So all week I have been taking neurofen to dull a persistently throbbing tooth. In my heart of hearts I know I have to make a dentist appointment. But you know what? I was diagnosed end April, double mastectomy a fortnight later, reconstruction 3 weeks ago. Amidst all that I had root canal and a tooth extraction. And I’m over it. I’m over being poked and prodded and jabbed with needles. I’m over everybody else having charge of my body (even though I know it’s for my own good!). It took me a while to realise why I was stalling, but that’s it, I just want to be the only person taking care of me for a while. I know it’s irrational, and on Monday I will make the appointment...but in the meantime I’ll pop the pills and just “be”. Just venting - anyone else felt the same?

@Mimsy68 I too am fed up of being poked, prodded and pricked. I would just like to get off the breast cancer treadmill and have a "normal" life.Take care and warm Kimberley wishes to you.Annie

So there you go, braved the dentist....I told him that if he said the words root canal I would cry and I would then say no! Luckily just a filling it seems. Funny how I was so strong all through my diagnosis and surgery and now I’m being a big girl’s blouse! I can’t even imagine having to do radio and chemo, you guys are Uber strong! Big hugs to you all, thank you for supporting me in my vent!

Well done you, @Mimsy68 Sounds like he was not too worried about the throbbing - and hope the filling does the trick!@Sarnicad - all the best for your rads ..... I sorta got used to showing my bits to all & sundry - cos I had different people most days! LOL Does that make me an exhibitionist? ;)

Yes definitely felt like that. So sick of all the appointments and just want to be left alone. :#

@LMK74 I get it. I'm looking forward to having nipples but the thought of a fourth anaesthetic in less than twelve months, and all the poking and prodding that goes with it, turns my stomach. My fipples can wait until next year...

Invasion of the body snatcher

Annie_C
Member
7 years ago
@Mimsy68
I too am fed up of being poked, prodded and pricked. I would just like to get off the breast cancer treadmill and have a "normal" life.

Take care and warm Kimberley wishes to you.

Annie
LMK74
Member
7 years ago
Yes definitely felt like that. So sick of all the appointments and just want to be left alone. :#
kmakm
Member
7 years ago
@LMK74 I get it. I'm looking forward to having nipples but the thought of a fourth anaesthetic in less than twelve months, and all the poking and prodding that goes with it, turns my stomach. My fipples can wait until next year...
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Totally get it. I had to go to the dentist about 3 or 4 weeks ago as I had broken a tooth and filling. My dentist is the gentlest man but was so damn hard to make the appointment and go.
Patti_J
Member
7 years ago
I don't mind going to the dentist. You get to keep your clothes on and the dentist is restricted to one part of your body!
Sister
Member
7 years ago
Yes...the part that bites!
Zoffiel
Member
7 years ago
Yep, I loathe being touched by strangers. I don't give a rat's arse if they have seen it all before, I'm not a bloody hologram or a piece of meat and the whole business of presenting myself for inspection makes me rigid with displeasure. I probably present as hostile--thats because I am.

It takes so little to make me start snarling and snapping; the slightest hint of manhandling or thoughtless indifference to the tattered remnants of my dignity and my blood pressure goes through the roof, my fists clench and my tongue becomes razor sharp. It takes all my strength not to turn into a 5'10" 80kg version of that cartoon Tassie devil.

I need a sign to hang around my neck; ''Handle with care--not suitable for beginners."
Vangirl
Member
7 years ago
I'm going in for my mastectomy + DIEP a week from now and the thought of giving over my bodily control and decision making capability for days on end sets me on edge almost as much as the thought of the surgery itself.
So over it since starting treatment in March.
Kiwi_Angel
Member
7 years ago
I hate the dentist at the best of times and my dentist is the most gentle end patient man. I have sensitive teeth so have to get numbed before I can even have a clean and I make him use numbing cream. I used to have a needle phobia but then started donating plasma so got much better with blood tests etc and that is the biggest needle in the world. Post cancer the needle phobia is back though after endless catheter insertions and after my surgery I also now have drain phobia :(
arpie
Member
7 years ago
Oh my gosh, @Mimsy68 - you've been thru the mill & back!! I am surprised they did the root canal during your active treatment, to be honest, as the chance of infection would be increased, I reckon! :(

Coming from a family of dentists (father, brother, uncle, grandfather, godfather .....) I STILL HATE GOING TO THE DENTIST! I used to cry when my dad gave me injections - and go rigid when being given one, even now (as I can't stand NOT having my gum numbed for drilling!) ..... I've always had the worst teeth in my whole family (I think it goes back to me being born 3 months premmie - the tooth lining may not have been developed enough?) So I've always had a mouth full of fillings. :(

However - I would suggest you definitely see your dentist (or at least your GP) - as you could well have an infection in the root canal & be in serious need of antibiotics. :(