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IDK if it's a good idea but it has to be done
I need to have four teeth SURGICALLY removed. Do I have anything to worry about, even if my immune system is diminished due to an active Lyme infection and possible confections?
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The pain is gone but now four weeks down and some inflammation still persist. Nothing like it was but my mouth kind of feels lopsided and weird. I hope I'm not heading into bells palsy, that is one symptom I wish to avoid if I can. Hopefully it will go back to normal! If not, might have to get the other one done on the other side just to even things out....... NOT!!
The pain is gone but now four weeks down and some inflammation still persist. Nothing like it was but my mouth kind of feels lopsided and weird. I hope I'm not heading into bells palsy, that is one symptom I wish to avoid if I can. Hopefully it will go back to normal! If not, might have to get the other one done on the other side just to even things out....... NOT!!
Sorry to hear it was so horrible.
I hope the inflammation is going down now?
Sending best wishes.
I hope the inflammation is going down now?
Sending best wishes.
Well everyone, that was completely InsAnE. The pain and inflammation was horrible. I couldn't eat or sleep for days. And the worst part was the nonsense I was given for pain. I WILL NOT be getting anymore teeth removed any time soon. I was given stronger pain meds than that for a filling! I never did tell him I had Lyme though. I figured I'd be questioned about the diagnostics and such, so I just didn't bother.
Whew! Sorry for the misunderstanding, and really glad it's not an issue for you.
Take care -- hang in there!
Take care -- hang in there!
Oh no, I don't have hemochromatosis. It runs in the family. My iron and ferritin are fine! I know I need to supplement vitamin C since I'm not getting much from food or drink. If I did indeed have hemochromatosis, I would certainly avoid it though. I'm just NOT going to take high doses of the vitamin.
I wouldn't do something just because someone on here said to! Seriously! I use my own judgement and research.
Thanks for your concern Jackie ;)
I wouldn't do something just because someone on here said to! Seriously! I use my own judgement and research.
Thanks for your concern Jackie ;)
If you have a medical reason not to take Vit C, then I would not take it without an MD's okay.
No one here is medically trained, and you cannot rely on anonymous non-docs to decide what to take or not take or do or not do. Seriously.
If someone here were medically trained, it would be wrong of them to give you medical advice without knowing your entire history and meeting with you.
These are just general discussions of our experiences and things we have read, but you cannot rely on any of us for medical advice. So when you say you have hemochromatosis and Vitamin C is contraindicated, but you will take it anyway since someone here suggested it, I think you are making a big mistake. You need to see a knowledgeable MD for appropriate advice.
No one here wants to see you hurt by following a stray suggestion for what might help. You can't rely on a website or any of us for that. This is just abstract discussion of what we have read and experienced, not medical advice.
No one here is medically trained, and you cannot rely on anonymous non-docs to decide what to take or not take or do or not do. Seriously.
If someone here were medically trained, it would be wrong of them to give you medical advice without knowing your entire history and meeting with you.
These are just general discussions of our experiences and things we have read, but you cannot rely on any of us for medical advice. So when you say you have hemochromatosis and Vitamin C is contraindicated, but you will take it anyway since someone here suggested it, I think you are making a big mistake. You need to see a knowledgeable MD for appropriate advice.
No one here wants to see you hurt by following a stray suggestion for what might help. You can't rely on a website or any of us for that. This is just abstract discussion of what we have read and experienced, not medical advice.
Oh wow! So if I'm already sickened with full blown Lyme and coinfections, then things might get worse. I'm not sure if Keflex is effective against Lyme or not, I haven't seen anything about that one for Lyme. I was given a script to begin 5 days prior to the appointment. He did ask if I was "healthy and strong" though and I said "as far as I know." LOL! Without an official dx from a doctor, I wasn't sure what else to say.
I get B vitamins, including B12 in my energy drinks but it probably wouldn't hurt to add a sublingual form. It's the vitamin C that I'm probably lacking. I know vitamin C causes our bodies to store more iron and well, since hemochromatosis runs in the family I've been somewhat reluctant. I watched my dad die at the age of 47 from the complications. My ferritin levels are fine now and I may not have anything to worry about but I don't really know. I'll just have to start supplementing vitamin C for a while.
Thanks!
I get B vitamins, including B12 in my energy drinks but it probably wouldn't hurt to add a sublingual form. It's the vitamin C that I'm probably lacking. I know vitamin C causes our bodies to store more iron and well, since hemochromatosis runs in the family I've been somewhat reluctant. I watched my dad die at the age of 47 from the complications. My ferritin levels are fine now and I may not have anything to worry about but I don't really know. I'll just have to start supplementing vitamin C for a while.
Thanks!
My PA says they get a lot of patients who develop full blown Lyme after surgery, as well as patients who are chugging along with treatment who get a flare up after surgery. Surgery is a big stress on the body, stress suppresses the immune system, and Lyme is opportunistic.
I think Blamom's advice is excellent. Whatever antibiotics they give you are important. Be sure to finish all of it. Hopefully, it's one that works against Lyme and will hold off a flare up.
I am not sure if this was mentioned above, but for B12, a sublingual is absorbed better than an oral tablet.
I hope your teeth removal goes smoothly!
I think Blamom's advice is excellent. Whatever antibiotics they give you are important. Be sure to finish all of it. Hopefully, it's one that works against Lyme and will hold off a flare up.
I am not sure if this was mentioned above, but for B12, a sublingual is absorbed better than an oral tablet.
I hope your teeth removal goes smoothly!
Thanks Jackie and mojogal! I'm not really sure how to mention it. I don't know much about this oral surgeon and I'm still looking for a decent doctor, so I really have no clue what sort of, um reaction I may get with no doctor and no official diagnoses. I'm still open to ideas on that one!
Interesting youvegottobekidding! I may very well have low cortisol. I've had some of those symptoms for years and some more recent that don't really tie in with the many symptoms of Lyme. So thanks for the advice! I'll most definitely have to get that checked.
No carrie, my back teeth have curved roots and so they have to be removed by a oral surgeon. I'm not getting them replaced. They were going to remove two wisdom teeth as well but it's apparently not necessary, so that's two less teeth I need to have removed :) I guess it just depends on your financial and insurance situation what may be the best route to take in your case. You probably wouldn't need a surgeon unless you just happened to have wild roots on them front teeth. I'd have them pulled though if they're bothering you. Dental implants are probably convenient if you can afford them. A partial would probably be the next best thing.
Thanks blamom! Yeah I didn't realize the importance of taking the antibiotics as directed. I have serious issues with taking pills every eight hours. Once a day I could do. Sometimes I'll unintentionally sleep for 12 hours or more straight and other times I can't sleep at all. So when I went to the appointment to have the surgery and he asked, I said I wasn't taking them like I should and he absolutely refused to do the surgery. So I was sent home with another script and had to reschedule.
Interesting youvegottobekidding! I may very well have low cortisol. I've had some of those symptoms for years and some more recent that don't really tie in with the many symptoms of Lyme. So thanks for the advice! I'll most definitely have to get that checked.
No carrie, my back teeth have curved roots and so they have to be removed by a oral surgeon. I'm not getting them replaced. They were going to remove two wisdom teeth as well but it's apparently not necessary, so that's two less teeth I need to have removed :) I guess it just depends on your financial and insurance situation what may be the best route to take in your case. You probably wouldn't need a surgeon unless you just happened to have wild roots on them front teeth. I'd have them pulled though if they're bothering you. Dental implants are probably convenient if you can afford them. A partial would probably be the next best thing.
Thanks blamom! Yeah I didn't realize the importance of taking the antibiotics as directed. I have serious issues with taking pills every eight hours. Once a day I could do. Sometimes I'll unintentionally sleep for 12 hours or more straight and other times I can't sleep at all. So when I went to the appointment to have the surgery and he asked, I said I wasn't taking them like I should and he absolutely refused to do the surgery. So I was sent home with another script and had to reschedule.
It is recommended that when getting any kind of oral work that you go on antibiotics for at least a week prior and 2 weeks after oral surgery. Lyme loves the moist heat of the mouth and will def. cause a reaction. Even for a regular cleaning I have to go on antibiotics.
You've got to be kidding:
I hear you....I'm having some issues with my front teeth...fainted, fell and broke three upper top teeth a few years ago and they are still bothering me. Very not sure what to do. Are you replacing them with implants or something?
I hear you....I'm having some issues with my front teeth...fainted, fell and broke three upper top teeth a few years ago and they are still bothering me. Very not sure what to do. Are you replacing them with implants or something?
I agree with Jackie. I had surgery years ago before knowing I had Lyme disease and it took much longer to heal so it would be good to let them know.
If your dentist and your doctor(s) are not all aware of your situation, then I would, in your situation, be certain they are all fully informed. If any of them has any cautions or suggestions, then I would make them all aware if they are not already in touch.
I don't know what effect your Lyme situation may have, but you are wise to think ahead and be sure everyone has considered all the angles.
Best wishes -- hope you recover quickly.
I don't know what effect your Lyme situation may have, but you are wise to think ahead and be sure everyone has considered all the angles.
Best wishes -- hope you recover quickly.
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If your cortisol level is at all low, you'll heal much more slowly than most peole and get a lot more swelling/inflammation too. You could ask for a cortisol test so at least you can brace yourself for this!
The best way to healp yourself with this naturally is to take a high dose of vitamin C plus the max dose of vitamin B complex. This goes to your adrenal glands adn helps them produce cortisol.
The other thing you'll likely find is tat you don'ìt clear out the anaesthetic as fast as most people, because your detox pathways are messed up. It's a complex thing and they only part of this I really understand about itis that vitamin B12 is essential!
You could do all the detoxing you can before hand, that may help.
Good luck with it.
I hope it goes well.