How To Relax TMJ Symptoms - What I do when a flare hits
When I had a TMJ flare-up on my “good” side, I was devastated.
I’d lived with it on my bad side (right) for so many years that it had just become part of who I was. But when it started on the side I could still rely on, it felt like reliving it all over again.
When you have TMJ disorder, you get used to the crunching and cracking. I barely noticed it after so many years. I mainly chewed food on my good side, so everything felt manageable.
But this sudden flare in the side o
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What Have You Been Told About Your Diet for Meniere’s Disease?
I’ve had Meniere’s Disease for over 20 years now, but I was only diagnosed 9 years ago. Over that time, I’ve had to learn what my triggers are and in particular, which foods affect me more than others.
I think that working out your diet for menieres disease is very individual. What might affect one person may not be an issue for someone else at all.
That said, a low-salt diet is one of the most commonly recommended dietary strategies for managing Meniere’s Disease, and that’
Mar 165 min read
Toxic Positivity vs Optimism
The conversation around Toxic Positivity vs Optimism matters, especially when you live with chronic illness or ongoing pain. I’m the kind of person who likes to be positive where I can. I naturally look for the silver lining. Even when I can’t even try to be positive, it usually means a situation has gone far beyond my current limits. But positivity isn’t always helpful. Sometimes it can turn into something unhealthy, and that’s where the concept truly becomes important.
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Jan 183 min read
Living with Degenerative Disc Disease - My Story
At 15, I started working in a local chemist. What began as a Saturday job soon turned into full-time supervisor role, and I absolutely loved it. The work was physically demanding—standing all day, using heavy-duty cleaning machines, lifting stock deliveries, and constantly moving up and down stairs.
Dec 17, 20254 min read
My Journey with TMJ Disorder - Learning How to Relax TMJ Symptoms as quickly as I Could)
In 2001 I moved into my first home with my then-partner. If I’m being honest, I didn’t really want to, but at that age, it felt like the right thing to do. Before I knew it, I was moving in, swept along by the plan. It was the wrong decision for both of us.
Dec 16, 20256 min read
I've been living with Meniere's Disease for two decades: But first I had to learn HOW to live with Meniere's Disease
Meniere’s disease is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can dramatically impact daily life. Here's my personal journey with living with Menieres disease, from my first symptoms to receiving a diagnosis and learning how to manage it over the years.
Dec 1, 20255 min read
Caffeine and Tinnitus: Can Too Much Caffeine Cause Tinnitus?
If you've ever sat down with a cuppa and then wondered whether your tinnitus spiked after, you're not alone. I have had this thought (and feeling) many times.
Nov 12, 20256 min read
