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    Jodgey

    USA
    Member since January 15

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    • Fifty-Five Years of Pain

      Mood January 18, 2009 5:48pm

      I have lost teeth and have bone on bone contact now.  I have tried every mouthguard on the market.  Now, a dentist wants me to try two …

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      From LisaNeedsHelp March 18

      Welcome to DS! I'm happy you found us but sorry you needed to find us... You sure have been through a heck of a lot! I know nothing I can say will lessen the pain, but I'll support you in every way I can! You have found a great group of supportive people, so vent, yell, chat/talk, or question anytime you need to!!! Much love, Lisa

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    • Close TMJ

      I have had TMJ my whole life. It has gotten progressively worse. (It is now "bone on bone.") I have almost unbearable pain and have lost some teeth.

      Treatments

      CranioSacral Therapy Not Working
      Mouthguard Not Working
    • Close Chronic Pain

      I have suffered with chronic pain for many years and haven't found anything that really works. I'm a retired physician so I'm familiar with what is out there. Tomorrow I am going to see a new pain doc. I am having surgery on March 24th to remove my second pain pump that hasn't worked. I'm just frustrated, anxious and angry. Sara

      Treatments

      Acupressure Somewhat Helpful
      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      Cymbalta Not Working
      Flexeril Not Working
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      I use it because my mother did. It's in my mind.
      Hydrocodone Not Working
      Lyrica Considering
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      Methadone Not Working
      did not work and took a year to get off of it.
      Morphine Not Working
      allergic to it
      Nerve Blocks Not Working
      aleric reactions
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      not for pain but for radiculopothy
      Oxycodone Somewhat Helpful
      but don't like to be in a stupor.
      Physical Therapy Not Working
      TENS Not Working
      Topamax Not Working
      taking it for depression along with antidepressant but we are titrating it down because it isn't really helping.
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