wdragon
07-06-2004, 12:01 PM
I had TMJ for 8 years with limited opening and taking neumorous medications to try to control the pain. Tried splint therepy but it did not change anything.
In january this year i had an arthoscopy surgery and it was successful. I still have limited opening of the jaw although the opening has doubled. I have now stoped all my medication I do still occasionaly have a discomfort in the jaw but i am able to eat proper food. I must still be caerfull as there my specialist said that there is a possibility that the opperation will only be sucessful for up to 1 year but i will have to wait and see, even so i am just very gratefull for up until now 6 months of what i believe bliss with my TMJ. The discomfort of the op lasted for about a week.
I just wanted to say that there is hope for us all. I think im very lucky for each day that i stay pain free. I wish it would last forever but that is unlikley so i try to be caerfull and see how long i last before needing treatment again.
:) :D :wave:
In january this year i had an arthoscopy surgery and it was successful. I still have limited opening of the jaw although the opening has doubled. I have now stoped all my medication I do still occasionaly have a discomfort in the jaw but i am able to eat proper food. I must still be caerfull as there my specialist said that there is a possibility that the opperation will only be sucessful for up to 1 year but i will have to wait and see, even so i am just very gratefull for up until now 6 months of what i believe bliss with my TMJ. The discomfort of the op lasted for about a week.
I just wanted to say that there is hope for us all. I think im very lucky for each day that i stay pain free. I wish it would last forever but that is unlikley so i try to be caerfull and see how long i last before needing treatment again.
:) :D :wave:
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sandra1
07-06-2004, 03:24 PM
Wdragon,
I am glad that you feeling pain free with your jaw.......good news to hear. So, why did you needed this operation in the first place?
Sandi
I am glad that you feeling pain free with your jaw.......good news to hear. So, why did you needed this operation in the first place?
Sandi
meditation
07-06-2004, 03:25 PM
What a message :) But, also, remember this....think of it as a total success....Don'tcha dare say "unlikely"...because true recovery is possible....I had it for about 11 years and it was awesome...My only problem...well I guess you could call me the screw lady. I went into a restaurant and there happened to be a screw in my dinner- I didn't know it until I bit down on it. That is the only reason I am going through this, again.
Prior to that, my life had changed tremendously. I regained the weight I had lost, my grayish color skin had disappeared, and I became more confident. I even went back to school--twice. Once, for my bachelor's and Second, for my master's degree.
Of course there are those days, when the weather was too cold...and I had a flair up. But, for a time, I didn't have to see a doctor in YEARS!! :)
Whatever worked for you ....that is all that matters. Your positivity can definately help your true recovery...
Glad to hear you are pain free.
Prior to that, my life had changed tremendously. I regained the weight I had lost, my grayish color skin had disappeared, and I became more confident. I even went back to school--twice. Once, for my bachelor's and Second, for my master's degree.
Of course there are those days, when the weather was too cold...and I had a flair up. But, for a time, I didn't have to see a doctor in YEARS!! :)
Whatever worked for you ....that is all that matters. Your positivity can definately help your true recovery...
Glad to hear you are pain free.
wdragon
07-09-2004, 04:25 PM
I needed the opperation because of limited opening and only able to eat very soft food and the pain. I had tried splint etc but they had made my jaw worst. I had taken anti inflamatries for so long they caused a stomach ulcer. I had 8 years of pain and although this opp might have made my jaw worst i had to give it a try. I had no other options. I was lucky in the end. for the first time in 8 years i dont need to take any medication the only problem now is watching my weight as i am enjoying my food again