Monday, November 19, 2007

Warning: I'm Going to Complain

If you've seen me lately and I look tired, it's because I am.

If you've eaten with me lately and it looks like I'm not eating right, it's because I'm not.

If you've been with me lately and it looks like I hold my face often, it's because I am.

If you've seen me yawn lately and it looks like I want to cry, it's because I do.

If I've spoken with you lately and it looks like I'm in pain, it's because I am.

Here's the thing: my jaw hurts badly. I've had problems with it for the past few years, but in the last 2 - 3 months, it's gotten progressively worse. It keeps me up at night, my shoulders and neck are in constant pain, I'm averaging about 2 migraines a week (some make me puke), I can't talk right because it hurts, I can't even open 1/2 inch so eating a sandwich has become impossible, the crunchiness of vegetables is unbearable, yawning feels like someone is stabbing knives in my jaw, my ear and my temple, I can't even freaking sing in the car! I just want to cry. :(

I've tried everything... nothing works. So, I'm going to see a specialist... hopefully it's repairable. For now, I just needed to complain. Thanks for listening.

5 comments:

Shawna said...

SO sad! I can't imagine what you are feeling, but I hope that the specialist can do something to help you with the pain at least. Know I love you - maybe that will make you feel better? :)

Happy Thanksgiving!

vanessa said...

Complainer #2. I have MAJOR pain in my heels. Like someone is stabbing them with a knife when I walk. It's HORRIBLE. However, you just made it not seem so bad. Your jaw?! I can't imagine. I am sooooo sorry, girl. I do hope the specialist will be able to help you. You'll have to let us know how the visit goes.

Hope you were able to eat turkey, today!

Greg, Alissa, Luke and Jack said...

Sorry about the jaw. I know how much it has bothered you, and I REALLY hope that it can be fixed. Love you and missed you today!

Angel2 said...

Ugh, Ande! I'm so sorry! Give us an update soon, but hey, it could be worse... you could be a midget!

Cynthia said...

if it makes you feel better, you still look hot! :) It was so fun seeing you! Hopefully soon I can come visit a more painless you.