I just got back from the dr.

[KidsHappen]

Basically all of the stress I have been under is causing a complete physical meltdown. My dr. asked what he was going to do with me as I was such a complicated patient. I have four different problems going on. The first problem that is causing most of the pain is that my rib cage is dislocated and it is causing a bulging muscle. Apparently the pain can be bad enough to cause all the other symptoms that I was having. I have pain meds for that and I am supposed to see a chiropractor. I also have GERD although not very bad. A slight adjustment in diet and some OTC meds should take care of this. The blood in the urine is caused by an ongoing bladder condition (IC) that I have and I am supposed to see a specialist for this. And finally I have TMJ. Apparently my jaw does not unhinge at all. He said that he has never seen that before. He suggested an oral surgeon for this but I am not going there. So when you add in my OCD, if it has an acronym, I have it. He suggested that I need to get my stress under control. Ya think? Sure no problem. I'll get right on that. Offical notice to my family: no more teen dramas, no more house buying, no more moving, no more getting sick, no more new jobs, no more traveling and no more people dying. There that should do it. :glare:

[Scarlett]

http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13695

Check out this recent thread I started because of similar TMJ issues. I've been see a chiropractor and massage therapist for a couple of weeks and it has helped me soooooooooo much. Also, muscle relaxers on hand to take at night when it is the worst.

There are many things I do to self-manage my TMJ. Dentist wants me to do the whole wear the mouthpiece 24/7 for 6 months and then wear braces for 2 years. Not happening.

[Jackie in AR]

Yeah, wouldn't it be nice if stress would just go away because we want it to??

((KH))

[Mekanamom]

I am SO sorry you are having to go through all this!!! :grouphug:

A really good chiropractor can help a lot. He/she should have lots of suggestions for you.

[sleepy]

I am so sorry life has been so stressful for you lately! And the medical problems caused by stress just cause more stress, huh? :ack2: I hope everyone gets their act together and starts creating a stress-free environment for you PDQ!

Oh, and congrats on your impending grandmotherliness! :hurray:

[Laura in VA]

Well, I'm glad it's not your gall bladder or anything that will require surgery. I'm sorry you're having a rough time. Thanks for letting us know what the dr. said!
:grouphug:

[KidsHappen]

This was very helpful. :)

[Jennifer in MI]

Oh man!! Don't ya' just love suggestions like that? Just stop stressing!! Right! Just stop thinking about pink elephants! Right!!!

I bet that a good chiropractor will be able to help you a lot with your TMJ as well as the ribcage issue. I have a rib that keeps popping out of place and a chiropractor is always able to make it better!

Good luck - and just stop stressing!!!:lol:

[Lizzie in Ma]

You have had so much going on! No advice I am afraid, just wishing you well.