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(Message started by: nancyc on Aug 31^st, 2007, 11:33am)

Title: After all this time, they are back
Post by nancyc on Aug 31^st, 2007, 11:33am

I went almost three years except for two isolated episodes of chs that lasted only about one week....then, I had a 5 tooth bridge put on the bottom of my mouth....why, did I do that ???? I am getting hit everytime I start having spasms in my face from this damn bridge not being adjusted rite...the dentist adjusted it twice already...I never realized how much my TMJ was a factor in triggering off my clusters until now. I wish I could just jerk this bridge out and go back to the way I was. For the last 3 years, my neuro has had my chs under control with medication.....then I just had to go and get this done. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
I also broke one of my ribs this week so I am on bedrest...and that sucks for a clusterhead....when my clusters are hitting, the worse thing i can do is be in bed.
Sorry for all the complaining but wanted to see if anyone else has had their clusters triggered by TMJ.....
smiles,nancyc

Title: Re: After all this time, they are back
Post by UN solved on Aug 31^st, 2007, 7:03pm

I've never had TMJ so I can't answer that question. Sorry the beast is back to play. Hoping your cycle is a short and easy one. :)

Goodluck

UNsolved

Title: Re: After all this time, they are back
Post by DennisM1045 on Sep 1^st, 2007, 10:03am

Sorry to hear about your pain Nancy. I know almost any abnormal amount of stress is enough to wake the beast and change up his schedule. It could just be stress related. I know that doesn't help. What are you using for prevents? It might be time to try something new. Pred tapper?

I hope you get some relief soon.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: After all this time, they are back
Post by Patrick_A on Sep 2^nd, 2007, 9:40pm

Hey NancyC,
Sorry to hear you are being hit by the beast again. I hope it doesnt last long.

Pat

Title: Re: After all this time, they are back
Post by nancyc on Sep 2^nd, 2007, 11:33pm

thanks everyone...my tmj has calmed down and i am adjusting to this new bridge in my mouth...and the clusters have subsided ...i am so glad...wish they would do the same for all of you. i dont miss having chronic chs one bit. smiles,nancyc

Title: Re: After all this time, they are back
Post by Neil_C on Sep 4^th, 2007, 8:09pm

I think my teeth clenching (bruxism) at night is a trigger so I can imagine any strain in the area of the Jaw/Face will take its toll somehow. It might very well call the beast out of hibernation.

Anyways, good to see there was a happy ending

N