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[Taz2]

My sister found her breast cancer herself and she had never missed a mammogram. It hadn't shown up on the last one. I think most breast cancers are found this way, which is why even though you have the mammogram dont stop examining yourselves.

Yes my best friend died eighteen months ago. Her cancer was on of the most common but is also one which doesn't show up on a mammogram. She found a tiny lump two months after her mammogram.

Taz x

[Jules]

I've always said that screening tests are usually only as good as the day they're done and they do raise anxiety, ive had two mammogram recalls and was terrified, but some of the other problems mentioned are the fault of those assessing and decision making. I know two people whose bowel cancer was discovered through screening. Done effectively the normal health checks can at least point out options for a better lifestyle. They're just not done effectively enough. If things carry on as they are there'll soon be no room at the inn when it comes to the nhs

[Dierdre]

One good thing came out of the messy year I had and that was the therapy for anxiety. I'm able to cope now much better than I've ever done before. Had an amazing therapist on the NHS.

[Jules]

That's good Deidre. Anxiety can be so debilitating.

[CLKD]

Ayesha: R U better now?

[Ayesha]

Yes, much better after a month of being very unwell, it wasn't a virus but a tooth ache. Tooth extraction went very badly but strong painkillers got me through the worst. Two weeks on from that I have an annoying piece of stitching that won't dissolve and its driving me nuts I can't seem to get hold of it to pull it out.
Any suggestions welcome 

 

[CLKD]

OH DEAR!  Had I missed that bit of info., if so, sorry  .   

Sutures feel like bits of rope in the mouth    I'm always surprised at how thin they are when removed.  Had those when Wisdom teeth went in 1981, supposedly dissolvable. 

If U are close to the dental surgery I would nip back and ask for someone to give it a tug ;-). 

[Ayesha]

After the worst experience of my life I won't be in a hurry to visit the dentist again, hopefully for a long time

[CLKD]

I can understand your reluctance! 

[fiftyplus]

Awww glad to hear you are feeling better.  Maybe just phone the dentist and ask for their advice - you may not need to go back to see them - I don't think anyone likes a visit to the dentist.  Take care Mrs x

[Taz2]

I had a stubborn suture after a roots extraction. It was so annoying but the dentist soon sorted it for me. Didn't hurt.

Taz x

[Ayesha]

A cotton wool ball soaked in salt water did the trick, thankfully 

[CLKD]

And tweezers ?

[Ayesha]

Didn't have to, the salt treatment helped to dissolve the stitches more and they came away easily a little while later during the day.