Zoe Ball reveals painful health condition following shock Radio 2 departure
Fresh off the back of news that she's packing in her early morning BBC breakfast show, Zoe Ball has revealed she's found a solution to a problematic health condition that has been causing 'awful' symptoms. The mum of two has explained to her 738k followers on Instagram that whilst she has been in pain, she has found helpful and much-needed relief for a condition called TMJ.
She said: "I have TMJ and wake most days with awful headaches from tension & jaw clenching. So grateful to Helen @sculptresslondon for her magic. This is my face after I've seen her, check out my face before - yikes - picture 2." She continued: "Can't recommend her enough. She also has the greatest playlists. Thank you H and to @just._.tiff for the intro." She followed her post with praying hands and a red heart emoji.
Lots of fans resonated with the star, with one saying: "God, I need this." Another added that they suffer other symptoms. "Along with acid reflux and the headaches. Wondering if anyone else has TMJ and acid reflux, the to can be linked.
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"Also having microsuction on the old ears at the weekend (in the good old days ear syringing was free on the NHS, now they won't do - so £60 to have wax removed)This can also be common with those who have TMJ. Just interested to know if others have these conditions."
Zoe was speedy to reply to her considerate follower and replied that she found this 'fascinating.' She said: "That's fascinating . I don't have reflux but do have earache. I'll check out the microsuction, thanks."
Celebrity friends were also on hand to share their thoughts with Julia Bradbury adding: "So magical to find people like this in our lives" and Stacey Dooley added a kindly: "Stunz."
Whilst Zoe has declared what her treatment was, it is known that Botox can help with relieving tension around the face and jaw and can stop natural clenching.
According to the NHS Temporomandibular disorder is a condition "affecting the movement of the jaw. It's not usually serious and generally gets better on its own." It can cause pain around your ear, jaw and temple and eating softer foods is recommended. Feeling stressed can also exacerbate the condition.
Zoe has recently revealed her departure from hosting her hectic, early morning BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years. She has explained that it's time to wave goodbye to early morning wake up calls and to spend more time with her family.
In an emotional moment on air during her Tuesday (19 November) morning show, Zoe explained: “Ok you lovely bunch, I have some news. After six years of fun times alongside you all on the Breakfast Show, I've decided it's time to step away from the early alarm call and focus on family.
"You know I think the world of you all listeners, and it truly has been such a privilege to share the mornings with you, to go through life's little ups and downs, we got through the lockdown together, didn't we? We’ve shared a hell of a lot, the good times, the tough times, there’s been a lot of laughter. And I am going to miss you cats. I'm going to miss my amazing Prod Squad who I adore. Already missing Mike, I'm going to miss Tina and Richie. They've all become like family to me, like you lot. But I won’t miss the 4am alarm call, if I'm completely honest."
The news comes after the presenter has had a tough year and took some time away from her show this summer following the death of her mother, Julie Peckham, who was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer at the beginning of this year.
