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Not convinced with the Diagnosis or prognosis

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Hi again,
I feel like a blogger,or hypochondriac.
For two years now following an alleged infection,I have had three teeth removed and now suffer with a pallet (Help on Earth, to me it is) , anyway I have suffered chronic toothache for for all that time, and had two mouth operations. Went back to Maxi-facial clinic at the hospital today, and had an appointment with the consultant.After a lot of waffle,he said go to your GP to check your bloods, and check diabetes in check (it is), then go to your dentist and get a gumshield (i don't have £300) if no change go back to him and he will refer me to cronic pain clinic.
He has put the pain down to grinding my teeth & Peripheral Neuropathy as in my feet. Don't believe his diagnosis let alone his prognosis. Sorry for pratteling on.
Again would really appreciate thoughts of you guys.
 
Hi Amigo,
Thanks for the link, and the post. That sounds awful, and thankfully I don't believe my condition is the same. I don't think it is diabetes related, but what do I know.
Thanks
 
Hope you find the cause Scrubs, persistent dental pain is absolute hell!
 
Hi Scrubs, is your dental pain in your upper teeth? Also have you had your sinuses checked out as they can cause dreadful tooth pain.
 
Hi Sue
Lower,I was put on Anti biotic this time 2 years ago,6 months and continuous biotics (a lot I know probably immune now) eventually had front tooth (front tooth for God sake) removed, pain went to lower left, more anti biotics, 2 further teeth removed, no pain respite.Dentist gave up and referred me to the hospital, they eventually found a bit of tooth the dentist had left in (no respite) and as I posted,consultant said today," well didn't think the removal of the tooth segment would make much difference,too embedded in your gum to matter" the rest you know.
Thanks
 
Scrubs1 said:
Hi again,
I feel like a blogger,or hypochondriac.
For two years now following an alleged infection,I have had three teeth removed and now suffer with a pallet (Help on Earth, to me it is) , anyway I have suffered chronic toothache for for all that time, and had two mouth operations. Went back to Maxi-facial clinic at the hospital today, and had an appointment with the consultant.After a lot of waffle,he said go to your GP to check your bloods, and check diabetes in check (it is), then go to your dentist and get a gumshield (i don't have £300) if no change go back to him and he will refer me to cronic pain clinic.
He has put the pain down to grinding my teeth & Peripheral Neuropathy as in my feet. Don't believe his diagnosis let alone his prognosis. Sorry for pratteling on.
Again would really appreciate thoughts of you guys.
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Although pricey, the gum shield is a good investment to prevent teeth grinding during sleep. The dentist has to make it to your exact mouth/teeth shape, though £300 sounds a bit steep - I'm pretty sure the one I had cost in the region of £70. Haven't used it for ages, but it stopped the headaches I'd been waking up with. Is this an NHS dentist or private? I'd recommend trying it to see if the pain reduces?
 
Hi Redkite
I assumed at the limit, because a pallet is that price.
I may well have to have a look down that route, as the pain clinic and this pain I don't fancy it for the rest of days. I have been down the cronic pain clinic route before, trying to convince GP to take that path, is a whole other story.
Thank you
 
I am currently working with Newcastle Dental Uni. Diabetes is a big cause of gum demise & lots suffer from it. I still own all my tooty pegs with no problem. Peritonitis ? or gum disease ?
 
Hi Hobie
Not according to the specialist. I believe he is well known. He never mentioned any sort of gum disease or anything similar. I am glad you still have all your pearly whites.
Thank you
 
I'd take the advice of the maxillo facial consultant - and shop around for best price of gumshield.
 
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