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Hi, You sound like you aere facing the same problem as I soon will be - trying to get money out of these bloody insurance people! I'm in South Africa but face similar problems. Basically you need to call up all the doctors and specialists you have seen regarding this problem and get them to give you...

Yeah, I know I'd have to move back home, but we're thinking of doing that anyway because life is so expensive here in terms of schooling and health care! But then the kids have such a wonderful life here! I dont have trouble chewing or swallowing although they both make a lot of noise! Its the pain ...

So Ive been told I need braces (2 yrs worth) followed by jaw advancement surgery to get rid of my TMD which is causing me serious headaches. I'm 40 yrs old though! Is it worth it? I'm kind of concerned about the cost as I live in South Africa and they have crap medical coverage over here so I'll hav...

So I'm finally doing it at 40 yrs old! Getting braces then jaw surgery!
Have been inspired by others to write it all down. Here is my blog.
http://thebirdwithnochin.blogspot.com/

I'm a 40 yr old female recently emigrated from the UK to South Africa. I've suffered with killer headaches and jaw pain for years and have always been fobbed off by doctors with painkillers. (I'm pretty much addicted to Nurofen plus - codeine is the only thing that gets rid.) Anyway, I started doing...