Having a wobble

Never feel sorry for having a wobble and a rant too, sometimes it’s what we need to let off steam to some who understand it all. I can only say that I’m surprised at a dentist not giving you antibiotics for a tooth abscess. I hope something can be sorted to help you….

Hugs xxx

Thank you. She said there was no point, it would only come back as the tooth needs to come out. She referred to a different dentist, but because of my history they decided they couldn't do it, but this was on the phone when I rang them to find out about my blood thinners. I thought I was doing OK, but I guess my resilience is reaching it's limit. 

Oh my goodness!! You call it a ‘wobble’ I would call it something else!  You really have been through the mill and everything is happening at the same time which is really tough.  It seems you have to take one thing at a time…report everything that’s happening to the chemo unit for them to document and pass to oncologist. I too have an abscess (finished chemo and RT last year, but as I’m on an infusion calked zoladronic acid (to keep bones healthy) my dentist won’t do anything but it’s not getting worse and is not painful. Told me to keep teeth/gums as clean as possible. Await your referral and don’t worry too much unless it hurts then chase.  Chemo is hard too but you will be helped every step of the way, make sure you have contact numbers in case you feel unwell.  I hope chemo is not postponed but it may give you a reprieve before Christmas. Thyroid, yet another referral, any idea when that should come through?  Finally, and importantly, hubby and son are bystanders in your battle. It is difficult for people who have not experienced C, to fully comprehend how we feel. .  If at all possible join a local group if there’s one in your area.  I have and it’s great to sit and chat over coffee, it’s great to have fellow ‘sufferers’ who “get it”! I really really wish you well. Compartmentalise everything and deal with them individually. Sending love and support xxx

Thank you for your reply. The access isn't causing pain, it seems to drain itself now and again. I will tell them but I'm hoping that as long as it isn't causing trouble it will be OK. I have time to chase before I start the zoladronic acid infusions. I saw ENT on Sat after a 2ww referral from the GP. I see him next month again after a scan. I'm trying to focus in that if it's anything sinisternitnwould have showe nup on the PET scan I had, but I suppose I'm just a bit emotionally vulnerable at the moment. I just feel guilty that I've been restricted since I had my mastectomy and I'm putting pressure on hubby when he could probably do without extra stress. I know he doesn't mind.

I'll pop into the Maggies Center at the hospital tomorrow. 

Does your oncologist know about the abcess? Your immune system will be significantly listed with chemo,  and if that's an infection it could be an issue.  Please make sure that they know!

I'm not sure if I told her the last time, but I see her tomorrow, so I'll tell her.

Let your hubby read our comments. It might help him to understand a little more. He sounds like a lovely man, you are blessed xx

Does oncologist know about dental issues? I would think that needs sorting beforehand 

Thank you. I told them yesterday. I've just had the first chemo with some advice and antibiotics just in case.