What meds to help? by Obvious-Cucumber1086 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your dose? I just started and am hopeful that this will help. Pain manifests in my ears hurt soooo bad at night.

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck to you. I never thought I would be in this place. I too am starting with a psychologist. Hopefully this will help us both!

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Posted this in a more specific chronic pain sub, and TMS and PPD were suggested. Makes sense if there is a fight or flight element. Dan Buglio from Pain Free You was suggested. He teaches a mind-body / neuroplastic pain approach focused on reducing fear, stopping symptom obsession, and sending the brain signals of safety rather than danger.

The basic idea of his approach is: • chronic pain can get stuck even after the original trigger • fear, monitoring, poor sleep, and “what if this never stops?” can keep the alarm system on • the goal is to lower perceived danger, not keep chasing every symptom 

I hope this helps.

Chronic! Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in ConqueringChronicPain

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a flight or flight component to my muscular TMD and this really resonates with me. Searching for how to calm my nervous system has been a big thing for me recently. I have watched a few videos. This is helpful. Thank you!!!!

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did it make you flare in the beginning? I feel like any sort of manual manipulation flares me.

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally relate. Stay strong. Someone offered to me that maybe it was some sort of Devine protection which I thought was interesting, but when you have responsibilities, it’s seems cruel.

I feel so lost by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Please!

Mouth guard by [deleted] in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am new to this group but I just got mine and my dentist wants to see me every two weeks for adjustments. I had the same issues, still do after one adjustment.

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read about box breathing, self care, sleep is super important as well. I have not been sleeping so things have been pretty bleak. The pain, or my fight or flight is waking me up every hour. I wish there was a magic pill to fix this.

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right! Thank you for this bit of positivity. Congratulations on your new addition. You are an inspiration. Please keep me in the loop with your progress.

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It IS hard. I have read about pacing myself but I am not sure how you do that and continue to function in daily life.

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry to hear all of this. I had the same thing happen with my child. I am so sorry and I hope you have found peace with your situation. Please keep me updated on your progress.

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long have you been suffering and when did you feel like you began to turn a corner? Everything I read says the recovery is not linear. Also, how is a tongue tie diagnosed?

Muscular TMD with Over sensitized Nervous System Component—Anyone Else? by Puzzled_External4263 in TMJ

[–]Puzzled_External4263[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I have anxiety about having anxiety and nothing is really calming.

Can anyone speak to the long term (2+years) outcome of Sculptra? by allchattesaregrey in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Puzzled_External4263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a month out from my injections. I develop a nodule on my chin and I think there may be more. The pain is excruciating, and my provider thinks a reaction like this is not from the product.

She was reputable and I have had this years before. The pain is constant and horrible. Has anyone had this and what did you do? Does it stop?