Krystyn:
Arent you the sweetest thing in the world for asking
Yes, I just got back from my visit with the dentist and he concurred that yes in fact I was excruitiatingly tender. EVERYWHERE (lots of muscle involvement). Anyhow here are the three main findings from the panoramic x-ray.
#1 - I have two wisdom teeth that are definitely NOT the problem.
#2 - I have a loss of joint space between my TMJ on both sides.
#3 - My stylohyoid ligament is calcified on both side (left worst that right).
#2 and #3 may or may not be related to the AS. Regardless, this whole picture means that I have reasons for hurting.
I was fitted for a mouth guard without a real sense of it being beneficial ultimately. We're going with the - it can't hurt - philosophy. We're also going to look into a referral to an ears, nose and throat specialist. I will likely require surgery to remove the calcified ligaments.
I know this doesnt sound like the most heart-wrenching news, but I'm just numb from it anyhow.
My pamidronate treatment starts at 5 pm. We're increasing the dose from 60 to 90 mg, so everyone please think good vein thoughts. NO whamies!
Thanks again K.
Big soft hugs,
Jeanna
MADE IN CANADA
