It would appears that there are not a lot of folks who have been hit with Trismus per recent lack of responses. I met with the Dynasplint rep yesterday and was fitted for the device that hopefully will become one of my best friends over the next few weeks. There seems to be a lot more to it than with the Therabite device that I have read so much about. I am told that if I follow through with the prescribed treatment schedule that my mouth opening should increase from the current 11mm to a more normal 30 to 35mm in 3 to 4 months.

If anyone else has the problem and wants to check in with me later regarding the success or failure with Dynasplint just feel free to inquire.

Bill D.


Dx 4/27/06, SCC, BOT, Stage III/IV, Tx 5/25/06 through 7/12/06 - 33 IMRT and 4 chemo, radical right side neck dissection 9/20/06.