just got braces today!

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#1 Post by **smartygirl** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:08 pm

first-timer here, at age 39. my neck hurts and my ears are popping - and my hands? is that normal? i have "weird nerves" and get neuropathic pain so maybe everything is just getting used to being shifted around... anyway hello!

#2 Post by **BraceFace2o1o** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:14 pm

Hi and congrats on starting your brace journey... and welcome to the forum!

#3 Post by **smartygirl** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:16 pm

thanks!

#4 Post by **AndrewM** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:56 pm

Congratulations! We're the same age, and I'll be getting them on in a couple of weeks, so I'm eager to hear how things go for you.

#5 Post by **smartygirl** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:05 am

so far, headachy and tired

everyone keeps telling me it will get better though!

#6 Post by **SilverGirl** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 4:46 pm

Congratulations! The first week is just plain strange - it's a lot to get used to! But then you adjust and start looking forward to the changes.

Best of luck!

#7 Post by **smartygirl** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:45 am

i am looking forward to the changes but not seeing them yet... except my cheeks look a little hollow, but i think that is just because i have lost weight.

#8 Post by **MdHuskerFan** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:22 pm

I'm also 39. I got braced about 5 weeks ago. This site is full of A LOT of useful information and support. Hang in there. It really does get better.

#9 Post by **ShySmile** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:11 pm

Hi smartygirl,

Im so glad i saw your post. I got braced yesterday and i too suffer from chronic pain. Arms, legs neck and back.
My jaw hurts so so much!
Hang in there.

#10 Post by **nutzz05** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:32 am

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