NUMB CHIN AND LOWER LIP

[numbchin56]

HAD LOWER LEFT WISDOM TOOTH OUT TUESDAY AND NOW IT IS SEVEN DAYS LATER AND STILL HAVE LEFT LOWER LIP AND LEFT SIDE OF CHIN NUMBNESS AND FRONT LOWER TEETH AND GUM ON INSIDE ALSO..GOING BACK TO ORAL SURGEON ON THURSDAY TO SEE WHAT HE SAYS..ALSO ALTHOUGH THERE IS THE NUMBNESS I HAVE PERIODIC ITCHING FEELING AND CRAWLEY FEELINGS IN MY CHIN AND LIP, DOES THIS MEAN I HAVE INFERIOR ALVELOAR NERVE DAMAGE..WILL IT GET BETTER  IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN TAKE TO HELP THIS SITUATION..THANKS FOR THE HELP

[blessed2bme52]

Thank you for your update!!  It sounds like there is some improvement as you noted that there are times when you forget about your chin and just go on with the rest of your life.  That is where I am at too - if I stay focused on what is important - I don't dwell on the injury.   Really, I think that might be the best advice for those in this long term.  It seems like people either heal quickly (< 6 months) or they learn how to block some of the irritation and just focus on living.  Not to say that we aren't always on a quest for total healing - just saying to enjoy life while you are on the journey.  :)

Thank you also for sharing your faith here.  I think it is an important aspect of getting through this injury.  Honestly, I don't know how I could have endured the early days without my faith.  

Timeheals60 - thanks for your recent post to me - you are truly amazing in your generosity to beliefs that may seem different than your own.  I have nothing but respect for you and I look forward to your future posts.  

Peace and love to all!  xoxo

[Aprilchristine]

Just a few things to add that I thought of on the drive to pick up my boys from school.

I don't remember if I shared this before. If I did, it has been a while, but seems to fit with One4love's testimony a little. I sliced the side/tip of my finger off on Valentines Day 2011 (What was I doing with a knife and cooking dinner on Valentines Day, you say?! I'm not sure, but I will forever blame my husband for that little mishap! haha!) Anyway....the area was numb and tingly for a few years, but now it really feels completely normal. So a good sign? :)~

Also, I was thinking about the discussion on suffering. This is something I was having a recent friendly discussion over facebook with an agnostic friend. And I do really think I understand his perspective on suffering in this world being a huge stumbling block to faith. I guess that my belief just boils down to what I believe the Bible teaches. Suffering wasn't part of God's original design in creation. Rebellion entered, and the world forever changed. But because of His great love for us, Jesus suffered tremendously on a cross to show us that love and restore our relationship with Him. I believe the Bible teaches that he WILL one day remove suffering and make all things right again. Because of his great suffering for me, I would like to believe that I would be willing to suffer any great loss or trial in this life for Him. This is the faith that allows me to endure my current difficulties with this nerve injury. Not wanting to start an argument or prove anyone wrong or anything like that, just felt compelled to share the hope that I have.

[Aprilchristine]

Hi all!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Just got caught up on all the posts. Appreciate the discussion, and know that I haven't abandoned the thread! I will be checking back and updating as long as this issue continues for me!

I still have most all the same feelings. But I am slowly but surely noticing every once in a while that...."oh yeah, I sort of forgot about my chin!" This might not be a big deal to some who have never experienced our trials, but I think all here would understand. It can be such a constant never ending struggle in our minds! Ugh! I am trying to stop touching and moving my chin around so much throughout the day.

But I am staying busy still, sending our query letters and looking for a publisher for my children's book, blogging, studying all about health and what to eat, not to eat, etc, raising my 5 children, loving my husband, studying for my pre-nursing class, laundry, dishes, cleaning, etc. etc. etc. and on and on!

I was really glad to hear One4love's testimony that completely healing happened finally for her! Though it sounds like to me it took many many years. At least I can hold on to hope that I won't be like this the rest of my life! I appreciate timeheals60's continued perseverance in researching options (the FDR story has been a great encouragment since you posted that), and blessed2beme's faith. Hope and faith has been the biggest contributor to be actually being able to function and live my life with any enjoyment really.

Off to pick up the kids from school!

[Timeheals60]

Hi,
You may be in for a bumpy ride as most of us have been here, but history is on your side for recovering as most do to a high level with enough time.
If you read back through the posts, the biggest unknown is time.  Some seem to recovery relatively soon and others can take months if not years.  Much too early to know what your path will be.  Next step is to be in constant contact with your dentist or oral surgeon to let them know exactly what your condition is.  If you read back through the posts on this forum you will learn a lot and develop ideas or strategies to cope with this.  You may need meds for the pain for example...or a med if you are feeling anxious as many do.
Heal fast mrslost99

PS: to facilitate healing I strongly suggest you consider taking supplements.  I wrote about this a month or two back.  You want to provide your body with the best nutrients to heal itself....active B complex, Omega 3, Lipoic Acid, multi vitamin....balanced diet...vegetables, protein, no alcohol...may have to break that rule once in a while ;-)...no sugar or salt (if possible)...also a lot of rest and exercise if you can.

[mrslost99]

hi new to asking questions.but I have had two teeth beside wisdom tooth that was in jaw hing cut out.dentist put stitches in.had those removed. had a pocket in gum were one stitch was set up infection gave antibiotic that worked.Still have lower lip,chin numbness with tingling.just on side were teeth were took out.Feel lip when rubbed across teeth,move lip but numb with tingling and chin numb.feel when touched.when eating food feels odd keep biting lip and feel heat and cold.Is this healing or need to panic?

[one4love]

Great post Time! You humble me greatly.  Again, that truly was a great post.  

Deep too! :)