Temporomandibular Disorder..an answer

Finally, finally, finally got in to see My doctor! She said more Vicadin and sent me over to my dentist. Dentist diagnosed me with TMD. Basically when I over extended my jaw to try and out scream my son, I popped the little cushion at my jaw, out of place. Treatment is 2-3 weeks heavy duty Motrin, periodic Vicadin, constant use of the newly bought mouth guard and it should start healing. Recheck in two weeks.

Sources say I was remiss in Not going to the ER for once as Er docs probably would have taken x-rays and maybe would have seen it. Sigh. It doesn't help to have all these extra pain sensing neurons on. Eating mostly jello and applesauce these days. Loved the little crushed meal of meat and veggie yesterday but the after pain negated the wonderful taste. Another sigh.

Yes, it is truly incredible pain...time for drugs and hopefully a little relief after being poked and prodded the past hour. Sigh