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07-11-2012, 06:22 PM | #1 | |||
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I'm not sure if its just for the examination or if they'll pull them tomorrow...but I'm kinda worried.
What kind of effect will the extractions have on my brain injury stuff? I have a rotten tooth on the top left and on the bottom right. My entire head is probably going to explode with pain. Has anyone had to deal with this before?
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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07-11-2012, 08:45 PM | #2 | ||
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Extracting a tooth leaves you without the damaged nerves.
My wife had a bad tooth removed about a year ago. It had rotted the jaw bone to the point that she needed 3 graft sections just to provide enough jaw bone for an implant to be set. She just got the final crown on the implant this morning. She had quite a bit of work done when the tooth was pulled to clean out the decomposing bone. The dentist gave her a script for Norco but she never filled it. She did not experience much pain afterwards. The discomfort was the gum tissue that was traumatized and swollen. You should be fine. Just plan on taking it easy the next few days. You body will be traumatized just from the intrusion. Your brain's reaction can not be predicted. Your anxiety's effect on your brain can be predicted. So, don't get wrapped up in worry. Consider this a positive step forward. My best to you.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (07-11-2012) |
07-12-2012, 08:46 AM | #3 | ||
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Best of luck today Nick, I hope they can get those teeth removed and you can start healing.
Might make you feel slightly worse for a short time, but I'm sure in the long run it will make you feel way better. Starr |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (07-13-2012) |
07-12-2012, 11:56 AM | #4 | |||
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Thinking of you today, and wishing for as little pain for you as possible. I agree, it may feel worse at first, but in the long run will do you a ton of good...
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March 2007, Oct. 2007, and Jan 2012 concussions sustained in martial arts/police academy training; suffering from PCS symptoms of fatigue/exertion problems,tinnitus,dizziness, overstimulation issues, photophobia. Also suffer from PTSD. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (07-13-2012) |
07-12-2012, 04:33 PM | #5 | ||
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Well done you. You will be swollen and sore at the extraction site, keep it rinsed and clean. You may find a lot of your tensions subside once this pain and infection is cleared with the rotten teeth. I had an extraction last year, made one hell of a difference x
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44 year old mum of 2. Senior zoo keeper and former prison officer. TBI and PCS symptoms all came about 3 weeks after an accident at work in February 2012 when I hit my head on the corner point of a metal barrier at brisk walking pace. Life as I knew it came to a shuddering halt that day. 20 year history of depression and anxiety now coupled with memory issues, personality change, speech and communication problems, ringing ears, impulsivity etc etc etc. Damaged people are dangerous.....they know they can survive! |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (07-13-2012) |
07-13-2012, 12:51 AM | #6 | |||
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Thank you everyone.
Today was just the examination. I have to come back on Monday to extract one of the teeth and the other one has to be removed by an oral surgeon. Fun stuff. I'll let you guys know how it went. Nick
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Dolfinwolf (07-13-2012) |
07-13-2012, 03:34 PM | #7 | |||
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Good luck Nick,
Hope they give you the "fun" gas.... I had that with my last extraction
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Head Injury 10/2011. Diagnosed with contusion/concussion....Now PCS with Tension/Migraine combo headaches. Symptoms: focus/concentration issues, short term memory issues, nausia, dizziness, sleep problems, noise/light sensitivities, extreme fatigue, irritability, vision problems, slow processing, tingling in extremeties and a few more I can't remember. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | SpaceCadet (07-13-2012) |
07-16-2012, 06:40 PM | #8 | |||
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Well, I got my teeth pulled today. It doesn't seem like it made any difference in my cognitive and speech problems. I didn't think it would...I honestly think I'm suffering from a neurodegenerative disease. There is no other explanation for why I've been declining. I've been searching for a year now for answers and I'm still empty handed (and headed).
I also went to a family doctor today for a physical. He didn't find anything wrong with me...Now, I'm off to get a blood test done that consists of everything I've already been tested for (numerous times). So, this is what I've tried so far: STD test (clean) Regular check-up (clean) MRI (clean, besides the original damage) EEG (clean) Chemistry blood test (clean) Resting, minimizing stimulation, reducing stress, anti-depressants, seizure medication...plus more... So what's next?
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI. Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain. Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms. Slowly but surely regaining my life back. |
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07-16-2012, 07:28 PM | #9 | ||
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If the bad teeth were releasing toxins into your brain's blood stream, it will take a few days for your body to clean it up. It may take weeks. Not only did you have bad teeth, but now you have invaded your body by opening the root area to outside toxins and microbes. These all need to be overcome. Let your gums heal and wait to see how your body heals.
Your anxiety is your worst enemy.
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