Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is hanging in & having more good days than bad. I havent been on in some time now, I'm sorry I have been thinking of you all everyday so while I had the energy I wanted to drop in say hello & see how you all are doing. I myself have been fighting everyday with this massive infection but soon it should be all over, on sept 18th I finally go for surgery!!! I am working with a wonderful place Called Smile Faith they are covering most the dental cost & my mom & grandmother are covering the rest so I can get well at least as well as I am able to with RSD lol but I am both nervous & excited as time get closer, they are removing all my teeth opening gums scraping them out gettin any infection they are able to get stichin me up & putting in dentures so I mite not be on for a little while but please know all of you are always in my thoughts & prayers. I also want to thank those of you who have been there for me given me advice, moral support or just listend to my rants, from the bottom of my heart thank you wishing you all pain free days air hugs too all & I will soon post some pix of my new smile, a first for me a pic smilling that is lol love to all of ya talk soon.

Hi Heidi!! So great to hear from you! I've been wondering how you are. I am so happy for you that a resolution of this difficult problem is in sight. I can't imagine how crummy this chronic,infection has been making you feel, on top of CRPS and epilepsy. This won't be easy but in the end you will have a happy smile :-)
Wishing you wellness ~Lottie

Aw thanks sooo much Lottie,
Yeah it's been causing MAJOR flairs w/the RSD & Seziures to top it off I cant even imagine how much better I am going to feel & I know it's going to be painful but in the end it's my life if I dont get this done it's going to take me out so I am beyond grateful for the help I am getting with this. Thankfully I will be under for the entire surgery also so I think thats going to be a big help with all they have to do & less pain afterwards I think too, in all I will be under 2-3hrs so as soon as I am up to it after surgery I will drop in say hello & post a pic thank you again for your kind words always Lottie, it really has ment the world to have all of you to talk to it's whats kept me going thru all of this, along with my family. talk soon

I hope all goes well for you. I also wish you a no pain involved procedure, well as painless as can be before, during, and after. Can't wait to see your new smile.

Wishing you all the best Heidi!! No easy thing that you are doing. I too have been struggling with dental issues all summer in a big way when I had three extractions and I'm still trying to heal. Well, dental issues stem longer than that, but now I'm in a mess with my teeth. I was just quoted something like $4500. for another extraction, the surgery you speak of to get rid of the infection, bone graphing, and this doesn't include any teeth yet. So far my loss of teeth has been molars, so thank goodness that it's harder to see they're missing, but difficult to chew.

Anyway.. so yeah, $4500.. um... and I didn't even ask how much more with any sort of partial. I fear implants. Meanwhile, if I don't do something the infection continues to cause more and more damage to my gums, and tooth loss.

This is such a tough ordeal on top of all the other pain or conditions we're dealing with. You're handling it like such a trooper Heidi! You are going to get the gums healed once and for all and feel SO MUCH better!

Heidi ,
Hoping the best and just as a reminder , make sure you have enough mediations to avoid or prevent further pain, no,pain after any procedure means no flares .
Take care and wishing you days full of relief and no pain at all
Gentle loving hugs ,Jesika .

Heidi,
I've been through soooo many dental issues too. I can relate to what's
happening to you! 2 yrs. ago I had my front lower teeth extracted (I only
had 1 or 2 left in back. Many ordeals later I now have an implant supported
lower denture. I almost forgot how to eat "normally".
I'm sure in the future I'm in for more troubles with my upper teeth.

It's so not fair, I've almost always had good dental hygene, no drugs (not
that kind). My husband can eat candy before bed - then not brush, hardly
ever flosses, used snuff in younger years & no problems ever!
Well, keep us posted! Looking forward to your new smile!

I'm so sorry to hear of your dental issues on top of everything else but good for you for being brave and tackling it! Best wishes and prayers for a good surgery and a quick recovery. You're a good example to me - I've been avoiding the dentist for quite a few years ... I have major dental phobia.

Looking forward to your new smile

I hope everything goes well!

Heidi I just wanted to wish you the best! I just had my first root canal now I am having high fevers at night. Also they could not finish it so I have to go back in maybe twice? I also found out that my thyroid is low. I am on meds for that but don't think I am on a high enough dose? Seeing my doctor on Friday. Love to all! breezy55