Yes, I agree and thank you for both.

I have to correct that during these times I CAN'T watch t.v. because even the lightest sound bothers me.

It reminds me of my old migraines, but now it's much worse and IF I talk in response, being polite and courteous by always concurring in some way or responding with my requested opinion, by the end of the day I am just EXHAUSTED and using an ice pack.

I think I need to be really assertive (and I'm not good at this) and just explain that TOS affects these body parts and that ANY inflammation limits their use.

I re-read our "Aide Guidelines" and it's right there, to limit conversation due to swelling jaws and tinnitus ears...