Please pray for me

[XanaDUer2]

Have TMJ and a day splint I wear. Just today, after, months and months of wearing the splint, started getting pain on both sides of jaw. Having it now. Scared. This is all very expensive to treat. I hope things are not getting worse. Tia

[BlueKota]

1. Prayers sent

[madashelltoo]

2. Healing blessings sent.

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[FeelingBlue]

3. Prayers and

Ibuprofen recommendation!!

[XanaDUer2]

5. I took tylenol

Its like spasms. Just started today

[ancianita]

15. Prayers. Also, call your doctor about this. Get an emergency examination. Don't suffer something

this sudden. Please. And be sure see another doctor for a second opinion. Seriously.

[badhair77]

4. Prayers sent your way, for treatment

and healing.

[Permanut]

6. Prayers sent.

[Cattledog]

7. Have you seen this?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tmj-chronic-pain-metal-jaws-futile-treatments/

Schmidt, 52, of Poway, California, said she was diagnosed with TMJ disorder in 2000 due to headaches, and an orthodontist immediately recommended her for a splint, braces, and surgery.

After wearing the splint for only three days, Schmidt said, she was in "excruciating pain" and could no longer open her mouth far enough to eat solid food. Schmidt said she spent the next 17 years stuck on a "surgery carousel" with no escape, and eventually was in so much pain she abandoned her career as an aerospace scientist who worked alongside NASA astronauts.

Schmidt said her low point came in 2016. In an attempt to restore bone that had been cut away in prior surgeries, a surgeon implanted long screws into Schmidt's jaw that protruded downward out of her neck. Schmidt said she was instructed to tighten those screws with a screwdriver daily for about 20 days, lengthening the corners of her jaw to restore the bone that had been lost. It didn't work, Schmidt said, and she was left in more pain than ever.

"Every time you have a surgery, your pain gets worse," Schmidt said. "If I could go back in time and go talk to younger Lisa, I would say 'Run!'"

[XanaDUer2]

8. My splints were fine for 8 months

Alleviated the left-jaw popping.

[LoisB]

9. Prayers sent XanaDUer2.

Hugs.

[AltairIV]

10. Thoughts and prayers.

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

11. Many blessings your way.

Prayers for a full recovery.

[onecaliberal]

12. All the vibes. Peace and healing.

[Tanuki]

13. I will pray for you. Peace and healing. 🕊

[niyad]

14. Holding you in love and light. Vibes for recovery and healing.

[Beacool]

16. Prayers sent your way.

May the Lord bless you and protect now and always.

[BumRushDaShow]

17. I literally read some articles about this the past week

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-11/tmj-horrors-chronic-pain-metal-jaws-and-futile-treatments

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/health-202-tmj-disorders-jaw-pain-nih-funding-research/

Some additional $$$ has been thrown in for more research but they apparently still have "a way to go".

Sending those healing/calming thoughts to you!

[TygrBright]

18. Holding you in my heart. Healing and strength with you. n/t

[Joinfortmill]

19. I prayed for you.

[gademocrat7]

20. Sending prayers and healing hugs.

[TeamProg]

21. So sorry to hear this. I don't know what I would do. I feel so bad for you, we all do.

[maspaha]

22. Praying 🙏🏼

[sueh]

23. Hugs and prayers. Praying for alleviation of your pain.

[TBF]

24. Prayers & good vibes -

I have auto-immune issues and know how it goes w/flare ups. Hoping you will be able to have medical care and pain relief if needed.

[barbtries]

25. i wish my old boss was not retired.

He treated TMJ disorders. It can be so, so painful. I hope it subsides soon for you. I wonder if acupuncture may be able to help; i don't know, but it has done wonders for my back.

[marble falls]

26. All the prayers, thought and energy I have are yours.

[Duncanpup]

27. You have them

[Blue Owl]

28. Get well soon XD2

[fierywoman]

29. I send you light, love, prayers and pain-free-ness!

[sprinkleeninow]

30. God Almighty, Our Divine Physician, asking You to heal this dear one of their distress, pain and fear.

With You, there is nothing impossible. Please also supply ALL their needs according to Your riches and glory in Christ. We give You thanks. Amen and Amen.

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