Hello...
Last Wednesday I had another consultation/check up with my Surgeon. I can't believe it's been 6 months since my last one. My surgeon remarked with her usual, "You look well!" when I walked into her office and the truth is that I AM thankfully doing a lot better since my last update, but I had to be completely honest with her and expressed my frustrations and concerns with the issues I still seem to be facing with the right side of my face/jaw! Nothing has improved and if anything the severity of it seems even worse, though fortunately I feel I am somewhat stronger 'mentally' now to be able to cope with it....most days! I mentioned to her that this feeling of discomfort is basically occurring 24/7 and particularly when I activate the muscles on the right side of my face. Talking for long periods of time is very difficulty because this is when I REALLY notice it. Here is what I am currently feeling:
* muscle tightness
* numbing
* burning sensation (pins and needles)
* painful throbbing/ sharp pressing sensation on gums (where the plates and screws are located) and heavy feeling in teeth on that side. They feel like they are being held in a clamp. Flossing my teeth on that side is painful.
After discussing this for awhile, my surgeon suggested going and getting a CT Scan on my mandible to see if any of the plates/screws are too close or pressing down on a nerve in my bottom jaw. UM, YES!!!!! This has crossed my mind MANY times and its a relief to have the surgeon finally on the same page as me! Obviously most of her patients do not have complications with there plates and screws and can go on living a normal life with them in there, not ever having to think about them, but surely there could be a chance that perhaps they are in fact the cause of all the problems I seem to facing on the right side. If taking them out elevates these issues then I am all for it!!!! At the moment, It really is like having an itch that you cannot scratch!!!
Of course, I wish I didn't have to even consider having another surgery to get them taken out, but I am hoping the CT Scan provides me with some clear answers!!
I am now just waiting for her call to give me the results of the scan.. Please pray!!! :) Thanks guys x
