Hello, I am new here and wanted to
introduce myself. I am 31 and have had
TMJD for over 10 years now. I have tried
everything short of surgery (and I mean
everything) but nothing seems to work. I
am taking strong pain medications, and
they help with the pain, but not my other
symptoms.
Besides constant 7/10 to 10/10 pain, I can
only open my mouth about 1.5 cm, have
hearing loss, itchy ears, depression (from
constant pain), and am now on a liquid
diet.
I have a stupid primary care person who
says she is not allowed to increase the
dose of my medications, only the pain
clinic can, but the pain clinic says the
fool needs to change my doses, not them.
So, here's my questions: I am sick of
chocolate milk shakes and chicken soup
broth. Anyone out there have any ideas for
liquid or really really soft foods? I want
something new and different in my diet!
What are your eating limitations, and what
novel ideas have you come up with to keep
food interesting and nutritious?
