Mary's Blog – March 2011 Archive (2)

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I wouldn't ask the genie for my hair back!

I've been struggling with a problem I've had for almost 6 years - severe jaw pain due to an injury to my TMJ in 2005. Every few months it acts up, usually brought on by too much talking. I love to talk, and I teach dance and drumming classes.



I reaggravated the problem at the beginning of February. It feels like someone is constantly sticking an ice pick into my cheekbone/jaw area, and it goes on for months at a time. Even quiet talking is too painful. Multiple doctors and many… Continue

Added by Mary on March 21, 2011 at 8:30pm — 12 Comments

"I'm a survivor" too!

I had a new "cancer" comment today while at a drug store. The checker was an older guy, and as he finished ringing up my stuff he smiled warmly and said "I'm a survivor". As usual, I had forgotten about being bald, and was taken aback. So, I responded with my usual "Oh, I don't have cancer...I have Alopecia Areata....But, I'm glad you're a survivor."'



As I left the store, it hit me - I'M A SURVIVOR, TOO! The next time someone tells me they're a survivor, I'm going to… Continue

Added by Mary on March 4, 2011 at 5:48pm — 19 Comments

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