Information and opinions on Chronic Pain from djnmo at ChronicPainConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/232179 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/232179/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/232179 http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/232179/80390/disability Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:23:37 -0400 djnmo I  have several birth defects, all in the muscularskeletal system.  I am 54 and now on early teacher retirement due to jaw and eye problems.  My jaws were rebuilt 20 years ago (and I have a good bite now ;) , but they just don't work well anymore.  I'm the only one I know to this extinct.  Not really TMJ, but of course falls in that category.  Also looking for a chronic pain support group in St. Louis to no... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/232179/80390/disability