Tracy your game plan sounds good. I would not all at once stop all meds either. a little bit at a time . and try to eat easy chew food when your jaw is sore. Agree that yes somethings you just have no control over so its in the Universes / God hands . pstt your not complaining when your have t.n. you live on the edge on the ready for the next pain flare up/attack . I am not so sure that really ever goes away even if one becomes pain free. sending many blessings and like English Dave I too wish for your improvement to keep a smooth and steady pace to pain free and med free happy ending.
PEACE
BMW