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Posted 8/5/2014 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
As if I don't have enough problems lately my tmj is acting pretty badly. According to my husband I'm grinding my teeth really bad again. He said early this morning he's surprised I'm not breaking my teeth. My jaw is killing me, my ears are bothering me, and definitely not helping the headaches. Tomorrow I see my nuerologist to see if we can get my migraines under control.

I saw the pa at my primary's office today for an er follow up. She spoke with my primary while I was there and they took a look at my ct scan report. They said it is the kidney stones causing the pain. She said eventhough they are small and still in the kidney they are still causing the pain. She says I'm more susceptible to the pain because of suffering chronic pain. I'm being referred to an urologist. I'm just waiting to hear when the appointment is.
Posted 8/5/2014 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Whatx2:

I, too, grind my teeth at night. I never knew I did. My Husband is too busy snoring to notice my teeth grinding. My Dentist had a bite plate made for me. I do wear it every night and I am sure it is saving my teeth. I do have a lot of jaw pain and what feels like pushing on my upper jaw. A different Dentist said I have Neuralgia. I do have Osteoarthritis in my neck and many other joints. Most of the pain is at the base of my skull. I think I have more of a Cervicogenic Headache.

Glad that one pain problem has been identified for you.

I have Carpal Tunnel too and some OA in my wrists have also been diagnosed. I have back pain too but I find I can overcome back pain but I can't overcome the headaches in any way yet. I do exercise on my back, especially since recently my lower back gave out on me. It is OK for now. I do the exercise in bed.

My nerve damage may be from medication?

We seem to be in the same boat in many ways. Hope you get help with your kidney stones. I've heard they are quite painful when they are passing out.

Take care.

Loring

Osteoarthritis in multiple joints, Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia, Chronic Daily Headaches .....
Posted 8/5/2014 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I did have a mouth guard from my dentist to wear at night. But he told me a while ago to stop wearing it when my jaw started up again when I was still wearing it. I was actually grinding against it and actually smoothed out part of it. It also had changed my bite. He said if my tmj started up again after not wearing it u would need a new one but one that covered the full upper teeth (the first one was only the front). But I can't afford to get one made right now. Way to expensive and insurance doesn't cover tmj.
Posted 8/5/2014 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
Whatx can you tell me did they do any tests to diagnose your abdominal nerve pain? Also is your pain always there or intermittent and is it dull or sharp and does it have burning sensation to it? And does it get any better with time or stayed the same? Thanks
Posted 8/5/2014 10:58 PM (GMT 0)
No specific tests to diagnose the nerve pain. It has not improved on it's own. I've been put on nerve pain meds. First lyrica. Now I've been switched to neurotin.
Posted 8/5/2014 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Im taking neurontin it doesnt work for me. Im not yet sure if my pain is nerve related yet. Do you get complete relief after lyrica , neurontin or does it just dull the pain? Because my dull aching is always there even after taking neurontin so Im thinking maybe its not nerve related or if I should try lyrica.
Posted 8/5/2014 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
I had complete relief with the lyrica but was having to many side effects. I've only been on the neurotin since Friday so I do feel a little bit of tenderness and a little bit of a dull ache now and then. When I'm not taking anything the pain gets really bad. I can't wear tight clothing over the scar or let water in the shower hit it much. I would be pretty much doubled over in pain and could barely move.
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