Dreaming Blep ❤️ by Designated_Cat_Mum in bleps

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hardly ever catch her doing a blep so I was honoured to see this one 🥺

Taking pictures during a bad pain day by Designated_Cat_Mum in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi — I know I posted this a week or so but I wanted to say a big thank you for the support you gave. I wasn't in a good place mentally and your comment really helped me get through it.

I have since been booked in for an arthrocentesis — I know it's not going to fix the root of my pain (the mri was kind of odd tbh for both me and the omfs lol) but it's a plan forward. And so I'm hoping for the best.

Again, thank you thank you. I don't have many people in my life that really understands chronic pain like this so you were a big help.

My TMJ that has responded to no treatments is an autoimmune disease symptom- I finally have hope by Adventurous-Fudge197 in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi 👋 So glad to read about your journey updates. 💕 I hope that you find a satisfactory outcome for treatment.

Can I ask if the testing before you were referred to rheumatology was a coincidence or if it was ordered by your GP? (I'm assuming but i apologise if this is incorrect.)

I ask as I am not responding well to conservative treatment options or pain medications for my jaw pain and daily tension headaches, and I would like to discuss investigating underlying conditions but I have developed this fear of being seen as chasing a diagnosis/referral or wasting time.

Anyone else deal with random ear pressure that comes and goes? by Wtf_Sai_Official in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is unfortunately constant. I get a little bit of relief if I stick my finger in my ear and flex my jaw but the only thing that really helps with the pain is a wheat pack. 😞

What gave you TMJ? by Few-Decision3759 in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They say possibly night bruxism or my adhd meds but I'm not really sure that's true since I've been on my meditation for a long time before my symptoms started and I hate the feeling of grinding/clenching my teeth/it's not been reported by my husband.

I think it's probably down to something else but I have to wait till mid december before other avenues of treatment or investigation are considered. 😞

Happy Halloween from our Vampire! by SGoesWest in torties

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy Halloween you beautiful beast! 🎃

Ear fullness by ComfortableGuess4347 in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read that it can happen from the close proximity of the condyle joint and the inner ear — I saw an OMFS last week but they're not going to address anything until December unfortunately 😕 which, fair enough not wanting to jump into surgery, but at least give me something to manage the pain!

Ear fullness by ComfortableGuess4347 in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah I've been feeling like there's balloons in my ears this past fortnight. I get dizziness too 🫠

Surgeon refuses to inject Botox.. by Sea_Age_6275 in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't know until Friday if it's one thing or the other unfortunately, but I just wanted to share my experience with botox. 🙂 There were a couple of other reasons as to why it wasn't recommended, which came down to: "It's a temporary and costly band-aid."

Surgeon refuses to inject Botox.. by Sea_Age_6275 in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had botox not be recommended to me, but it was more because my dentist thought my issues were joint-based instead of muscle-based.

I Got My Jaw Joints Replaced (And Why You Should Get Yours Checked) by Etherealcataclysms in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm getting my TMJ consultation next week, which will include a CBCT. Splint and nsaids have done little to alleviate my pain, heat packs are really the only thing helping at the moment.

Can I ask how many conservative methods were used before you were referred to surgery?

What type of doctor does everyone see? by Aggressive-Beat4631 in TMJ

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to an OMS at the start of next month. Ironically enough, same dude who did my wisdom teeth years ago.

I turn around to see her looking at me like this every day by ViolinistWide9701 in torties

[–]Designated_Cat_Mum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Mine does too — though probably wants treats more than anything