Hi Laughter,

... And I appreciate your appreciation.. .. ~'.'~

Osteomyelitis can be present with severe, subtle or on/off symptoms. It can become a chronic infection and can also spread from one area of the body to another. Given those issues it can be hard to diagnose definitively if there is no blatant pathology in the area that it is suspected to be in. I know that is not reassuring and I am sorry :/ So it is very wise to have the culture and biopsy done during your oral surgery on saturday to be certain of the bacteria and to be prescribed the proper medication to kill that bacteria. Unfortunately there is still no guarantee that the infection will be cured but it certainly gives you a better shot at it!

The risk of developing osteomyelitis is strongly associated with any severe or long standing tooth or bone infection. I personally feel that all people have the right to be informed of this risk prior to consenting to a root canal. I feel it is just one of the many risks that should be presented and not left unsaid.

Feeling physically lousy is a sign that your immune system is dealing with a lot. I know I sound like a broken record..... but I am a mother and have earned that right.... your diet has a huge impact on how your immune system handles infection and stress. Eating a variety of healthy fresh foods feed the body the nutrients it needs to cope with life. Processed and refined foods deplete the body of nutrients and just add insult to injury. So please go eat an apple and I promise you will feel better.... or maybe I'll just feel better

Do you own a blender or nutri-bullet? Drinking vegetable or fruit smoothies during the healing from oral surgery are excellent choices of nutrition. So are home made soups. Any of that sound appealing to you or do you already comsume those things?

Bryanna