Zoe Ball has shared her experiences on dealing with a painful health condition.
The BBC Radio 2 favourite, 54, has been at the centre of headlines after announcing she would be stepping down from her breakfast show after six years at the helm. Her final show is scheduled just before Christmas, but until then she is continuing her run on the airwaves before she is replaced by Scott Mills.
But away from her show and speculation about why she quit, Gogglebox star Zoe has opened up about her struggles of a different kind as she revealed she was suffering from a hidden condition. The disease has left her in searing pain and can cause her to become almost incapacitated by the pain.
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Taking to her Instagram account, mum-of-two Zoe revealed that she has been diagnosed with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). The disease, which targets the person’s head, leaves them with incredibly painful headaches as a result of tension and added stress, including from the likes of clenching their jaw.
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Writing in an emotional post, Zoe explained: “I have TMJ and wake most days with awful headaches from tension and jaw clenching. So grateful to Helen for her magic,” tagging a masseuse as a form of gratitude for her help in treating the condition.
“This is my face after I’ve seen her, check out my face before – yikes – picture 2,” she added as she uploaded two snaps to her profile, highlighting the difference between the two. She added that she “can’t recommend her enough”, as she gushed over Helen for the work she has done to help ease the pain.
Fans were quick to share their messages of love and support to the broadcaster, with many admitting they wish they could get the same treatment. One user pleaded: “God, I need this!”
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A second user empathised with Zoe on her illness, sharing their own horrific stories. “Along with acid reflux and the headaches,” they wrote, “wondering if anyone else has TMJ and acid reflux, the two can be linked.”
On top of this, the fan added that they would be getting a particular extraction treatment to help ease their symptoms. Dubbed “microsuction treatment”, the procedure involves ear wax being removed, which can worsen the pain if left untreated.
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Zoe was clearly intrigued by the procedure and took it on board as she began her health kick. “That’s fascinating,” she remarked, “I don’t have reflux but do have earache; I’ll check out the microsuction, thanks.”
Other forms of medical and cosmetic treatment have been used in the past to help reduce the stress of the condition. Medical professionals have said that products including Botox could be used to help alleviate the pain caused by tension between the face and the jaw, thereby reducing clenching.
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