Hi Cheryl... - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

shell389 · 07-02-2003, 07:49 PM

Hi Cheryl, How are things going for you and Mike? Sounds like the 11th will be a big day. I hope that is the day that everything comes together for the good for Mike. That his splint fits perfect and helps him a whole lot and that the urologist can figure out the other problem. I read in one of your other posts that you were checking into the TMJ and urology connection. I seem to remember reading something about a connection there too once. I do know that I had a UTI (and I never get them) in April around the time that I started taking the Flexeril and I wondered if there was any connection there. Anyway, I hope it all gets figured out for Mike and fast. He sure has alot to deal with right now. I hope he is still enjoying the summer. Has his friend slept over this week at all?

Things are okay here. My gums are still not healing right around that new crown. It is ashame too because the crown seems to fit so much better with the bite and all. I am beginning to wonder if my gums will ever be right back there again. Today they were really bothering me and I am getting that pain in my sinus on that side again too. I hate to say it but I have a feeling I am going to end up losing that tooth. I don't want to though. I keep praying to God that he will just heal those gums and strengthen that tooth so I feel better. That is the only thing bothering me right now. I have not had a headache or any neck pain. I am still taking Flexeril before bedtime right now too though.

So, what do you have planned for the 4th? We have an unexpected busy weekend. People keep inviting us to stuff. On the 4th we are going to Mike's sister's at 1 and then my Mom's at 4.( Mom's was the original plan) Then we go down and sit at my cousins house to watch the local fireworks. They are actually pretty good. Then on Saturday we are invited to one of my friend's houses for a party at 3. That one is a late nighter and Emily is staying with my parents so Mike and I can enjoy ourselves for once. Then on Sunday we are invited to a picnic at another one of our friends at 1. So we will be busy, but it will be fun. Hopefully I am feeling okay all weekend. I know I am not going to stop the Flexeril till after the weekend. I think I will wean off of it yet again next week. I would like to see if just the upper splint will work again for the most part of the month like it used to. And then for the bad week I can take the Flexeril.

Well, I hope things are going okay there. Hope you have a great holiday weekend too. Take care and I will talk to you soon. Michelle

CherylLynn24 · 07-02-2003, 08:59 PM

shell389 · 07-03-2003, 03:01 PM

Hi Cheryl, Just wanted to write you back real quick before we leave to go to the park. Feels like we are just running, running, running this week. But at least this a nice relaxing thing tonight. We get to watch hot air balloons take off (wish I was in one) and listen to the Sounds of Philly. (3 oldies groups)I just like going down there and sitting on a blanket and seeing some of my friends.

I sure hope Mike's friend doesn't have to move away. They seem to be real pals and that would stink if they couldn't hang out every day anymore. Do you think it may not happen? I'll say a prayer about it.

Sounds like you have a pretty nice weekend with the whole family being there. Do you have fireworks there on the 4th? I hope your Mom will be okay without your sister there. Like you said, she will probably come down to see you more often. Your family sounds so much like mine. (close knit)

Well, I better get moving here. We are going to grab some pizza(again) at the park for dinner while we are there and everyone is hungry. Have a great 4th. Take care, Michelle

CherylLynn24 · 07-04-2003, 12:28 AM