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Amy

I was diagnosed with TMJ in junior high. Now, at the age of 26, I have been having more and more trouble. I have trouble with my left ear swelling, unbearable pain, inability to bite into food, chew and open my mouth. I have also discovered a knot on the side of my jaw; as if it's coming apart inside! I have had the added expense of going to my dentist, getting checked, receiving no treatment, and then finding out that my dental insurance doesn't cover TMJ. I am scheduled to see an oral maxiofacial surgeon next week, which insurance covers, to see what treatment he recommends. I'm scared and fed up. The pain is constant and there is no sign of it getting better. I was told by someone to "chill out" because my jaw flares up when I'm stressed. I work two jobs, one of them is teaching high school kids and I'm working on a Master's degree. I don't have time to chill out. I was told to give up caffeine, my second job is at a coffee shop, but I don't want to give anything up. I just want to feel better. I've also noticed symptoms like dizziness, ringing in my ears, nausea, and fevers. I was beginning to think that I was just going to have to live with the pain...this site says otherwise.

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