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....
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