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Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Didn't you get any pain killers? I'd be downing the T3s like crazy! Those pills knock me right out!! One t3 for me let's me sleep soundly for at least 6 hours. :-)

I have to say, this dentist doesn't sound very good, to not be caring 2 day later. Where is the emergency service? I can understand cutting off the failing surgery, but there HAS to be some emergency contact with a better oral surgeon who could have dealt with you, rather than separating the two surgeries by days or weeks.

Kenneth Chow went on spring break with his kids during the days after my surgery, and they gave me a backup guy, who was always available, for problems or dry socket or anything. And I used him!

Seriously, Kenneth Chow!! He is AMAZING. And he's the only man in the office. It's all women. He gives you the choice on anesthesia, so you could stay awake if you want to. But I would imagine you could proceed without patient interference, if the patient was put under. With all the ladies helping him out, you wouldn't have to feel skeeved out by being unconscious. I will forewarn you that they do take you to a recovery room where you lie down for a bit after the surgery. But I'm positive it is the ladies that take you there. And the office is all "open" so there are no "closed offices" where one could be violated.

Seriously, I hate the dentist, and I an a STRONG supporter of that office. The ladies are AWESOME, to the point that I wanted to buy them GIFTS I was so satisfied.

Consider it. It doesn't sound like your dentist is being very "servicing" and I would be afraid to find out what kinds of "colleagues" he refers you to, if they're anything like him.

Karen
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09-07-2004

Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 12:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
Seriously, Eeyore, Dr. Ken is awesome. He's called every day since the surgery, I've been going to him for years, and the guy he's referred me to is someone my BF has seen and is trusted. Thanks for the concern, but despite my negative reaction to it all, he's doing the best he can with the aftercare. I'm just a weird medical anomaly, at this point. And he gave me A LOT of freezing. A LOT. My ears were numb when I left.

He did give me T3s (or an equivalent of -- I'm very sensitive to codeine) but as I mentioned, I'm not in any pain. My tongue is just numb, and it's freaking me out. The rest of the teeth will be coming out either Friday or Saturday -- he could get me in earlier but I can't miss any time from work this week, I have two voice-over recordings and a video shoot to deal with... I'd be fired if I missed any of it. Hopefully my tongue will be back to life by then, LOL.


Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Monday, October 02, 2006 - 8:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
OK, good to hear he's being conscientious. Nothing but the BEST for you!!!!

That sucks that the tongue is STILL numb. I can't say that sounds promising. What did Dr. Ken say about the lack of healing nerves?

Karen
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09-07-2004

Monday, October 02, 2006 - 8:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
I left there at 5pm on Friday afternoon, so now am officially 75.5 hrs post. Still frozen. To be fair, I *think* I might be starting to get some feeling back, it's hard to tell if it's actual sensation on the tongue, or if the tongue on the gum, cheek, lip, etc is making me think that I'm feeling the tongue. The good doc did say this AM, when I called in a panic that I was still frozen, that at times, given the dosage of freezing he gave me, and the location of where he was working compared to that nerve in the tongue, there is a small chance that this could take weeks, or even months to get full sensation back, and an even lesser -- albeit existent, none the less -- chance of permanent damage. <YIKES!> But, the more poking I do on my tongue with a toothpick, the more I realize I can't poke quite as deep into the tissue as I could yesterday, or the day before. Progress? I sure hope so.

And, on the upside, for all the freaking I was doing about having to miss another day at work, and how my boss would respond to that, I'm happy to say I was met this morning with very sympathetic accommodation. It'll still have to be an unpaid day when I take it, but at least I don't have to worry about grumblings behind my back at work while I'm getting this whole thing fixed.

I'll let you know tomorrow if I can feel my tongue yet. I think, at this point, my BF is starting to worry about the amount of functionality I'll be getting back, LOL!!


Donners
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09-15-2006

Monday, October 02, 2006 - 9:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Donners a private message Print Post    
Yes, I am definitely worried. I now have her on a strict tongue-rejuvination plan. It requires intensive flexing of the muscle in question, in as wide an array of positions as possible, often for extended periods of time. I believe that this over-exertion of the concerned area will act like a working massage, gradually bringing the afflicted region back to full functionality.

And then we can have some fun again!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 3:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
ROFL!

Retired
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07-11-2001

Tuesday, October 03, 2006 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
Karen & Donners - TVCH has a Real Life Couples Thread. You two should go here and let Seamonkey know to put you on the list.

LINK

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Friday, October 06, 2006 - 3:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
Okay, well I for one am really PO'd. That dentist should not have continued once he had trouble.

Difficult extractions often are done at a hospital.

Now the frozen tongue could be the swelling of the area pressing on the nerve, however, there is a chance of nerve damage due to that dentist pushing prodding and cutting.

He's called everyday because he's afraid you'll see a lawyer In My OPINION!

you must be Canadian if Eeyore is referring you to her dentist. Please go to emergency and let a new specialist take a look at you. At least it will be "officially" documented that you were concerned and having problems.

Good luck and please let us know how things turn out.

((by the way, my dentist used valium (knocked me out) and it was a horrible experience for me. I was sick sick SICK from the medication. Made the extraction so much worse for me.))

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 8:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Karen, your appointment was yesterday, wasn't it?

How did it go??

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, October 09, 2006 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I have a question. About a week ago or maybe a little more I had a sore on my arm. Just a little one that looked like maybe some bug bite so I didn't pay much attention to it. The slowly the bite place got a little bigger AND I had a rash near it. Now today the bite place has closed up completely but you can still feel a bump there and the rash is all up my arm now. I know what Lyme ticks are but I've never had any experience with it. Could it be that or maybe a spider bite? I don't know what's going on.

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Monday, October 09, 2006 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
Twinks, you should have it looked at by a doctor. It could be any of several things, and although it could be no big deal, it could also develop into a bigger deal (like cellulitis) in a short time, depending on what it is. The rash concerns me. Don't wait another week. Let me know whazzup.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, October 09, 2006 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Baby! At first I was scared to death I was getting hives again. But that covered me completely and was so severe I was in the ER twice. I hope I never have hives again. But the rash didn't start until I had the "bite mark" for a few days. That's why I'm thinking they are related. Honey, you don't know how much I hate to go to a doctor just to see what it is until its raging. We have 1 car and hubby has it all day at work. There's rarely a week that goes by that I don't have at least 1 doc appt if not more and he has to leave work early each time (which I'm sure doesn't make his boss happy) because doctors don't have evening hours. And then they wonder why men don't go to the doctor. They have to miss work! Doctors, smarten up and have late hours at least twice a week!

Oh, sorry. I got off on a slight rant there. LOL

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Ok, my dd has been having some problems and she doesn't have insurance so we are trying to figure out what it could be.
symptoms: black stools, waking up with what taste and looks like blood in her mouth, pain in stomach(burning sensation), weight loss.

anybody?

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
All are typical symptoms of a stomach or duodenal ulcer. The black stools most likely have blood in them. She should see a doc soon, regardless of insurance, as she needs medication and blood work at the minimum. This will not "go away" by itself if you wait.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
This doesn't sound like anything you should wait or guess on... these are symptoms that were very similar to my ex's when he had an ulcer. Anytime blood appears like this is an indication medical attention is warranted.

In the meantime, if it was me I'd stop using any NSAIDs or GERD drugs, if they were being used, increase water intake greatly, add mega doses of probiotics and fresh garlic.


When there is no insurance does that mean there is no medical care? I don't get that at all.

Jan
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
Dahli, that is because you are a Canadian used to free medical care for all.

If someone in the USA has no medical insurance but is not on welfare , it is my understanding they are solely responsible for any debts incurred and those debts no longer even disappear if you go bankrupt.

Do I understand that correctly?? or is there some kind of free medical care for all??

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure about the bankruptcy part but yes a person would have to pay for any medical bills themselves, just like if you are insured you still have to pay the deductible no matter how huge.
Dahli, my dd will go to the doctor but she just wanted to know if it was something she could fix on her own. People tend to think doctors know all, but in reality, they don't always know what the problem is even after several thousands of dollars of debt has been incurred. I do think this is one case that a doctor could solve with a blood sample.
thanks everybody!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 1:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
You can go to the ER without insurance and they will bill you and you can pay it off over time. You just have to find the hospital that does that.

BTW, there are 2 things that don't really hurt your credit. School loans and medical bills. Because most people have one or the other. I used to have to run credit reports and those 2 were always overlooked.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 3:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
Oh shucks no Denecee, I have to agree with you on the doctor thing, in fact in my opinion their education is sorely lacking where health is concerned, but they are very effective in emergency situations, where trauma etc is concerned. When blood is in the stool or there are symptoms such as you described and tests must be done, here a doctor has to order the blood test so I figured that she'd need to see a doc for that and their diagnosis.

Jan you're right I do know there is a difference between our two nations, but what I don't get is why they put up with that situation there. I shake my head every time I realize what goes on...

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 9:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I agree Dahli, there should be something in place for kids at least. DD is doing her best to get some help but I told her to go to the er if nothing else, she can make payments. Ideally, she will find a clinic for low income families.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 6:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Good morning. I am hoping someone can point me in the right research direction.... My dad is in the hospital again, won't go into the details but at this time the major issue is that he has lost about 70 pounds in the last 5 months (they put him on a diet for gouty arthritis which is what we attributed it to up until the weight loss got out of control) and he only has half the amount of blood in his body that a person should. Does anyone have any idea what conditions would cause the body to stop replenishing its blood supply? I can only think of Leukemia but thats been ruled out.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Rissa, don't the doctors know what's causing it?

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
They have been running tests for a couple days now, but so far they haven't even offered a theory. I am sure they will figure it out but in the meantime I am 3 thousand miles away and frustrated with having to wait hours between phone calls. Need to do SOMETHING so I am trying to make my own list of possible reasons. Busy work. LOL

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 2:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Ahhhh, I don't blame you. I hope they figure it out soon.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 1:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
I don't know anything about this, and I hope the doctor has given you a real answer by now, but I had a quick look online and nowhere does it seem to mention less total blood volume in the body. I wondered if the doctor meant less white blood cells or less red blood cells than there should have been?

Low red blood cell count is anaemia, and the doctor would have sorted that out straightaway. I don't know the causes of a low white blood count, but as white blood cells help fight disease, it sounds like that might be what's wrong with your dad.

As you say he has arthritis, take a look at this link:
http://www.arthritis.ca/types%20of%20arthritis/feltys/default.asp?s=1

Just to say again - I know nothing about anything medical, just saw your post and did a google search. I hope the doctor gives you some real answers soon.