At last!!!!!

magenta

Hello everyone,
Cutting a long story short-again! It's about my jaw. Maxillofacial people told me 2mths ago they couldn't do anything else for me and referred me to a TMJ specialist. Appointment never appeared and I phoned the drs secretary last Friday and she booked me in today. I've been told it's osteoarthrosis (I think?) which is similar to OA. I have a bone spur on my jaw bone and they have booked me in for an urgent operation-aargh! I'm relieved that there is someone out there willing to help me but scared too. It sounded very similar to an arthroscopy. They're going to remove bone and inject a steroid into my jaw. Think it'll be sooner rather than later. Also going to another hospital to get a blocked salivary duct removed from my hard palate :shock: I'm going to look a site Anyone else had these done?
Magenta
Forgot to say, they're also going to get me in touch with a pain clinic which I'm delighted about!

mash65

hi eileen,well at long last some 1 is doing something for you.
good luck with it all & im sure you will let us all know how you get on.at least thats 1 box ticked if you get what i mean.
sorry i cant help with the procedure but wanted to wish you luck.luv debsx
ps the steriod injections arent that bad just had 2 done.

jeannie2

Hi Magenta,
I don't know about these procedures either, but I just wanted you wish you all the best as well - will be there holding you hand - in thought anyway. I was scared when they mentioned steroid injections but I've suffered worse.

I really do hope this will all help you ..... at last, as you say.
Best wishes
Jeannie S

page35

Hi
just wanted to wish you good luck, please let us know how it goes. i have early RA and have been getting alot of pain in my jaw which worries me. its horrible when you cant even enjoy eatting isnt it.
i really hope it works well for you
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joyful164

Hi Majenta

It's nice to get some answers and action. The procedure probably sounds worse than it really is. Sounds like they are going to get things moving quite quickly for you. Let us know how things go along
good luck

joyful

skezier

Hi Magenta,

I am pleased they are doing something at last. It's not something I know much about but I do have early on set in my jaw so please keep us posted. I hope they get you into the pain clinic soon. Love Cris x ((( )))

Wonkylegs

Magenta that is great news!!!!!!

I bet you are reallychuffed to have something sorted at last, even if it must be a bit daunting to contemplate. Anything is better than what you ahve been suffering with surely, so I will be keeping those bits of me that still cross well and truly crossed for you!

great to get some good news

suncatcher

i am delighted for you this is indeed good news at last someone has listeend im really pleased good luck on that keep us posted on your progres best wishes joanne

frogmorton

Hi Magenta!
Well this has been a long time coming!!!!
So what if it sounds painful?! You have been in AGONY with this haven't you? :shock:
Good luck and make sure you keep us up to date!
Love
Toni x

alicea

Hi Eileen , Glad to hear someone is going to help you. but it is fightening is'nt it when they tell you what they are going to do, sometimes i think it would be better just to get on with and not tell you the details . At least it should help you with the pain and that is the most important thing, I wish you well and will be thinking about you all the very best . alicea .....PS I've not got any answers yet.

magenta wrote:

Hello everyone,
Cutting a long story short-again! It's about my jaw. Maxillofacial people told me 2mths ago they couldn't do anything else for me and referred me to a TMJ specialist. Appointment never appeared and I phoned the drs secretary last Friday and she booked me in today. I've been told it's osteoarthrosis (I think?) which is similar to OA. I have a bone spur on my jaw bone and they have booked me in for an urgent operation-aargh! I'm relieved that there is someone out there willing to help me but scared too. It sounded very similar to an arthroscopy. They're going to remove bone and inject a steroid into my jaw. Think it'll be sooner rather than later. Also going to another hospital to get a blocked salivary duct removed from my hard palate :shock: I'm going to look a site Anyone else had these done?
Magenta
Forgot to say, they're also going to get me in touch with a pain clinic which I'm delighted about!

mistywillow

alicea wrote:

Hi Eileen , Glad to hear someone is going to help you. but it is fightening is'nt it when they tell you what they are going to do, sometimes i think it would be better just to get on with and not tell you the details . At least it should help you with the pain and that is the most important thing, I wish you well and will be thinking about you all the very best . alicea .....PS I've not got any answers yet.

magenta wrote:

Hello everyone,
Cutting a long story short-again! It's about my jaw. Maxillofacial people told me 2mths ago they couldn't do anything else for me and referred me to a TMJ specialist. Appointment never appeared and I phoned the drs secretary last Friday and she booked me in today. I've been told it's osteoarthrosis (I think?) which is similar to OA. I have a bone spur on my jaw bone and they have booked me in for an urgent operation-aargh! I'm relieved that there is someone out there willing to help me but scared too. It sounded very similar to an arthroscopy. They're going to remove bone and inject a steroid into my jaw. Think it'll be sooner rather than later. Also going to another hospital to get a blocked salivary duct removed from my hard palate :shock: I'm going to look a site Anyone else had these done?
Magenta
Forgot to say, they're also going to get me in touch with a pain clinic which I'm delighted about!

Hi
Its great you are getting something done at last. It shouldnt be any more painful than any surgical procedure, and as you have put up with such a lot, i doubt that a few sore days post op will make that much difference to you. Arnica tablets are very good as they reduce swelling and bruising and many surgeons endorse their use. Even if they dont help they are harmless. You need to take them several days before your op and for a few weeks after. Get the high potency ones. When I had major spine surgery I couldnt believe how little bruising i had relative to what i had done and I really do believe the arnica helped. I often give it to my animals and am really impressed with the results.
Good luck and keep us posted
Gillx

magenta

Thanks everyone, you've made me feel alot better.
I was excited at first, thinking that the pain would be gone, then I started thinking about after the surgery. I'm a poor healer so don't want any problems with the wound etc. Arnica is a great idea, think I'll get some.

My hubby thinks it's funny that I'm worried about not talking! How will I cope-ha ha! He's looking forward to peace and quite.
Thanks again all and I'll let you know what happens,
Magenta xx

livinglegend

magenta wrote:

I've been told it's osteoarthrosis (I think?) which is similar to OA.

Osteoarthrosis and osteoarthritis are terms which are used virtually interchangeably. Osteoarthrosis means a condition where the joints are affected by degeneration. Osteoarthritis implies the same, but the "itis" adds the meaning that the joints are red, hot, swollen, and painful (inflamed).
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis.html

Joseph 8)

debatat

Magenta, I am glad that you have finally got some answers and some help. I hope the treatment helps you.

Deb

magenta

Thanks Joseph and Deb

lindalegs

Hi Eileen,



Well, at long last, and not before time too, if I may say so :roll: .

Reading the other threads it looks as though you're going to be the guinea pig for the rest of us .... so please make extensive notes before, during and after surgery in order to keep your cyber buddies informed. In case you are asleep when you're being done I'm quite happy to come along and be your secretary - so long as the rates are favourable

Good luck and I hope it all goes well.

Luv Legs

kat11180

yeah take lots of notes as iv oa in my jaw and waiting for a hospital app to start to talk about sorting it (an was told i could wait 12months) so please let me know how you get on and if it helps as am not able to eat or drink at the mo i would love to just have that improved so keep us all posted hun and good luck for the big day xx and take care xx

woodbon

Hi, Glad you'r getting some answers and treatment! Its a shame its taken so long! :? Love Sue

wrenis

Hi Magenta
glad to hear you are getting things taken care of.. surgery must be a little worrisome, but hopefully in the long run you'll be feeling much better. sorry I cant offer any advise, thinking of you. all the best.
wren