OP "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 701 Likes: 1 | Went back to the Oral/Max on Tuesday for a second set of steroid shots. Clark did not get them as he had another infection from a persistent fistula. The Dr. said that the steroid would inhibit the ability to fight infection. We're going back in a month. If the infection has cleared by then, he'll do the shots. The caveat is if the infection returns again AFTER the shots, no more steroid.
The Thera Bite seems to be helping. We are so glad to have one as Clark can take an active role. If you can get one, go for it. Every little bit helps. He'll use it for the rest of his life.
Karen--Thank you so much for watching the video! I hope they offer some help to others going through a serious health crisis. You can go to YouTube and type in Dr Nancy RN and see the latest video.
Best- Anita
Anita (68) CG to husband, Clark, 79, DX SCC 11/07, T4N0Mx, PEG 1/08, RAD, post rad infection 3/08, HBOT 40 dives, ORN, Surg 11/09 mandibulectomy w/fibular graft. Plastic Surg 4/10, 12/10, 3/11, 10/11, 4/12, 10/12. All PETS clear, PEG out 1/11. 6/11 non union jaw fracture Fractured jaw w/surgery 7/14 Aspiration pneumonia 7/21, 10/22 PEG 7/21 Botox injections
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