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Posted by wishingstar on March 30, 2007, at 20:28:25
Okay, this may be the weirdest question posted in a long time, but thats ok.
Does anyone here have any sort of metal in their body, like from breaking a bone? I'm thinking screws mostly but anything would count I guess.
I had jaw surgery in 1999 and have lots of screws in my jaw area. I cant feel most of them (with the exception of a few on my jaw line) and its really not as freaky as it sounds.. but theyre there. hehe.
The reason I ask is because I've been getting this odd sensation recently that I'm 99% sure is related to one of the screws. If anyone else has anything like this, I'd wonder if theyd ever experiences something similar. I dont really know where else to ask.
I'm probably going to call my doctor in a few days anyway, but I'm just curious about this!
Posted by Phillipa on March 30, 2007, at 21:06:48
In reply to off the wall question - surgery stuff, posted by wishingstar on March 30, 2007, at 20:28:25
Meant as a joke can't resist so are you saying you have a loose screw? Love Phillipa
Posted by fayeroe on March 30, 2007, at 22:04:38
In reply to off the wall question - surgery stuff, posted by wishingstar on March 30, 2007, at 20:28:25
> Okay, this may be the weirdest question posted in a long time, but thats ok.
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> Does anyone here have any sort of metal in their body, like from breaking a bone? I'm thinking screws mostly but anything would count I guess.
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> I had jaw surgery in 1999 and have lots of screws in my jaw area. I cant feel most of them (with the exception of a few on my jaw line) and its really not as freaky as it sounds.. but theyre there. hehe.
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> The reason I ask is because I've been getting this odd sensation recently that I'm 99% sure is related to one of the screws. If anyone else has anything like this, I'd wonder if theyd ever experiences something similar. I dont really know where else to ask.
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> I'm probably going to call my doctor in a few days anyway, but I'm just curious about this!
i smashed my ankle and it is completely made up of plates and screws. i can tell if the weather is changing as i become more aware of the screws, especially two on the outside.it's a good idea to ask your doctor about it.......
Posted by annierose on March 30, 2007, at 23:03:47
In reply to off the wall question - surgery stuff, posted by wishingstar on March 30, 2007, at 20:28:25
I once had a plastic plate in my chin. And like fayero said, when the weather changed, my chin ached. Finally it got so bad I asked them to remove the plate. The doctor said nerve endings had grown between the plate and my bone --- so when it got humid outside and my skin swelled, the plate pressed onto my nerves.
It's a long way to say, yes, the screws are probably the cause of your discomfort. You'll have to weigh the benefits vs. the pain. Ask your doctor most of all.
Posted by wishingstar on April 1, 2007, at 15:37:16
In reply to Re: off the wall question - surgery stuff » wishingstar, posted by Phillipa on March 30, 2007, at 21:06:48
yes phillipa, a screw loose indeed! LOL
Luckily I'm not having any pain.. it's just an odd sensation that doesnt seem normal. I guess I'll probably give my doctor a call tomorrow. I havent seen him in probably 6 years.. maybe longer.. but I guess my regular doctor would just refer me back to him (hes an oral surgeon) anyway. I hadnt thought of the weather change being the reason, but that may well be it. Oh well.. I can manage, as long as it's nothing serious.
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