After 6 weeks of dreadful pain in my jaw, neck, shoulders, etc., and not eating much, I finally went to see my neuromuscular therapist. I should go every 6 weeks, but didn't go all summer, and things hit a real low by early September. My doctor worked me into his Saturday schedule this past weekend, and worked on me for over an hour and a half. It was quite painful, and I went home and sat around with ice on my face and neck for awhile. But Sunday and today I actually ate three meals! Hurrah! I have another session tomorrow morning, and then every Tuesday for awhile, until I'm pain free.
My doctor, after working on me Saturday, gave me a bit of a lecture. He had no idea how I could even be functioning, except that I'm rather tenacious. Me? :-) The reason I need all this therapy? When I had the joyful option as a teenager of having my jaw broken, reset, and wired shut for six weeks, or live with minor jaw issues, I opted for the later. However, apparently as I grow older, the problem is becoming more pronounced.
I am feeling much more cheerful and patient. So if anyone out there has bad news, or a really stupid question, now is a good time!
