Hey, sorry, no update tonight. Woke up with a screaming migraine that isn’t going away. I think I mentioned that I haven’t been feeling one hundred percent the last few weeks due to an ear situation. It was being treated with prednisone until about two weeks ago, but it hasn’t gone away. I went to a specialist Thursday and it’s not going to be an easy fix — plus he didn’t give me more Prednisone, so the ear problem is combining with sinus issues, and it’s just a whole thing.
I developed TMJ (a stress condition where you grind your teeth and clench your jaw) while in college. I mostly control it through behavioral changes and relaxation, but that’s not been possible this year. Apparently, the whooshing in my ear is literally my carotid artery pressing against my ear canal because the jaw clenching has shifted the ear canal closer. And something in the whole system is inflamed and making me miserable. Which I am.
I’m really hoping this is like the old days with TMJ where I would get screaming migraines for a day, and then wake up better the next day. I’ve literally been laying down all day and don’t feel better. I’ll check in with you guys, but I’ve been so useless this week — I haven’t done an inch of work on anything outside of my job since Sunday. If I can’t get work done this weekend, we’re going to need to start talking about delaying FMT on Feb 23.
I’ll keep you guys in the loop.
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Girl I literally feel your pain! I’ve struggled with TMJ & migraines for years! If you want suggestions, caffeine, excedrin, ice pack on neck/hands &feet warm water, peppermint oil, & yoga have always helped me in some way.
And if you didn’t want them, sorry! hope you get to 100% soon! We’ll patiently wait for FMT
Oh honey, I’m so sorry. Migraines are so terrible, I think the weather isn’t helping either. Cold dark room always helps. Feel better.
I am sorry to hear you aren’t feeling good! I hope you feel better soon! Take care!!
Feel better!!! Wish we could do something to help. I know I’ve recommended it before but I really can’t express accurately enough how effective I found acupuncture for sinus issues and headaches/migraines. Not sure if/how it would help with the ear situation but I am definitely sending you lots of healing thoughts, prayers and energy! Be well!
I have never dealt with TMJ issues but I have had migraines and sinus/ear issues, child birth was a piece of cake compared to a migraine. I hope you get some pain relief soon, my thoughts are with you. If you have to push back FMT then you have to. Your health comes first.
I hope you feel better soon. Feeling sick always sucks, fingers crossed it resolves itself as quickly as possible for you xxx
Take your time. I hope you feel better soon.
Oh Melissa, I’ve never had a migraine but I hear they’re terrible. I hope that you feel better soon. I’m hoping that the specialist will find an easier solution to your problem. Do what you have to do about FMT because your health and well being is more important.
Please take care of yourself. Wishing you well.