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Mr Deepak Komath 2020-02-03 Person 5 5 0

Ive suffered with jaw pain for going on 4 years I suffer with SLE Lupus and have alot of joint pain involvement and arthritic changes. I previously had 2 Arthrocentisis to clear the effected joint out but with only minimal change. Life at that time was unbearable with horrendous pain and on lots of pain relief.My life at qork had stopped and I was unable to function due to pain. Simple tasks like laughing yawning eating became a heavy task due to the restrictions in my jaw. I was taking Morphiene every day for nearly 16 months. I finally had my TMJ replaced by Doctor Komath in May 2019 although it was a long journey to that point it has been completly life changing for me. I was extremly apprehensive about the surgery but knew it was the only real relief I would have from the chronic pain. Everything was explained carefully and thoroughly to ensure I understood the scale of the surgery and the pros and cons. I myself did some extensive research regarding the procedure and also read other patients stories which was extremly helpful as it gave me first hand knowledge around the procedure. knowing how I would be post surgery was also very important right up until my surgery day was kept informed. 8 months on im healing well amazing really I have a very fine scar line I do suffer with nerve involvement still but am seeing the pain team for that Ive had a round of nerve blockers to kill that pain and so far its helping. I have some niggles of pain in the jaw but it really is unbelievable to me to remember the actual pain I was in. Along this journey I have tried various remedies for my own well being such as meditation and yoga and lthough they dont take pain away for me it was so important and still is to find other ways to cope with chronic pain. Being educated in your condition and procedures is of vital importance to fully understand and recieve the best care and advice moving forward. As I said before this surgery has been life changing and I can't thank Doctor Komath and his team enough.