@tmjgirlboss: In 2020, my jaw locked shut. Multiple specialists gave me mixed advice — some did procedures, some said it was all in my head, and the military didn’t know what was happening either. I was paying out-of-pocket, but the pain only got worse. In 2022, I finally found a TMJ specialist who discovered a tumor and recommended surgery to remove extra bone, bring my jaw forward, open my airway, and place prosthetics properly — but I couldn’t afford it. In 2023, the military removed the tumor and put in prosthetics… but didn’t fix the extra bone or bring my jaw forward. My airway is still narrow, my jaw is painful to move, and everyday tasks are a struggle. It wasn’t until 2025, when I returned to the specialist, that I was diagnosed with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) — a connective tissue disorder that caused my joints, including my jaw, to be hypermobile and unstable. Now in 2026, I’m still in pain and raising funds for the corrective surgery that will finally let me breathe, eat, and live more comfortably. ✨ Anything helps — like, share, comment, follow, or donate. Every bit gets me closer to a life without constant pain. My GoFundMe is linked in my profile. Thank you for being here 💛 #fyp #chronicillness #chronicpain #meme #viral

Brooke-Lyne

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Saturday 20 June 2026 22:00:00 GMT