my head.

That being said. I fall down – a lot- and I have tremors in my legs, that I never had 6 months ago. So I can tell the disease is marching on….

The bottom line is: it’s worth it!!! I still advocate for everyone in the Parkinsons community to get an appliance.. It’s not a cure but it definitely, definitely helps And it helps with out side effects. It also heals you today!! There is no waiting for clinical trials. And it’s immediate.. google Dr Brendon Stacks DDS in Virginia. Watch the videos… The appliance is real and it does work… I guess I was just hoping for more…but if the way I am is all I can get, well as I said.. I am still better of then if I had never used it.

Your friend in the trenches,

Cheryl

PS: I still wear my appliance, albeit not as often as what I should.

Lock Jaw and Parkinsons

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Cheryl was a guest on my weekly radio show several months ago. I received permission from Dianna and Don to post the following question about Lock Jaw and Parkinsons that Don and Dianne offered.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Don does not have any TMJ problems, to his knowledge. His jaw does click when he opens his mouth widely, and measuring this on a computer program rated his left jaw as having a sound of 127 out of a possible 800. Don also had x-rays that showed the space between the trigeminal joint and the inner Eustachian tube is 1 cm; the space should be about 4 cm.

We were told that a branch of the trigeminal nerve and blood vessels pass through this area. Constriction of the area would put pressure on both that could cause problems. The purpose of the appliance is to shift the jaw forward, thus increasing the space and taking the pressure of the nerve and blood vessels.

Dianne and Don

Treatment for TMJ to Relieve Parkinsons Symptoms

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We tracked your interview with Cheryl (on the radio show) who had treatment for TMJ to relieve Parkinsons symptoms. How is she doing now? Has she stabilized? Is she continuing to improve? Has she regressed? I ask because there is a cranial facial specialist in Canada, relatively close to us, and we are considering following Cheryl’s path.

In our case, my husband does have a TMJ misalignment. The space between the TMJ and the eustachian tube, which should be abut 4 mm, is 1 mm. The misalignment is possibly as a result of tongue-thrusting as a young child. (Try sticking your tongue out, and you will notice your lower jaw moves backwards.) Dr. Rondeau explained that this constricts blood vessels and a branch of the trigeminal nerve that pass through this space.

Diane

Cheryl sent me an update on her situation which I posted here on the blog on March 21st. Scroll down to read her update. I am happy to report that she continues to get more and more relief from her symptoms.

In my opinion, TMJ mis-alignments are one of many causes of the neurological symptoms associated with Parkinsons Disease. If it does happen to be a factor for you in particular – as it is for Cheryl – it would seem to be a very smart move to get a treatment for TMJ to Relieve Parkinsons Symptoms with a fitted appliance.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

Clarification on TMJ and Parkinson’s

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What follows is a brief clarification on TMJ and Parkinsons as a follow-up to my interview with her on Parkinsons Recovery Radio.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery 

For the record, I never had a TMJ issue. Henry(my appliance) is prescribed by a TMJ dentist, but it’s for Parkinson’s patients. If you have TMJ that’s a separate issue. The two don’t necessarily need to be together.  I don’t mean to be picky. I just want people to be aware one isn’t an off shoot of the other.

Thank you again for the work you do Robert, and the difference you are making in so many people’s lives.

Respectfully,

Cheryl

TMJ and Parkinsons Disease

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Cheryl was a guest on my radio show several months ago who addressed a connection between TMJ and Parkinsons disease. She reported experiencing remarkable improvement in her Parkinson’s symptoms after getting a TMJ appliance that corrects jaw misalignments over time. She named her appliance Henry. Below is an update on her progress which she gave me permission to post.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery

I have some great news today. I went to my neurologist at UCLA. He’s been monitoring me since 2006. He was genuinely amazed and started asking me questions about Henry.Everything during my neurological exam rated NORMAL for the first time. And, I’ve lowered my medications. Can you believe it? He couldn’t. I could. I’m going in the right direction. Yahoo!

I’m not perfect. I don’t want to come off like that. But it was a huge step in the right direction to get the medical community to look seriously at what the powers of Henry can offer…pretty cool, uh?

Respectfully,

Cheryl

TMJ Disorder and Parkinsons Disease

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Just listened to your radio show interview with your guest Cheryl  on TMJ disorder and Parkinsons disease.. Makes sense.

Read that general anesthesia during surgery can exacerbate PD symptoms and that spinal anesthesia is recommended.

Think about it…. General anesthesia requires incubation. Jaw is pulled forward (disturbing TMJ joint) and tube is pushed into airway. Here is video:

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Told my doctors that shoulder/arm/hand pain and dysfunction I’ve had for over a year is similar to myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome symptoms I experienced 30 years ago from clenching my teeth. Was misdiagnosed then as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Three months of dental appliance cured my pain/dysfunction and I was able to return to work.

Didn’t suspect TMJ disorder and Parkinsons disease this time because I don’t clench anymore.

But, will follow that up and let you know.

There are probably thousands of causes of PD and I’ll have to take them one by one but will never give up.

LE

Like you, I also believe there are many factors that contribute to the neurological symptoms associated with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. This is clearly what my research reveals. Once you figure out the cause you can address the causes and take action to remedy the imbalance in the body.

All the best

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery

 

Dentists in Australia Qualified to Give TMJ Assessments

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Hi Robert,. I’ve just listened to Cheryl’s fascinating story. Thank you for making it available. I have a question about dentists in Australia qualified to give TMJ assessments.

I live in Melbourne, Australia and have been challenged by Parkinson’s since 1998 and now I’m 59. I am a man.

Could you kindly direct me to where I can find a list of dentists providing this retainer device – and specifically the one that Cheryl went to? Or perhaps you could put em in touch with her via email. Thanks. Of course if you have any info about dentists providing this in Australia then of course that would be much appreciated.

Robert thank you so much for your prompt assistance with this request.

Cheers

Marek
Melbourne Australia

Click on the link below and you will find a listing of dentists in Australia who are qualified to do the assessment and make the TMJ appliance. There is a listing of one dentist in Melbourne.

https://www.aacfp.org/page/AACPMemberMap

My goal for each interview with a guest  is to have information that people can act on to get sustained relief from their symptoms. I am so happy to learn that you found this program helpful in information about dentists in Australia qualified to give TMJ assessments. Please keep listening!

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery

 

Dentists who Treat TMJ Misalignments

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I heard your radio show describing Cheryl’s experience with TMJ. I live on Mercer Island, (relatively close to your neck of the woods) and would like to find dentists who Treat TMJ Misalignments who have the proper equipment and expertise to do TMJ properly. Can you help me on this? Also, who was her dentist in L.A?

I am 3 years into PD and want to RID myself of this thing!

And, thanks for your help with your show and optimism. I’m a strong believer in John Coleman’s protocol.

Thanks you so much for being there!

Richard

Click on the link below and you will find a listing of dentists who treat TMJ misalignments and are qualified to do the TMJ exam and make the appliance that corrects misalignments:

http://www.aacfp.org/cgi-bin/loc.pl?76

John Coleman, author of Stop Parkin’ and Start Livin’ is a remarkable man in every respect. Having become symptom free himself, he now provides help as a naturopath doctor to hundreds of people with Parkinson’s symptoms.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
Pioneers of Recovery
Five Steps to Recovery

TMJ Misalignments and Parkinsons

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Monica gave me permission to post her email below about TMJ misalignments and Parkinsons.

Robert Rodgers PhD
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery 

I listened to your interview with Cheryl. WOW. There are articles on the internet that discuss TMJ and its relationship to motor skills, as well as the usual headaches, ear ringing, back and neck ache, fibromalgia, shoulder pain etc.

It kind of makes me think of TMJ correction as a myofascial release for the jaws where the condyles house the nerves and blood vessels. As usual, and thru reading various myofascial release lit its exactly the same idea that the body affect somewhere isn’t exactly where one feels the pain but further up the body in another location.

The TMJ joint is one of if not the most used joint in the body. We hold tension surrounding it, we use it when speaking or chewing gum. We even grind teeth at night keeping it active. It’s got a lot of nerves running through the condyl part of it. It even has its own little disc for cushioning.

I can see why misalignment would cause problems all over the body.  I know if one part of me is out of whack, it makes me  feel bad all over. So maybe some relief or complete relief is possible if we paid more attention to our jaw then to our teeth on dentist check ups.

Myofascial massage therapists in general are hard to locate if you need help for knots. It’s special training and not many have heard of it. Sort of like the 50 or so dentists that specialize in TMJ correction that Cheryl mentioned.

I believe that the causes of PD symptoms are multifaceted like trauma, both psychological, environment and physical. TMJ correction sounds like something that should be researched. I’m calling the Parkinson resource people Cheryl mentioned for the symposium in Indian Wells in January.

TMJ correction makes the most sense to me of all the stuff I’ve seen on PD. I know my jaw is wacky. I can feel it. I’ve started getting ear ringing now ever so often. TMJ correction works by bringing the lower jaw forward and retraining it if I understand it  right. I’m totally excited about this whole concept.

Thank you Robert for everything you do !!!!!

Monica

Cheryls Miracle Turnaround

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“My name is Cheryl and I want to report  on a miracle turnaround. I’m 52 and have been living with Parkinson’s for 10 years now. I will get right to the point. As of 1 month ago, my symptoms are reversing, diminishing, going away. I am healing every day.”

After 10 years of searching, Cheryl has at long last found a therapy which she describes as a miracle. Want to learn more about the miracle that has made a huge difference to the quality of Cheryl’s life? I can promise you one thing: You will not be able to predict the therapy that is Cheryls miracle turnaround and has transformed her life.

TMJ Disorders

TMJ disorders refer to problems with the temporomandibular joints, which connect the jawbone to the skull. These joints are involved in essential functions such as speaking, chewing, and swallowing. TMJ disorders can cause pain or dysfunction in the jaw, face, and neck, and may also lead to:

  • Jaw pain or tenderness
  • Clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth
  • Difficulty or discomfort when chewing or speaking
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Limited jaw movement or locking of the jaw

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery