My TMJ was treated by using electric shock therapy on my jaw to help relax it more and reduce pain. I …show more content…
I struggle to keep up with other athletes at times because fibromyalgia causes me immense pain. I have taken seizure medications in an effort to ease my overactive nerves, but no medication has relieved my pain yet.
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome my freshmen year. I had no choice but to go through surgery in attempt to open my airways to improve breathing, which was unsuccessful. Due to lack of sleep and breathing, I had to carry out a sleep study. Spending the night at the hospital and responding to additional questions aided the sleep specialists in deciding what was wrong with me. The specialists came to the conclusion that I had sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.
To help treat my sleep apnea, I am restricted to only sleeping on my sides. Sleeping on my back or stomach blocks airflow to my lungs. I take a few different types of prescribed sleeps aids and I have a sound machine to assist me in falling asleep. Since I also have restless leg syndrome, I am required to take iron tablets and vitamin C gummies to prevent my legs from moving in my