Rchilt, you are welcome.

Regarding your question about the antibiotic.... As you may already know, Augmentin is a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Perhaps this combo temporarily reduces your immune systems reaction to not just the symptoms of PN but it's root cause ..?

You have certainly endured quite a lot with having all of those surgeries and the frequency of the congenital connection is interesting. Just curious... have you or your siblings done any genetic testing?

Regarding your skepticism.... I can appreciate and relate to that as I have to understand it or see it to believe it. I refer to myself as a Skeptical Optimist! As a critical thinker, I keep questioning until I find clarity .... but at the same time I always believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Please look into the Chinese medicine or even Integrative health care offered by a Functional Medicine Physician. Unfortunately, conventional medical care is really just about "sick care" as it relies solely on the teachings of offering a combo of drugs and/or surgery rather than whole body wellness. If you are curious, check out this link to learn a bit about Functional Medicine.
https://www.functionalmedicine.org/about/whatisfm/

Have a good week.... and Happy Holidays!!
Bryanna

Hello again Bryanna
I thank you for the 'Functional Medicine' site, it is just what I was hoping to come across.
I may have prematurely believed that my teeth have healed. I am including 2 or 3 photos. The first is when the Dentist pulled #30 and put graft material. You can see #31 molar as it was not yet pulled. All looks ok so far.
The next 1-2 shows both teeth are gone and the surface is very uneven. There is also a white-ish looking-mound shaped-gum tissue that is soft to light touch. Behind it is the hole left by the extraction of #31.
That molar was extracted on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and the stitches came loose beginning on the 17th and came OUT on the 19th.
The area is still VERY tender and if I do not take something for the pain it turns into moderate to severe throbbing. (Photos 2-3 were taken a few minutes ago & I will be calling the Dentist as soon as I send this off to you.
I've read and understand your disclaimer. My fear is that because I am low income and need to settle for the services they offer, I may fall between the cracks of decent medical care.
I tried to get the best pictures possible so that you could see what I see.
Btw, there is still a smell/taste that I get upon waking, not sure if it is related.
Thank you again, God bless and Merry Christmas!
P.S. This sit will not allow me to post images

Hello rchilt,

You should be able to post them as Attachments.

Here's some information from the FAQ that may help.

FAQ - Attachments

Thank you Lara!!

rchilt,

See Lara's post to you and try and attach the photos as attachments

Bryanna