Bad Day

by Sirona 29 Replies latest jw experiences

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  Cassiline

  Sirona,

  A side note on the tooth. Don't wait too long as it can become abscessed. If the abscess gets out of hand it could lead to blood poisoning/septus. There is only so long you can take antibiotics before they will do you no good whatsoever.

  I understand about being afraid. Ask your dentist if he will do a "twilight sedation" instead of general anesthesia.

  Not trying to scare you but, an infected tooth can cause more problems then one thinks.

  (((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Sirona ))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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  Imbue

  (((Sirona))))

  Please see if physical therapy will help with your arm and follow up with your wisdom tooth. An infection is serious and can spread so please follow up.

  Does the UK have an organization like the American Cancer Society? If they do, maybe they can direct you to a real life support group.You should call your local hospital and ask for the oncology dept. they may be able to help you find a group for those that are survivors of cancer.
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  Sirona

  Hi Cass,

  I saw a dental specialist. At that stage, I wasn't having too much pain and he said we were OK to wait until December. Since then, the ear thing developed. You are probably right, I will have to get it done. I'd be having it in hospital though, the dental specialist thought that it needed general because its really deep (just my luck).

  Imbue,

  When I first had my op, I was given excersizes for the arm. The numbness is just on the surface skin now on my forearm. The scar is 4 inches long on my arm, and there is another scar in my armpit of 6 inches long. The smaller scar is still sore, although the op was done on 4th March. I'm having regular check ups (3monthly) and they don't seem to think its unusual to have soreness.

  I think a support group may be a good idea. I will phone.

  Sirona
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  Imbue

  Oh my, this is only since March that you had the surgery. Scar tissue takes a year to heal so, be patient and it will improve. Your fears sound normal for your stage of recovery and support from those that have gone through the same process is what you need. You are reacting normally so don't worry to much.

  Take care
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  Mimilly

  Sirona hon - I wanted to drop you a note here to urge you to get that tooth taken care of. I've gone months, and perhaps even a year trying to find out why I've been getting severe sinus and ear infections. I went to an ENT and had a sinus xray done. I've been on so many antibiotics that I can't stand it. I went to the dentist and I have a molar in the very back -upper right that is abcessed, and it's been causing these infections this entire time. It's run me down. I just finished a course of antibiotics and it wasn't enough. It's already affecting my ear and sinus again and I'll be starting another course again because I can't stand the pain. It spreads fast now.

  You don't need this on top of what you are already dealing with.

  hugs to you hon,

  Mimilly
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  TruckerGB

  Sirona,I really feel for you with what you are going through,I think you may know from some of my posts that my family has been hit with cancer.

  Please dont panic about the way you feel,it is quite normal,particularly this soon after treatment,you will have good days and bad days,the only real advice I can give you is to take one day at a time.

  For support,the 2 organisations that I know of and still use,is the Mcmillan trust,and Hospice care,they are worth a try.

  Take care,Rich.
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  Tinkerbell4125

  {{{{{{{{{{{{Sirona}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

  I can understand your fear and I'm so sorry that you are going through this.

  You be sure to keep us posted on how you're doing okay?????

  You hang in here darlin.....we're here for you always!

  Tink =;o)
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  FreeToBeMe

  ((((Sirona))))

  Hang in there. I can identify both with the phobia of dentistry, and the fear associated with cancer recurring... I live with both.

  re. the dentistry, when the pain becomes severe enough THEN I do something about it; not the recommended way of going about it at all really. There's a greater likelihood of the phobia being realised due to the amount of dental work required. So I guess that's what NOT to do.

  re. the cancer, I got my all clear just over a year ago. However, it doesn't stop the initial thought when pain in that area is felt (which is fairly frequently) that the old disease is back again. I have found the support of a local cancer support group invaluable... I found them thro' my local Oncology Dept. As others have stated, such concerns are 'normal'. The fact that such concerns & worries are often faced by others AND negotiated successfully can give us the strength to deal with our concerns. I have also benefitted from hearing other's experiences that have put my own concerns into a broader perspective.

  Ultimately, I've had to train my mind to think beyond the intiaI thought and to think again.I found the NHS were good once the disease was diagnosed in dealing with the medical aspects of cancer, however I have also found their emotional support to be woefully lacking, hence the cancer support group (which is an unaffiliated voluntary service).

  I wish you well in your continuing journey of recovery.

  FreeToBeMe
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  Sentinel

  Dear Sirona,

  (((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

  I have never had cancer, so I don't really know how you are feeling. Cancer can be deadly, so it is a much different experience than some of the other health issues I contend with. I am glad that you are free of it right now, but I can only imagine your daily fears and concerns.

  Cancer is something I do think about. Both my paternal grandparents died of cancer, as did my maternal grandfather-he had bone cancer. My uncle died of colon cancer in his mid 70's, and his wife had one breast removed about five years ago. Another great aunt died of breast cancer. So it is in my family, and it seems to strike everyone later in life, in their late 60's and 70's. I try to take good care of myself and not worry about it. There are some things we just have no control over. We can only live our life day to day, one day at a time.

  My mother's sister had a breast taken about ten years ago. She was in her mis 60's. She is still cancer free now! My sister-in-law (just 44 and newly married) had a double mastectomy just about 15 days ago. Both of these people NEVER had a mammagram. UNBELIEVABLE.

  My mother never had a mammagram until her sister faced cancer. She had not even seen a GYN until two years ago! She finally got a pap smear. UNBELIEVABLE. She tries to get BOTH DONE every two years now at the least. Two days ago, she informed me that the doctor just removed the sores on her face that wouldn't heal. Cancer. Her brother has major skin cancer and is always being operated on. She has also been diagnosed with Osteoperosis. We feel this developed because as a faithful borg, she refused blood during an operation, and nearly died. This was five years ago. The nutrients to survive are drawn from wherever possible. Her's came from her bone. Now she will have to deal with that at age 78 (tomorrow's her BD). Thank you JW's!

  I am very aware that cancer is very close to me. How ironic that Cancer is also my birth sign. Hummm........I always get my yearly pap smear and mammagram done. But, that only began yearly when I got out of my first marital situation. There was no money then. Hard times. Things got better.

  You are enduring a terrible physical and emotional illness. You need support in both areas. I saw some interesting sites come up on here as a result of your post, so I hope you will find one that gives you what you need. My heart goes out to you Sirona. None of us knows what the new day will bring.

  But, you are alive, and your cancer is gone. Trust your doctor and try to move ahead with your life in positive ways. If you were near me, I would have you over for a hot cup of tea and we could talk and be friends. Well, that isn't posible, so the next best thing is just my ((((HUGS)))) on here and supportive reply. It isn't much, but it's all I have hon.

  You have shared your thoughts on here many places and I have enjoyed your posts. I had no idea up to now, what you were going through.

  Take care of yourself! You are loved!

  Karen/Sentinel
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  Windchaser

  ((((Sirona))))

  Take one day at time, one moment at a time. Sometimes life is unbearable (it can drive you crazy), but you have the strength to take it, I can tell by your posts. Don't you ever forget for a minute that you are loved and cared about.