just so frustrated - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

tmrots · 11-11-2009, 11:42 AM

Hello everyone. I just wanted to complain for a minute. Sorry. I have been VERY good about eating mostly soft foods, but today, I just couldn't do it. I just had some popcorn, (more than I should have) and after a few handfuls, mu jaw is so sore. Just for the record, it's just not fair. I love the crunchy things in life, so this is a difficult disorder. I am so tired of eating soft small and really small portions. No bagels, sandwiches, etc, you guys know. I am just having a pity party here. Feel free to join.

Thanks for letting me vent.

madnmas · 11-11-2009, 12:06 PM

I'm going at this alone. I have finally somehow gotten used to the fact that I will have a headache for the rest of my life. 80% of the time my eyeball feels like it is about to pop out and I wake up with ear pain. The dizziness has come back after going away on its own for a good several months....

Welcome to living with a chronic condition.

tmrots · 11-11-2009, 02:13 PM

thanks, I feel your pain. I am sitting here, with my face throbbing trying to decide, ibuprofen or not, what to do. I hate taking it, usually it doesn't seem to work when I take 200mg. I guess I need 400, but then it makes me nervous to take it. I am used to it by now, but still hate it.

Lucky Lucy · 11-12-2009, 12:34 AM

If you guys are having this much pain, and nothing has worked for you , you should condsider the surgrey,

my friend had it done at the beginning of this year, and she can chew on her own fist. lol, jk , shes free of pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tmrots · 11-12-2009, 05:53 AM

Thanks for replying. I doubt that my insurance company would pay for any of this. They won't pay for any treatment so I am sure this would be the same. Do you know if the surgery would help for arthritis of the jaw? I have that as well as TMJ. thanks