meditation
06-21-2004, 04:56 PM
I am close to thirty...and, this is my second "time" around with TMJ Disorder.
The first time, I was a teenager...totally missed out on every experience. But, my last of 12 surgeries worked. :) After an accident in a restaurant, believe it or not, there happened to be a screw in my meal...unbeknownst to me....I happened to bite down on it.
Well, it's only been over a month, and I feel at the point of a nervous breakdown. The normal opening I have maintained over ten years, gone.
The rare times of being in pain have now turned into a 24/7 event. The pain has me at the breaking point, constantly. I find myself feeling totally isolated and alone, though rationally I know that isn't the case....
My profession is talking, constantly, and I find myself at tears all the time....
Beyond the fact that getting an MRI and even a bite splint, in my area, are turning out to be major events...I find myself overwhelmed with pain....
I am a seasoned pro when it comes to this; and just about know everything possible, or at least I thought.
When painkillers, muscle relaxants, anti inflammatories, and even moist heat and ice do not work...what do you do?
Does anyone out there have any advice? thanks....
The first time, I was a teenager...totally missed out on every experience. But, my last of 12 surgeries worked. :) After an accident in a restaurant, believe it or not, there happened to be a screw in my meal...unbeknownst to me....I happened to bite down on it.
Well, it's only been over a month, and I feel at the point of a nervous breakdown. The normal opening I have maintained over ten years, gone.
The rare times of being in pain have now turned into a 24/7 event. The pain has me at the breaking point, constantly. I find myself feeling totally isolated and alone, though rationally I know that isn't the case....
My profession is talking, constantly, and I find myself at tears all the time....
Beyond the fact that getting an MRI and even a bite splint, in my area, are turning out to be major events...I find myself overwhelmed with pain....
I am a seasoned pro when it comes to this; and just about know everything possible, or at least I thought.
When painkillers, muscle relaxants, anti inflammatories, and even moist heat and ice do not work...what do you do?
Does anyone out there have any advice? thanks....
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Ann123
06-21-2004, 10:12 PM
I hope you are suing the restaurant for medical expenses!
Sorry you have to go through this again but try to remember you beat it once and you can again.
Sorry you have to go through this again but try to remember you beat it once and you can again.