Nervous
 

I was up off and on last night nervous about the Jaw MD appointment coming up very soon....I do not want to relapse!I am literally Scared!I know I should not be worried because the MD knows my situation...This MD had seen Me @ what I consider my worst of this roller coaster!!!I do not know what to do I need this fixed but I think about my progress and I get VERY SCARED!:confused:

Thinking of you. Sorry that you feel so stressed. I don't think any of us escape that feeling much. I hope all goes well.

MissingMe

Thank you for the kind words...I been taking advantage of this by indulging in all the great foods before. I know I will be put on soft food diet and after the impressions etc are studied I may need to be wired shut...because my TMJ is totally displaced!!!:(

I don't have experience with this, however I know of friends who have had TMJ without head trauma. They have experienced similar sypmtoms and issues due to their TMJ. I know you are worried about what trauma having it fixed may have on your brain, but in the long run, you may see a huge positive change in symptoms, because your not adding pressure to that area of your head.

Wish you the best! When is the appt?

Hey Smilin~
I did not have this dislocated TMJ until 9months after this accident....The specialist needs hours with me for impressions and then will study them to get a resolution of what we are going to do....And get back with me after doing the studies of impressions.....I am thinking worst scenario:Manipulation of jaw and put back in place and wire shut to keep in place?I don't know...but will find out by mid week probably....So all my rehab has been put on hold till this is resolved:hug:

Update
 

Went to TMJ specialist and had to get impressions,models, and measurements done that will be required with the MRI I need of jaw and a CT scan of one arch joint.I am waiting for certain hospital to call me with date of MRI and then I need to go pick up models to take with me to these appts.

I had a panic attack on the way to Specialist and was told I was not to take any my anxiety meds before coming, so I show up with muscle spasms all in jaw,face and upper body. I suppose it was the anticipation of everything had made me go panic. I felt ok after just wore out of 2hours of opening and closing and doing all kinds of jaw things.I was kind of sore to eat the rest of day.Then the next day I had a full blown melt down from I don't know where or why? Now I am just waiting to get MRI and this CT scan of joint.

I think I got upset because my rehabilitation is on total stand still until this jaw thing is fixed and this is a very expensive ordeal that I need to pay for...how?I don't know....I really wish this could all be over I am losing strength with not much to hold on to anymore.:(

Dear miavita2012,
I am really sorry to hear what you going through. It is a roller-coaster from what i read.
I know it is difficult to deal with everything you going through but the best you can do is to remind yourself that you need to take care of yourself first.
Take a deep breath and try to relax a little. Things will unfold, just make the best of it.

Praying for you.:hug:

Thank you Savas for the comforting words.I am trying to do the best I can and keep this head up!I can't smile well because my jaw I look funny lol...but I am thankful I got this chance at life but sometimes it really drains us threw the roller coaster.:hug:

Update on TMJ
 

So I have completed a CT scan of TMJ joint with impression and got MRI of TMJ now I am waiting....I had talked to a few people that had known family members with dislocated TMJ and they had to get broken, realigned, and wired shut....hmmm so my days are ticking I think that I will be back in house more rest status....but after I can move on to the cognitive therapy while I am still in vestibular therapy...I will find out soon what the plan for jaw is soon:eek: Very tiring week I had MD appts everyday this week and I am going to bed.

Mia,
Just wanted to tell you that I am thinking of you. Hope your jaw thing works out with minimal problems. I am sorry you are going through so much. Hope you get feeling better real soon.
Much love, :hug:
Brain