Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
I had the surgery and the dr. Did find more infection in the jaw. So he removed a tooth and drilled out the bad bone. I've got 5 stitches in my gum so he must have really done extensive work. He switched me from penicillin to amoxicillin and waiting on culture and biopsy report. I'm scared to death of c diff. So far I've been on antibiotics since May with all this. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers it helps so much to know you all care. Keep on praying that I can get back on my meds for RA.
Hopefully they got it all and you'll be good after this. Praying that it goes quickly and you can get back to your RA meds. ((Hugs)). Carol
Jen made a good point. Hope that settles your mind some.
Nothing like fear on top of it all.
Take good care I'm sure you'll have a positive outcome.
Then it's getting back on track.
Hugs, Sammy
Glad to know that the surgery is over! Speedy recovery!
I will be praying that you heal quickly and can resume RA meds as soon as possible.
However, Jen had a good point.
Linda
Gentle hugs
Lynne