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Earlier today, Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter revealed that she is suffering from a condition called temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
The condition in question causes discomfort in the jaws while chewing, talking, etc., with clicking and locking of jaws a common symptom. Valkyrae revealed that she has developed the condition in recent times and claimed that it will have an impact on her live streams.
The streamer announced on Twitter that as a result of the condition, her streams might be shorter than usual. Valkyrae also joked that she might struggle to recover quickly as she is supposed to speak less than before.
Valkyrae reveals new health condition, says she needs to be quieter in order to recover quickly
Valkyrae has had a busy schedule as of late. The streamer regularly posts 4-5 live streams on Twitch every week, and recently signed a sponsorship deal with HyperX to become a brand ambassador.
Valkyrae is also a member and co-owner of the 100 Thieves content creation group and was recently featured in two Bella Poarch music videos.
Regardless, the streamer appears to have focussed a bit too much on work lately, and has developed a condition called temporomandibular joint dysfunction. The condition can be caused due to a variety of reasons, including muscular problems, jaw injuries and other joint disorders.
While Valkyrae did not speak about the reason behind her condition, she announced that her live streams might be shorter for the time being. Additionally, Valkyrae claimed that she can try to be quieter in order to recover quickly, but might struggle to do so as she “never shuts up”.
A range of fans and prominent content creators responded to the post with messages of support. Jessica Blevins, wife and manager of prominent creator Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, also commented on the post and claimed that she has been suffering from the same condition.
Other creators such as Imane “Pokimane” Anys and Celine “Starsmitten” also responded to the post with messages of support.
Valkyrae did not announce a change in schedule or stream timings, and simply claimed that the condition might lead to a disruption in her live streams for the coming weeks. While most minor cases of the condition can be treated using painkillers and bite blockers, in severe cases even surgery might be required.
