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Kathleen said:
Not an abscess, but my lower back molar split in two after years of post-root-canal happiness. The end result was the tooth had to be pulled and nothing was put in its place. At first, I noticed it a lot. After a few weeks, I found I was favoring the other side so consciencely push myself to chew on both sides. Now it is fine. I don't notice, chew on both sides. All is fine.....except my sadness of my lost tooth. My parents did not have a lot but they ensured we went to the dentist every six months. Loosing the tooth felt like a total betrayal of the parents who tried to ensure we had good teeth all of our lives.
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Thanks! I'm guessing I'll get used to it over time.

I was worried that I would need a root canal, but the dentist said the tooth was fine. It was what was holding the tooth in that was messed up.

I cracked a small piece of a lower back tooth a couple of years ago. The dentist saved the tooth with some of that new stuff they use for fillings these days. I'm sure it doesn't look as nice as an expensive crown would, but nobody can see it, and the dentist said it would last just as long.

CD
 
caseydog said:
Thanks! I'm guessing I'll get used to it over time.

I was worried that I would need a root canal, but the dentist said the tooth was fine. It was what was holding the tooth in that was messed up.

I cracked a small piece of a lower back tooth a couple of years ago. The dentist saved the tooth with some of that new stuff they use for fillings these days. I'm sure it doesn't look as nice as an expensive crown would, but nobody can see it, and the dentist said it would last just as long.

CD
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It sounds like you have a dentist who doesn't just go for the more expensive solution. Appreciate that.
 
I've seen the new specialist to inquire about my continous fever (3 months already) and she's set up a large check up. She thinks I probably have systemic Lupus, which would overrule all my other diagnoses and I already have been diagnosed with Lupus anticoagulans (a variety of Lupus) so the chance that my condition is actually Lupus instead of a whole collection of other things is pretty likely.
However, no conclusions are made yet. I will see her again on march 12th for the first results of the blood check etc.
 
There were no good treatments for Crohn's disease when I was first diagnosed in 1989, so whenever I had a flare-up during the '90s and early 2000s, I was prescribed prednisone. It's a miracle worker for reducing inflammation, but it's very hard on the body. That, plus many of the other meds I've taken over the years which caused dry mouth, has led to tooth decay. So at 60, I'm having to get complete dentures. It sucks and I hate it but I'm grateful that we can afford it.
 
GotGarlic said:
There were no good treatments for Crohn's disease when I was first diagnosed in 1989, so whenever I had a flare-up during the '90s and early 2000s, I was prescribed prednisone. It's a miracle worker for reducing inflammation, but it's very hard on the body. That, plus many of the other meds I've taken over the years which caused dry mouth, has led to tooth decay. So at 60, I'm having to get complete dentures. It sucks and I hate it but I'm grateful that we can afford it.
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Sorry to hear it! It sure is not a fun thing to spend your hard earned money on. However , modern dentures are quite good. My dad had them drilled to his jaw about ten years ago and says it's as close to having teeth again as he can get.

Prednisone, I know all about it. Because my Crohns was untreatable for 3 years before I got my ileostomy I was on Prednisone all that time. I am still trying to lose the weight it made me gain..
 
Kathleen said:
Prayers and warm thoughts for both of you and your families. I agree that the doctor should be made aware. My mother suffered from cancer. We had a few "episodes" where the doc said that it was the result of the stress, chemo, and medications. By episodes, erratic behavior. She knew all of us, but was easily frustrated and shocked us all as we did not know that Momma knew those kinds of words.
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Kathleen,
Thank you for your kind words and prayers.
:)
 
mseaglecook said:
My husband has stage 4 colon cancer. That is why there are days between my post because I am busy taking care of him. I need some advice. He has begun to say strange things, speak out of his head. I don't know if the cancer has spread to his brain of if he has chemo brain fog. Do ya'll have any advice.
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I would recommend enrolling in Hospice. Hospice does not mean a person has 6 month or less to live. My late husband was on Hospice for 17 months. His symptoms were ever changing and the wonderful nurses were there to offer suggestions and recommendations to deal with his changing problems. Hospice took great care of him. He never had to go out to a doctor's appointment.
 
bethzaring said:
I would recommend enrolling in Hospice. Hospice does not mean a person has 6 month or less to live. My late husband was on Hospice for 17 months. His symptoms were ever changing and the wonderful nurses were there to offer suggestions and recommendations to deal with his changing problems. Hospice took great care of him. He never had to go out to a doctor's appointment.
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Thank you Beth (((HUGS)))
My doctor suggested this. I am giving Hospice serious consideration. Thank you for your kind advice.
 
Honestly I was shocked when Hospice was first mentioned. It was my husband who asked his Primary Care Physician for the recommendation. My husbands prognosis was so poor, he chose to have no treatment. His cancer doctors warned he would have up to one year to live if he chose no treatment. But the kicker was; treatment was radical chemotherapy, radical surgery followed by radical radiation with no guarantee he would even survive the treatments. As it was, he worked and played and rode his motorcycle, and never went back to a hospital or to a doctor, and lived an amazing 17 months. I feel for you and wish you all the best.
 
dragnlaw said:
My son just came down to tell me his Dad (my ex) has just been diagnosed with Stage 1 Throat Cancer. So now it begins ... chemo, chemo, surgery...

Stage 1 is a blessing. All of my friends have either Stage 3 or 4. I don't know what to say or think any more.
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Sorry to hear it, sending you hugs! Hope you get some good news soon..
 
Hospice was an amazing help to my dad who had it for much more than six months. I am thinking it was almost 3 years. I second suggesting a call to Hospice. One thing they did that was WONDERFUL was to send someone elderly (a non-medical volunteer who was close to his age) to visit with him once a week or so. Someone who could reminisce with him as a peer. Sharing memories of news events, music, etc. With us, we would listen, but could not really do much more than ask questions. My sister said that the volunteer and Dad were giggling like kids when discussing the original Mickey Mouse Club. (If you knew Dad, the Mickey Mouse Club would not have come to mind when asking what he may find interesting.) Also, the excitement of an electric refrigerator. :)
 
For Breakfast I had Gavascon and Benylin. (I'm not congested, just a dry hacking cough that is almost making me *** descriptive word not for tender ears.)

for Lunch I had Ham Sticks and Benylin.
Ham was originally intended for a Quiche but doesn't look like it's gonna get there.

for Supper, well, it's only 3 pm - wish I could at least take a nap but my eyes won't close and my brain won't shut up.
I see a bottle of Pino Grigio that might be opened early, and if that doesn't work, maybe even followed by a Riesling.
 
dragnlaw said:
For Breakfast I had Gavascon and Benylin. (I'm not congested, just a dry hacking cough that is almost making me *** descriptive word not for tender ears.)

for Lunch I had Ham Sticks and Benylin.
Ham was originally intended for a Quiche but doesn't look like it's gonna get there.

for Supper, well, it's only 3 pm - wish I could at least take a nap but my eyes won't close and my brain won't shut up.
I see a bottle of Pino Grigio that might be opened early, and if that doesn't work, maybe even followed by a Riesling.
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I had to look up Benylin. It must be a Canadian or British name for a dextromethorphan based cough medicine.

I take a dextromethorphan based cough medicine often when my allergies are bad. The one I take also has an antihistamine in it for runny nose and itchy eyes, and acetaminophen (you may call it paracetamol up there).

I'd skip the wine and go straight to the Bourbon, myself. :ROFLMAO:

CD
 
I go to the dentist at 2PM tomorrow to have the very back upper tooth on my right side removed. The tooth is healthy, but there is an abscess in the gum that has eaten into the bone. The tooth has to go in order to prevent any more bone loss. I haven't had a cavity since the mid 1970s, and now I'm going to lose a perfectly good tooth.

Soooooo, I am eating a homemade Philly cheesesteak on some crusty bread tonight, because I'm going to be eating oatmeal, soup and pudding for a while starting tomorrow.

CD
 
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