hi everyone , first of all i would like to thank everyone who posted replys & sent me pm's after my last blog [glad july has gone] it is heartwarming to know how many kind & caring people there are out there.especialy when i know the majoritey are unwell themselfs.i have told my mum about this site & she was gratefull for all your suport. she arrived back from galway yesterday morning covered from head to toe in a nerve rash so i am sending her to the drs this morning she needs to be seen ,mind you its a militry operation trying to get an appointment at her drs . i am feeling much better after my episode last week will deff look out for days 8 & 9 next time [12aug] that must be my low time. got terrible toothache now & a sore mouth tried mouth wash it helps but ,still very sore ,my teeth wern't in great shape to start with but my front one at the bottom feels like the enamel has gone its very sensitive this morning . regular toothpastse are hurting so going to get some childrens one today see if that helps.will ring oncology to see if i can go to the dentist if it gets any worse ,[my nightmare] had a bad experince with a dentist when i was young so only go when i need to wrong i know . luckly my children are ok with them so managed not to pass on my fear there.any advice about mouth care etc will be gratefully recieved do all the usual but if anyone has a remedy i would be happy to know .hope everyone is well to day good luck to anyone undergoing any treatment take care love n hugs treeeze xxx
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A very close friend of mine is a single parent (her hubby walked off with someone else leaving her with the kids), and I have over the years listened to all her stress caused by various encounters with the DSS and trying to get help. I think they make it as difficult as possible, and are as rude as possible in the knowledge that it may put some people off.
Glad to hear that the Corsadyl is working. It contains no/almost no alcohol, whereas other brightly coloured ones do and also contain whatever chemicals it takes to make them bright blue/pink/whatever! The Sensodyne toothpaste comes recommended not only by dentist but also by friend who has very sensitive teeth. Flossing is quite easy, although I have to look in a mirror to do it. You may find gums bleed a little if you have never done this before. Why not ask at your gp's surgery as they sometimes now have a clinic for dental hygiene and you should qualify for accessing it.
Yes, I suppose the goverment (and also plenty of gps) would just love it if the GPs went the way of dentists. I suppose I'm a bit cynical from experience of the one I worked for: he used to put £2 extra in our paypackets if I wore a short skirt on payday, and he was fiddling taxes like one-o.
Glad you got that insurance Ruthless, and your gnashers have certainly been worth it!
Instead of accepting that a decent income should include sensible benefits and free dental treatment, they have to check that you aren't getting more than the minimum wage or have any savings. Gordon Brown is a major offender in this.
I had to watch while a diabetic friend and his wife had to live for years on income support because they couldn't afford for her to work. He couldn't work for some reason that escapes me, then resumed his degree in very short hours less than 16 each week, so that he wasn't ruling himself out of a job. He finally qualified and is earning well. She is working too, so they have been able to sort themselves out. I curse though about the poverty trap that they had to endure in those years.
It's not been all that easy for me either. If you are with someone, the State assumes they are rich enough to keep you in every comfort. Neither of you can work, unless you both work.
I was warned to visit the dentist before starting chemo, so duly did so. My dentist recommended Corsodyl Daily as a mouthwash, but suggested I should dilute it - so far it's been working well. However, she did tell me NOT to floss while I was on chemo, as it might make my gums bleed and with possible reduced platelets due to chemo, it would be difficult to stop the bleeding. Instead she recommended that I use the little interdental brushes [look like tiny Christmas trees] and again, these are working well and are actually easier to use than floss. Good luck - hope it all clears up soon! Best wishes, Kate xxx
