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What Do Patients Want from a Diagnosis?

In February I asked for your thoughts and experiences regarding your TMJ disorder diagnosis. On March 30th I incorporated your feedback into my presentation, What Do Patients Want from a Diagnosis? This was given at the International Consensus Workshop: Convergence on an Orofacial Pain Taxonomy, in Miami, FL. I was honored to have the opportunity to advocate on behalf of TMJD patients and would like to thank everyone who responded to my request for a patient's perspective on the diagnostics of TMJ disorders. Your time and efforts were greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Terrie Cowley

President

An Extraordinary Event - April 28, 2009

When Multiple Medical Conditions Overlap

Join us for a free presentation and Q&A session sponsored by The TMJ Association and the Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. The following overlapping conditions will be discussed:

Chronic

Fatigue Syndrome

Endometriosis

Fibromyalgia

Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle (TMJ) Disorders

Vulvodynia

To learn more and to register, click here.

Let Your Voice Be Heard
National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009

In March, we asked you to contact your state and locally elected officials regarding the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009. We feel strongly that this bill, which would make pain care and pain management a public health priority, will benefit every American, especially those who suffer chronic pain. We are happy to report this important piece of legislation has been passed by the House of Representatives. Thank you for letting our voices be heard!

This is good news but we're only part-way there. The same bill has already been introduced into the Senate, and now Senators are needed as co-sponsors. Please take a few moments to click on the American Pain Foundation's link and urge your Senator to co-sponsor the National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009.

Medication Alerts

The following may be of interest to TMJD patients as many are prescribed the following medications.

Antidepressants - A recent study found that women who use antidepressants appear to have an increased risk for sudden cardiac death. The article can be seen in its entirety by clicking here.
Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) - The FDA has issued safety labeling changes to the boxed warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions to Cymbalta. Click here to view this information.

NIH Challenge Grants

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced an extraordinary opportunity for research money supported by funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

NIH defined fifteen broad challenge areas, and the NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices identified specific topics within those areas that address their missions. TMJDs are included in this listing. Click here to view the list of the priority topics, as identified by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

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