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Kimbell1, that is awful. I am glad you have a sympathetic doctor.
Since you are on disability, I realize money is a concern. I agree with Horace's advice. Why not talk to your doctor about getting a referral to an oral surgeon (I'm just thinking that would work better than DENTIST) You really need to see a dentist in addition to your MD. For your infection, go to the drugstore a buy some Amosan. It is truly nasty stuff but it gets rid of infection and sores in a flash! I'll bet someone on this board has a home recipe for it (hint hint)
I have all of the medical problems that you described AND a very high stress job. I have been clenching my jaw since I was a child. My dentist tells me I have worn down my teeth from it. The mouthpiece didn't work for me because I have a very high gag reflex. Even my custom made teeth whitening trays made me crazy:p But I digress...
Taking all of those meds is OK to cover up the severe pain you are experiencing but they will not fix the problem. That is where the dentist comes in. A couple of silly things I have come up with are to pretend I am a slackjawed idiot. (OK guys, so what if I AM one ) Just relax your facial muscles and allow your jaw to drop so your mouth is slightly open. You will feel instant relief. I just keep reminding myself, "slackjaw, slackjaw!" I also gently tap my jaw when I catch myself tensing up and go into slackjaw mode. It sounds stupid but it works for me. I still tense up but I try to play this little game for some relief. Obviously, I don't do this in front of people.
Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me any time.
2much
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Thank you for taking the time to respond .
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