teeth clinching/grinding post VSG

I am going to ask my surgeon about this, but I am not sure it is related to the actual VS. I am sure it is a nerve issue and not being able to comfort myself with food.

Anyway, I wake up at night grinding me teeth. Last night it was so bad I put the edge of the comforter in my mouth to stop myself from doing it. The next morning I always wake up with a headache....During the day I catch myself clinching my teeth super hard.

Has anyone else had this post-VSG or is unique to me?

It is a form of releasing stress or being over tired. If they continue I suggest you get to your dentist and get a biteplane (biteplate) made. It will help the joint that is possibly causing you headaches.
It could just be the change in diet as well, nothing to worry about but you don't want to destroy your teeth either.
Have you been sleeping on your back all of a sudden? Or has your sleeping pattern changed?
Also you might want to check in with your family doctor and see if it could be a deffiency in something.

Anyways, something to help this when you are sleeping is if you are sleeping on your back, get rid of the pillow it will allow your bottom jaw to fall back down where it will be hard for you to bring your teeth together when you are asleep.

I had a biteplane for over 20 yrs now, suffered for all my teenage years from migraines that could have been treated if I had known this stuff back then.

If you want to look into the matter further google temperomandibular joint pain, very interesting stuff. Like I said I suffered with this for many years and I even took some courses on it when they were offered. I still find many family doctors don't know much about it when dealing with teenagers with migraines.

thanks, good to know =)

I have not had surgery yet so I cannot comment on the post surgery part.
 
But,   I also woke with horrible headaches and would sleep with my tongue between my teeth so I would not "clench" my jaw  I had a hard time going to sleep because I would immediately start to clench my jaw when I laid down..  

I went to the dent and he fit me with a mouthpiece that has worked wonders!!!!  every night for several days after I got the mouthpiece I  awoke and couldn't believe how good my nights rest was... it was  "the best nights sleep I had EVER had".

go immediately to your dentist and get a mouth piece, it truly made a world of difference for me. 

Rhonda

 I have always been prone to teeth grinding and clinching, but yes, it has gotten significantly worse since the surgery! Odd!

I second what Julie said. Never noticed that is has gotten worse since VSG...very odd.

 Hey Paige.  I have a great dr in the Villages that I went to for my issues.  I have a problem carrying stress in my jaw and she has been a great help in fixing the issue.  Let me know if you want her contact information.   I have this issue and it comes and go for me since surgery, but my issue started before surgery.  I will say, based on what your body is going through with the weightloss, it is very normal to see a change in stress, anxiety and depression.  Your body is quite literally changing every day and therefore things will show up and things that you used to have may go away (like diabetes).  For me, my jaw problem has been an issue with me grinding and clenching throughout the process.  Luckily I have a mouth guard (it was expensive but HIGHLY worth it) that keeps me relaxed and no more headaches.

Good luck and let me know if you want my doctor's name.

thanks, I am due for a cleaning and will ask my dentist bout one....if nothing comes of that, I might get your dentist name... =)