All,
Does anyone here grind their teeth at night and think it is correlated to their CPPS? I know that at night I clench my teeth together very tight, but do not fall asleep that way. I am a very stressed out/anxious person and I'm beginning to think that this is just another way my body clenches. Perhaps if I can stop grinding my teeth, maybe that's a good step in stopping my CPPS. So in that vein, has anyone had success in stopping bruxism?
Thanks.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
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Bossman
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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Age:24 | Onset Age:13 | Symptoms: Pain in both testicles (both or either one at a time) and pelvis | Helped By: Nothing so far | Worsened By: Running, Weight-lifting, Panic attacks
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Jay
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Re: Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Hi there,
If you put 'teeth' into the board's search function, you'll notice that several guys have posted about having similar issues. Grinding your teeth is another form of tension, true! I don't do it when I'm asleep, but when I'm anxious, it's certainly one of my bad habits to clench them hard.
If you have actually been diagnosed with bruxism, there are a number of approaches to dealing with the problem, some as simple as wearing a guard when you sleep in order to prevent damage. This is a good thing to discuss with your dentist.
As far as defeating this permanently, I'm not a doctor and can't advise with any authority. However, my opinion is that grinding solely while asleep is a sign of subconscious tension. You'll have to get a handle on your anxiety in the daytime (through therapy, relaxation, whatever works), and that will hopefully lead to peace of mind when you rest.
If you put 'teeth' into the board's search function, you'll notice that several guys have posted about having similar issues. Grinding your teeth is another form of tension, true! I don't do it when I'm asleep, but when I'm anxious, it's certainly one of my bad habits to clench them hard.
If you have actually been diagnosed with bruxism, there are a number of approaches to dealing with the problem, some as simple as wearing a guard when you sleep in order to prevent damage. This is a good thing to discuss with your dentist.
As far as defeating this permanently, I'm not a doctor and can't advise with any authority. However, my opinion is that grinding solely while asleep is a sign of subconscious tension. You'll have to get a handle on your anxiety in the daytime (through therapy, relaxation, whatever works), and that will hopefully lead to peace of mind when you rest.
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
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webslave
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Re: Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
My own bruxing was made much, much worse by unidentified food allergies and intolerances that caused stomach pain. If you are in the habit of waking with stomach pain, this could be the cause.
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graeme
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Re: Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
I've just had to have a tooth out because of it its very common ,I'm known as a clamper.I'm having a guard made 
Age:33 | Onset Age:19 | Symptoms:burning urethra, deep sore stinging around the perineum, dribbling | Helped By:when flare starts deep relaxing over a toilet to let out dribbling urine, hot bath, rubbing a heat cream on the perineum, Tens with a pad on the perineum, running, medication (solpadol) for pain. Current treatment: PT. | Worsened By:sitting, stressing over it, ejaculation, sometimes alcohol but I risk it. Been feeling a lot better last 6 months about 85% with a few flares lasting about 5 days. No longer having PT. Stretching every other night and I believe time is also a big factor for me