Hi toofy, I've just posted a letter as well, sorry should have read yours first.
I also live in the u.k and had arthrocentesis yesterday for the second time, you can read the letter I posted for more on that if you like.
I was concerned as to how successful it will be, as Ive had it done before(6mths) ago, and its got worse since. I too have suffered joint, ear, neck, toofy and cracky small opening jaw. Nobody really believes me in my household I know, which is really great(not).
I'm really sorry that I can't offer you any suggestions, but I can offer an "ear", allbeit a little sore at the moment. Hope you've had helpful advise and encouragement from others though. Please do e-mail if you like, if for a bit of moral understanding support if nout else.