another diagnosis

just me
It seems as if every time i go to a Dr. I end up with another diagnosis. This time it was TMJ so now I have to go to the dentist for a mouth piece.

about a month ago it was fibromyalgia , any way after trying several meds. Lyrica seems to work on my generalized pain. I still have problems with my lower back. I know its arthritis but I don't know if the lyrica was supposed to help that. Do you think it is something I should mention to my doctor I don't think a higher dose of lyrica will help that. What do you suggest, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I can't take over the counter drugs because I have a rare liver disease.



june

Post Edited By Moderator (Admin) : 8/23/2010 5:32:13 PM (GMT-6)

Hi June,

I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. So much coming at you all at once. It can be hard to know what to do in situations like this.

Shirley mentioned cortizone shots - my mother got those from a rheumatologist for bursitis and arthritis in her hips, and I think maybe once in her knee, too. It works on the inflammation.

It is timely that you're asking about TMJ - as another member has a topic about this right now, too. If you can not afford the custom made bite guard, you might want to do a little research online about the various over the counter guards, print them off and show them to the dentist. If you tell him, "look, I can't afford yours, would any of these harm me, could I try this first?" There are many different types out there - some need to be molded to your mouth by first getting it warm and then biting into it - but some models are used as is with no shaping necessary. Worth considering at least.

We're all thinking of you.
*hugs*