About Titanium Toni
Hello, I'm Toni, also known as "Titanium Toni", the Author of 'A Journey Through Temporomandibular Joint Replacement'.
I am an Adult Nurse and Health Visitor with over 16 years experience. I have one son, Noah Harry. I am a keen runner. I love collecting postcards and beach signs and I am obsessed with the Titanic (both the Film and History)!
I have multiple long term health conditions; Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), Raynaud's, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), Osteoarthritis (in multiple joints) and Hemiplegic Migraines with Aura. I am the proud owner of Bilateral Titanium Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Replacements (right side replaced in February 2022 and left side replaced in March 2024). Along with various allergies and intolerances!
Over the last 7 years I have faced so many challenges navigating patient life, even though I am a Nurse.
This journey has taught me the power of strength, determination, resilience. and positivity. Now, I want to use my experience, and my knowledge, as both a patient and a nurse, to inspire and give hope to others braving this journey.
A Journey Through Temporomandibular Joint Replacement
Available to purchase now from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739749723
Facing the prospect of a Temporomandibular Joint “TMJ” Replacement?
Feeling shocked, numb, overwhelmed, scared, confused, frightened, unprepared?
Then look no further.
This book will guide you through all the stages involved in the process of TMJ replacement.
As a nurse with over 14 years’ experience, I will share with you my own TMJ story, and take you on a step by step journey of my recovery post TMJ Replacement, sharing the highs and lows in a true and unedited account.
This will be followed by eleven inspirational stories from other patients, who’ve also been through TMJ replacement.
These real life perspectives will give you a much better idea of what to expect. Enabling you to become fully prepared to face your own TMJ replacement journey.
Along the way you will find some inspirational quotes and poems, to comfort and inspire you, and give you hope, when you need it most.
“Helping you to find strength in the face of adversity”.
My book isn’t just a guide for those facing the prospect of, or going through, TMJ Replacement. I also wrote it as an Autobiography of the difficult health journey I've been on since 2019, and how becoming unwell with my jaw, led me to start running. Running has helped me through the challenges I've faced over the past few years and gave me something positive to focus on. So for family, friends and acquaintances, this book will give you a true and honest insight into what navigating life with Long Term Health Conditions is really like.
Titanium Toni's Running Achievements
“You can either let things break you or you can let them be the making of you”. Titanium Toni.
Titanium Toni's running journey only began when I became poorly, which in itself is sad. But I can honestly say, I wouldn't be without it now.
You can really see how I've progressed from 2021 to 2025, despite going through Bilateral TMJ Replacements, multiple blood tests and scans and the diagnosis of multiple conditions. It hasn't been an easy road that's for sure. To say I'm proud, doesn't even begin to cover it.
2025 has been the year of 3 huge Personal Best's in 5k, 10k and Half Marathon!!
Roll on 2026 and running in the London Marathon with my Disability Place!!
26/06/2021 MK Rocket 5k 32 mins 31 secs
18/08/2021 Battersea Park Chase the Sun 5k 36 mins 13 secs
04/09/2021 Bedford 5k 35 mins 15 secs
10/10/2021 Silverstone 5k 34 mins 37 secs
01/05/2022 MK Rocket 5k 28 mins 44 secs
11/07/2022 Regents Park 10k 1 hr 8 mins 40 secs
21/08/2022 Regents Park 10k 1 hr 3 mins 27 secs
16/10/2022 Oxford Half 2 hrs 27 mins 21 secs
26/02/2023 Brighton Half 2 hrs 29 mins 21 secs
23/04/2023 London Marathon 5 hrs 52 mins 19 secs
14/07/2024 Saucony London 10k 1 hr 10 mins 8 secs
25/08/2024 Regents Park 5k 31 mins 29 secs
13/10/2024 Oxford Half 2 hrs 38 mins 6 secs
04/05/2025 MK Rocket 5k 37 mins 39 secs
05/05/2025 MK Half Marathon 2 hrs 20 mins 9 secs
13/07/2025 Saucony London 10k 60 mins 19 secs
24/08/2025 Regents Park 5k 28 mins 10 secs
01/03/2026 Brighton Half PENDING!!
26/04/2026 London Marathon PENDING!!
I am currently working on my second book; "How to Run the London Marathon with Long Term Health Conditions", which I'm hoping will be available to buy at the end of 2026!!
