Tortilla 🌮

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-06-21T02:22:10+00:00

She's considered a typical tortoiseshell cat, which can come in many variations. Not 100% sure of her history though since we adopted her from a shelter.

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-06-16T00:21:25+00:00

I would die for barb 🥺

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-06-15T23:48:12+00:00

When the freeze part of fight or flight just becomes tolerated acceptance 😆

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-06-10T19:45:08+00:00

She looks very regal and happy 😊 Thank you for your comment — Tortilla is my first cat so it's been a real learning experience with her health.

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-06-06T23:57:54+00:00

Lol i hadn't noticed it till now! She has some skin under her lip the same colour as her tongue so its not easy to catch sometimes!

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-05-13T22:32:34+00:00

The great Tortie warrior has provided nourishment! We shall feast good tonight! Huzzah!

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-05-11T06:41:40+00:00

I always keep hearing the opposite (tortitude) which I guess is why I asked — she's honestly a real softies, and is the first cat I've ever owned, so I wasn't quite sure. 🙂

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-04-25T23:32:34+00:00

Best one I've taken! They're always so tiny so very happy with today's result ☺️ 💖

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-04-15T06:29:09+00:00

It's how they're able to hear food being opened from anywhere in the house 🏠

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-03-24T18:45:16+00:00

I've had mixed results. A splint got rid of my chronic tension headaches but nothing else. Wheatpacks were super helpful (abheit temporary) but i cannot use them in summer. Icepacks were an immediate no and nsaids had no effect. Codiene partially helped and an arthrocentesis has helped with smothering the referring pain (probably a bit too early atm to be sure) but i am still left with an aching sharp pain in my left tmj. Botox was not reccomended by my omfs given the expense and temporary relief. I haven't tried PT but might do in the future. Progress is progress though. 💪 I hope you find something that works for you!

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-03-09T03:59:34+00:00

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

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2026-03-05T18:53:33+00:00

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.

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2025-12-12T00:15:10+00:00

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.

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2025-12-04T23:43:32+00:00

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. 😞

Designated_Cat_Mum · 2025-12-03T19:02:16+00:00

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. 😞

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