Zoe Ball has taken to social media to share her pain and also highlight her relief after being diagnosed with a painful health condition that has been causing her symptoms

Zoe Ball has candidly opened up about her battle with a health issue that’s been causing her ‘awful’ symptoms, just as she announces her departure from her early morning BBC breakfast show.

The beloved presenter and mum-of-two, 54, took to Instagram, where she boasts 738k followers, to share her struggles with pain due to a condition known as TMJ. Zoe shared: “I have TMJ and wake most days with awful headaches from tension and 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 went on to say: “Can’t recommend her enough. She also has the greatest playlists. Thank you H and to @just._.tiff for the intro.” Zoe expressed her gratitude with praying hands and a red heart emoji.

Zoe took to Instagram to share her update ( 
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Zoe Ball has candidly opened up about her battle with a health issue ( 
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Her revelation struck a chord with many fans, with one commenting: “God, I need this.” Another shared their own experience, noting additional symptoms: “Along with acid reflux and the headaches. Wondering if anyone else has TMJ and acid reflux, the two can be linked.”

Zoe also mentioned: “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 quick to respond to her thoughtful follower, expressing her intrigue and saying: “That’s fascinating. I don’t have reflux but do have earache. I’ll check out the microsuction, thanks.”

Famous friends of hers also chimed in with their thoughts, with Julia Bradbury commenting: “So magical to find people like this in our lives” and Stacey Dooley adding a warm: “Stunz.”

While Zoe has disclosed her treatment, it is known that Botox can aid in easing tension around the face and jaw and can prevent 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 result in pain around your ear, jaw and temple, and eating softer foods is advised. Stress can also worsen the condition.

Zoe announced her exit from her demanding role as host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years ( 
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Recently, Zoe announced her exit from her demanding role as host of the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show after six years, stating that it’s time to bid farewell to early morning alarms and devote more time to her family.

In an emotional moment during her Tuesday (19 November) morning show, Zoe shared: “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 arrives on the back of a challenging year for the broadcaster who took a break from her programme this summer following the death of her mother Julie Peckham, who was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer at the start of the year.