Living with Masticatory Muscle Myositis has not been fun, but there have been signs that I’m starting to recover. The pain of opening my jaws widely is subsiding and now, Wen can brush my teeth on both outside and inside surfaces with a toothbrush without any screaming from me. I’m still hesitant about anything having to do with my mouth, but at least the intense pain is gone.
Also, I don’t ignore my favorite squeaky toys anymore and I can grab them with my teeth again, carry them around, and bite down to make them squeak if they are fairly soft. My jaws are opening a little wider than before, so I can chew my food and treats better all the time.
We don’t know how long it will take me to fully recover, but I’m on two months of meds, just to make sure that I don’t relapse. Progress may be on the slow side, but it’s sure appreciated!
