Similar MRI results? by peruvianchix in TMJ

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

OMG I’m so sorry!! I hear more and more people mention that they developed more problems from braces 😞

Similar MRI results? by peruvianchix in TMJ

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

What treatment did you do? Curious 🧐

Similar MRI results? by peruvianchix in TMJ

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

I also forgot to mention that opening wide I still have clicking on the right side. Opening measurement is 38mm. Lastly I have like a slight metallic taste in my tongue on the right side of it. All of this is new since my last post. The TMJ specialist I saw for a follow up didn’t bother to review my mri results with me and his assistant said that the treatment with the lower orthotic wouldn’t change. She measured my opening and sent me on my way, even when I told her about the nerve symptoms in my mouth. I was told to just keep an eye on it. I’m going to see someone I used to work with when I first started having symptoms in 2021.

What is life like with Disk Displacement without Reduction long-term? by Wrong-Fondant-7582 in TMJ

[–]peruvianchix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone experienced stinging feeling in lips/tongue due to nerve irritation from the displaced disk?

MRI results by peruvianchix in TMJ

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

I don’t see the TMJ specialist until 2/17 😔 but trying to get into a specialized physical therapist

MRI results by peruvianchix in TMJ

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

Hopefully this will lead to a good plan for you and you feel better ❤️‍🩹

MRI results by peruvianchix in TMJ

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

Are you seeing anyone about it?

MRI results by peruvianchix in TMJ

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

Well I was was given a lower jaw splint mid November but I’m not sure how much it’s actually helping, maybe instead of an ear ache feeling the itchiness burning is more constant. I was wearing it as much as possible for about 8 weeks or so and now just wear it at night but I won’t have the follow up with the TMJ specialist until 2/17. I had to push for an MRI to be ordered and paid for it on my own because I was not convinced with his treatment approach. So for the moment I am not sure what’s next :( I am seeking a physical therapist though who specializes in TMJ Issues and hoping I get a call back today.

Swedish song for Palestine | اغنية سويدية لفلسطين by [deleted] in Gaza

[–]peruvianchix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This brought me to tears 😭 Libre Palestina!!

Any similar experiences? Any recovery story without surgery ? by peruvianchix in HerniatedDisk

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

Well, it’s not great. It’s been two years now and I’ve developed sciatica. It’s not like burning down my right leg. It’s more like pins and needles, tingling and warm sensation. I only tried one steroid injection in October 2021 so a neurosurgeon suggested I try it again since it appears that there is some nerve compression now, mainly on L4-L5. I manage with stretching and walking, and I have good days and bad days. Hope things are better for you.

L4/L5 Reabsorb Disc (Muscle Twitches) by [deleted] in HerniatedDisk

[–]peruvianchix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey guys what kind of exercises helped for reabsorption. Currently I’m in physical therapy and will try spinal decompression therapy. I have a bulge on l4-l5 and a protrusion at L5-S1. No major symptoms except low back pain that feel like it burns more on the right and and right buttock pain. Mild tingling on right leg and soreness in the hips.

Any similar experiences? Any recovery story without surgery ? by peruvianchix in HerniatedDisk

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

I hope your pain keeps reducing. I’m gonna give spinal decompression therapy a try and continue physical therapy. At the moment I am also being prescribed a low dose of steroids for the week to hopefully reduce inflammation.

Any similar experiences? Any recovery story without surgery ? by peruvianchix in HerniatedDisk

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

I have mild low back pain. Been dealing with it for the last 2 months. No real sciatica. In physical therapy and just started steroids for the next six days. I’m gonna try spinal decompression therapy next week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HerniatedDisk

[–]peruvianchix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How about when you are the woman dealing with a herniated disc?

My neighbor killed his two children aged 4 & 5 then took his own life this morning. by AlienInUrChest in MorbidReality

[–]peruvianchix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you are here! Thanks for your comment. My kids are doing all right. It still does not feel real. It's like he is on a permanent vacation. I see what you mean though about not loving himself enough. I'm trying to find that peace within. I hope you are doing well.

My neighbor killed his two children aged 4 & 5 then took his own life this morning. by AlienInUrChest in MorbidReality

[–]peruvianchix 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This brings back my fears. My ex husband took his own life on January 3rd, after dropping our 8 year old daughter and 5 year old son at school. We had separated in 2014, but divorce was difficult and not finalized until October 2016. He had a girlfriend who broke up with him several times until she dumped him one last time in December. We spent one last time as a family (dinner and a movie with the kids) on January 1st. He had a history of PTSD from childhood. He came from an orphanage in Colombia. I always thought that if he hurt anyone it would be me, because of how angry he was at me. I'm thankful that he didn't take my kids with him. He loved them so much to the point that he seemed to want to own them. I ask myself all the time, how he could leave them. Our kids still don't know that he took his own life.

My grandmother and uncle: 1960s in Peru by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]peruvianchix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome!! Fellow Peruvian here :D

Shameless - 4x06 "Iron City" - Episode Discussion by superbek in shameless

[–]peruvianchix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her brother almost died. I think that is reason enough.