This week I am having major dental work, a colonoscopy, acupuncture and blood work! Yes, all in one fun-filled week! I made my colonoscopy appointment a couple of months ago and then my Rheumatologist told me that I could only have dental work done when my immunosuppressant drug was at it’s weakest, which is this week.
Tomorrow I am getting six old mercury fillings replaced plus one cavity filled. Next month I must have the other side done. I really don’t know what I am in for but I got a little alarmed when I saw this tweet last week from
@phatmommy: Had mercury filling replaced. Dentist & nurse wore masks, looked like hazmat team. For bit of mercury that’s been in my mouth for 30 years?
@mamasick: @phatmommy I need 12 filings replaced! All mercury. Not b/c of that but b/c they are so old. God help me!
@phatmommy: @mamasick I will just say one thing. NOT FUN.
So, if you don’t hear from me for a while, you know why! I think people who are chronically ill really rail at God and the Universe when they need something normal done like dental work or get something common like a really bad cold. On top of everything else I need this?
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About mamasick
Emily Cullen is a pen-name. A former local radio personality for seven years, I still remain active in the voiceover business. My husband, “Grant”, and I have been married since 2002 and have already experienced the “worse, “poorer, ” and “sickness ” of marriage. We both suffer from chronic illnesses and diseases which have progressed. My diseases include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and most, recently and seriously, Lupus.
Despite all of the challenges we have faced, we were able to have a little boy, “Tyler,” born in September of 2006, which is the best thing to ever happen to us. Tyler has been classified as a “special needs” child with diagnoses which include Anxiety, OCD, and Tourette’s Syndrome. We also share our home with two cats.
We live in New Jersey and I enjoy reading fiction and learning more about taking care of my son. Before my son, I used to enjoy watching movies…watching television for that matter! Before Lupus I enjoyed fine dining and fine wine.
No longer able to work, I am now wondering, “What will I do with the rest of my (somewhat) young life?” Blogging sounds like a good start!
