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@gailb I see the pain specialist/neurologist in August. I will ask him about the Tramadol. Out of desperation I had botox injections from DDS because of TMJ. Not FDA approved for TMJ and set me back $1200. Trigger point injections in several areas as the clinching/grinding had my upper back (scoliosis) in a lot of pain. I have a splint and having it built back up has not helped. All docs around are fearful of prescribing anything stronger than OTC's. Hopefully this fear will pass. I don't have a history of substance abuse. The injections in my jaws has helped some. The whole body is connected!!! No relief from the other injections, but it can take 3 to 10 days to notice any change. Sure hope I did not throw that money a way.
Anyone else have experience with botox injections?
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I will be very happy to have them back in the states. They got married and went to Germany four years ago.Thankfully, they were able to make visits home. With all our health issues, my husband Leo and I were unable to go to visit them. I would have loved to tour Europe.
Zach will be stationed in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston. I'm sure Kristin will find work-she has her degree in criminology.
I hear Dallas is a nice place to visit.Have you visited your brother?
Jen
Parus,
That is an amazing depiction of pain. Feel the tway occasionally, never as much as whaat you have suffered through.
I began taking B-complex with my pain killers and got some remarkable results. Though I'm not a medical practitioner, I can only encourage and relate my own experiences. B-complex is one of those that will never hurt you.
Eileena
@parus So pretty! I am a terrible gardener, I hate bugs and of course there are bugs out there, and worms. UGH. Most of my flowers are purchased in the grocery store. Here are some I purchased last week, for only $8!
JK
@sandytoes14 I haven't seen him in awhile My niece when they got married was the last time she and her family live in Florida now I get pictures but I'm in California where my son and family are but lived in Pa.love the east coast.,all of it.
Thanks I’ll get some
@contentandwell I just love the pretty flowers available at many grocery stores. You got a bargain on your bouquet of happiness!
@parus What a lovely picture - you are a great shutterbug!
Teresa
Hello @parus
You mentioned trigger point injections - what type of injections are these, i.e., steroids or Botox?
Teresa
@hopeful33250 Thanks Teresa for my daily dose of dopamine. Botox as I am allergic to all steroids. As we all know insurance does not cover thus. Worth a try. Too much else going on to know if it was worth the money. Desperation may have given me the courage to deplete my resources. Can still pay bills so could be worse.
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@Parus beautiful picture but we'll done as this is how I feel also at times have you checked out http://www.fedupwithfagtigue.com I read about raw food and giving up night share food I did this for awhile and went back to putting those items back in diet .You know I discovered for myself getting rid of Tomatoes,Peppers,and Potatoes did eliminate the fire for me ,so I'm returning to getting rid of those foods even though I love them but know for me it's not worth the pain.