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photofreek 
7:37pm, March 7, 2009
My past weeks have been quite busy with work as its spring and all the dogs are little street sweepers now and in need of a spring hair cut. Im exhausted. My friend also got married and it was a simple court house wedding but i made her up with make up nails and hair. She was beautiful. She also had the wedding dress and the vail. I hadent seen her in a year ,it was great to spend the time with her and do the girl thing. Ive also been planning a trip to Florida for my for my best friends daughters graduation. The only bad thing that has happened because as I write its all been good, was that I rear ended a guy in my car. It wasnt bad or surprizing minimal damage and i was going slow. It did send my neck and jaw into pain or it might just be the anxiety of it all that has made me feel this way. All is good and im glad i reconected with a friend and met a nice man too ( who I ear ended and he was so nice a bout it and im greatefulfor his kindness) I hope everyone is well or wish wellness for you and will try to keep in touch over this busy season for me . The fur is a fly"n
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im feeling somewhat crappy today and yesterday. \I seem so tired and no energy. My jaw and sensations were felling great for about 1 week and then the flare up again. \it seems to me when i try something new it works for a while then right back to where I started. I tried a TENS machine the other night but not sure if im using it correctly. it sent my face into full twitch at a low setting and didntt seem to do anything. Do I need to use it more frequently? maybe thats what made my jaw flare up again? I was really hoping it would of helped. dissapointed I guess. A little down and spirits not high but I always bounce back just wish it would be for longer periods of time.
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Hey Lady!
I have a tens unit as well...but I've never heard of using one on your face! OUCH!! Maybe you could try it again and instead of setting it to "twitch, you can set it to where it is a constant stream ~ just low and steady.
Did you get your unit from a doctor? Is he the one that suggested you use it on your face? That just seems so painful to me...
Do you have any medication that you are currently taking for your TMJ? I'll see what my mom takes and let you know... I hope you find a setting that works
for ya! AND SOON!! I know how much pain my mom goes through with her TMJ. Good luck to you, my friend!
~Blessed be
A.
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Hi photofreek, I am so sorry to hear about your set back and flare up. I really understand how you feel pain wise and mentally too. Been there myself many times. Hang in there as you will find one day a solution that will give you total relief and get you out of pain.
Take care,
MASHlover
I went to see the Dr at the pain clinic today again for only the second time. I finially got an appointment just before christmas and it took ....yes ....4 years to get in. There was a 2 year wait but something must have got mixed up or the Dr.didnt put in the request. My first visit consisted of an intern relaying back and forth out of the room with the real Dr. which I never got to see. That made me a little mad....seing as I waited so long to see her you think she could have graced me with her presence.
I thought id let it go seeing as she might have been really busy!!!!!!
Well today I drove over an hour and 15 min to get in and wait in the room for about another 45min...in which i had a little nap. I guess I was tired of waiting(pun intended)
I was greeted by another intern in which was very nice but just learning.
I just need to discuss my problem to try to find an answer or definate diagnosis.
At my last visit I informed them I had full head exrays and MRIs done in the past.
NO they did not get them from the family Dr. like they stated in the last visit.
I had recently went to my surgeons office and requested a copy of my surgury file in which was incomplete and missinfg the information in the hospital report about my nerve being attatched and he had to dig it out to finish the surgery. I brought this file with me thinking the Dr. Might want part of it as my history.
Never got a chance to give it to her.
After many hours of righting my symptoms and complications and doing research on what possible treatments there might be she just gave me a new perscription for the same meds just a higher dose...discussed and looking at her not me explained to the trainee about these meds. . I just wanted to YELL out can you maybe explain it to ME!!!! IM RIGHT here!!!!!
Just getting into my questions The first I asked was about tens treatment. She said just a second Ill get you a name and a place to go. She went out the door...seconds later peeked in just enough to hand me the paper and my appointment was over.
WOW.....WOW thats all i could think. A whole 5-7 min. of talking time....and it wasnt even at me. I then stated to the girl I would ask her some questions since the Dr. just up and left. Because shes learing no real answers. just another peice of paper to see me in another 2 months.
Maybe I watch House to often and could only hope there would be a doctor who really wants to figure out whats wrong and not just cover it up with medication!!!!!
House if your out there call meeeeee.....LOL
thought id end it with a bit of humour.It helped to vent
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Hey photofreek, sorry that you went through all that with no results. I understand your frustration. She should of given you the proper amount of time and respected you enough to speak to you directly and listen to your concerns. As for House I watch that show too and wish I could have doctors like that too. I also watch the doctors and wish I had those doctors for me too. I know Dr. O would help me with my TMJ and mouth problems. Dr. Stork is just too cute to have a doc and of course I am pass the stage of having Dr. Sears for my adult kids. I would also would love to have Dr. Lisa for my gyno even tho I had a total hysterectomy! I guess I don't have that kind of money to get me that good of docs. Hang in there and hopefully you will have answers and find a great doc.
Take care & God Bless,
MASHlover
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I understand where you come from. I had a very similar a month ago and I was just fuming! Now I'm waiting probably six months to see another orthopedic surgeon.
I would rather see John who is back on ER. You know he is actually a medical doctor.
I ask God for patience and tolerance each day.
Hugs Claire
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One good thing came of my visit to the Dr. She changed my ativan to Clanazapam and I take it at night before I go to bed. It has helped my clenching at night and my jaw muscles are not half as tight . Everything seems more relaxed. Still have issues and feelings that are still there , but now i feel I can talk and socialize more. It has given me new hope.....Giong to see a gentalman about a TENS machine and biofeedback device and will let every one now how it works. Looking for that perfect combination of treatment that will work.....Ill never stop trying till I beet this thing into the ground so to speak
Wish me luck
Till tomorrow
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Oh my, a car accident! I hope your neck and jaw will be ok and you don't have whiplash! I'm glad to hear everything else has been good!! You cut your own dogs hair? I wish I could do that! I have a maltese and toy poodle and they need regular maintenance - it's SO expensive!! My maltese has heart problems and seizures too, so I hate leaving her at the groomers!!!!
Well, I hope your neck and jaw feel better soon and don't give you further trouble!
Hugs, Donna
SingerChic
just got back from a wekkend away learning reiki levels 1 and 2 .... very excited to start to use the energy on both myself and my animal friends
photofreek
Your comment about the " street sweeping" pooches was so funny! Thanks for the chuckle lol
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