# Newbies Guide to Eagle Syndrome

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## [About the Newbies Guide to Eagle Syndrome category](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/about-the-newbies-guide-to-eagle-syndrome-category/1212)

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**Author:** [@Mod\_support](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Mod_support)\
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Resources written by members affected with Eagle Syndrome and notes from the moderators. We strongly encourage all members to explore these pages and then share your stories about being newly diagnosed of Eagle Syndrome …

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## [ES Information: How Is ES Diagnosed](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-how-is-es-diagnosed/1387)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-how-is-es-diagnosed/1387 "2026-03-01T20:31:13Z")

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ES Information: How is ES diagnosed, and what is the best scan to diagnose ES? Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Syn…

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## [ES Information: Common Symptoms And Possible Explanations For Them](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-common-symptoms-and-possible-explanations-for-them/1389)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 48\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-common-symptoms-and-possible-explanations-for-them/1389 "2026-01-28T15:22:22Z")

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ES Information: Common Symptoms And Possible Explanations For Their Causes: Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Syndrom…

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## [Information, nice visualisation and images about ES from Poland (in English)](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/information-nice-visualisation-and-images-about-es-from-poland-in-english/13419)

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**Author:** [@TheDude](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/TheDude)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/information-nice-visualisation-and-images-about-es-from-poland-in-english/13419 "2023-10-20T09:40:36Z")

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(ATTENTION: GRAPHIC CONTENT!)

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## [Symptom list](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/symptom-list/4696)

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**Author:** [@redbird773](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/redbird773)\
**Replies:** 156\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/symptom-list/4696 "2022-10-08T00:23:34Z")

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When I first introduced myself to this forum I did not go into much detail about my symptoms, but I think it’s important to list them (for others with similar issues and to work out for yourself what the heck is happenin…

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## [ES Information: Background, Anatomy, Styloid Length, Angulation, Classic and Vascular](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-background-anatomy-styloid-length-angulation-classic-and-vascular/1391)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-background-anatomy-styloid-length-angulation-classic-and-vascular/1391 "2023-01-31T20:22:41Z")

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Eagle Syndrome Information: Background- Including Anatomy, Classic or Vascular?, Length Vs Angulation: Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding info…

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## [EACMFS - Educational Video from Italian Doctors about Eagle Syndrome (online meeting)](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/eacmfs-educational-video-from-italian-doctors-about-eagle-syndrome-online-meeting/12164)

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**Author:** [@TheDude](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/TheDude)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/eacmfs-educational-video-from-italian-doctors-about-eagle-syndrome-online-meeting/12164 "2022-09-26T15:54:59Z")

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Hi friends, I just found another nice and very up to date video about ES, that might be good here in the newbies section. Enjoy watching: :exclamation: ATTENTION :exclamation: GRAPHIC VISUAL INFORMATION :exclamation: …

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## [ES Information- Treatment: Pain Relief, Medications and Alternative Therapies](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-treatment-pain-relief-medications-and-alternative-therapies/1384)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-treatment-pain-relief-medications-and-alternative-therapies/1384 "2021-11-10T19:02:32Z")

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ES Information- Treatment Available For ES: Pain Relief Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Syndrome; to give you confi…

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## [New Diagnosis- Eagle Syndrome](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/new-diagnosis-eagle-syndrome/9680)

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**Author:** [@Dannib](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Dannib)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/new-diagnosis-eagle-syndrome/9680 "2021-07-17T01:33:57Z")

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Hi! I have been so thankful for this forum! I have been reading from this for months now and finally found an ENT experienced in ES. My dentist found it on a scan she did for my TMJ issues (diagnosis TMD both sides of ja…

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## [Classification of megastyloids](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/classification-of-megastyloids/7860)

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**Author:** [@TheDude](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/TheDude)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2020, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/classification-of-megastyloids/7860 "2020-09-09T00:29:17Z")

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according to Langlais et al. 1986 Physiological length Elongation Pseudarthrosis Bone chain Complete ossification

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## [ES Information: A Scary Subject](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-a-scary-subject/1388)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-a-scary-subject/1388 "2020-05-02T16:10:10Z")

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ES Information- A Scary Subject Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Syndrome; to give you confidence to discuss issues…

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## [ES INformation: Can Children Have ES?](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-can-children-have-es/1386)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-can-children-have-es/1386 "2020-05-02T16:09:49Z")

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ES Information- Can Children have ES? Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Syndrome; to give you confidence to discuss …

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## [ES Information- Treatment: Surgery](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-treatment-surgery/1385)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-treatment-surgery/1385 "2020-05-02T16:09:29Z")

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ES Information: Treatment Available For ES- Surgery Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Syndrome; to give you confidenc…

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## [ES Info: Alternative Treatments](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-info-alternative-treatments/1383)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-info-alternative-treatments/1383 "2020-05-02T16:08:36Z")

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Eagle Syndrome Information- Treatments Available For ES: Alternative Treatments Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Sy…

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## [ES Information: What Causes ES?](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-what-causes-es/1390)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-what-causes-es/1390 "2020-05-02T15:58:03Z")

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Professional publications (some of the articles can’t be read fully unless subscribed to). Many thanks to heidemt for her research and contribution, and for her example of being your own advocate and not giving up. Membe…

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## [Survey Results](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/survey-results/1373)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/survey-results/1373 "2020-05-02T15:52:46Z")

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ES Survey Results.pdf (120.7 KB) One of our members, Ang1, organised a survey on survey monkey a while ago. The results were published at the time in a discussion, but unfortunately with the switchover the link seems to …

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## [ES Information: What Else Could It Be?](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-what-else-could-it-be/1382)

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**Author:** [@Jules](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jules)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/es-information-what-else-could-it-be/1382 "2020-03-21T22:59:51Z")

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ES Information- If Not ES, Then What Else? Disclaimer: These answers to common questions were put together for new members to gain a head start in finding information about Eagle Syndrome; to give you confidence to disc…

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## [Are there any other potential diagnosis?](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/are-there-any-other-potential-diagnosis/5770)

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**Author:** [@Jenns09](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/Jenns09)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/are-there-any-other-potential-diagnosis/5770 "2019-08-31T22:30:01Z")

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Hello again! I have clear bilateral elongation of the styloid in my panoramic X-ray. However, it still looks quite different from a lot of the imaging I’m seeing. Mine is very pointed, crooked and it almost looks as tho…

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## [Diagnosing Eagle's Syndrome](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/diagnosing-eagles-syndrome/3845)

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**Author:** [@julianeagle](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/u/julianeagle)\
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**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitheagle.org/t/diagnosing-eagles-syndrome/3845 "2018-08-06T18:14:28Z")

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I am going to skip the “Not a doctor” disclaimer. You are probably here seeking answers to a life changing malady a variety of doctors haven’t been able to help you with. Instead, I’m going to offer a different disclai…
