Thanks Christine

I have re-read the old thread and totally agree with you and what was said. Its that i just feel very lonely at the moment. I just dont know what to do or where to turn. Im thinking of calling a depression helpline run by the nhs. Any other suggestions?

I just feel upset all the time. Im having pains in my back and abdomen right where the kidneys are so im scared stiff this involves them. I also have dark urine. I stupidly read that kidneys can mets to the mandible so i cant that the thought out of my head. I just worry that this is the best im going to ever feel and everything including pain is just going to get worse if this is a mets from my kidneys to my jaw.

Im trying not to get too worked up about this until i have a definite answer but its proving hard.

Im booked back at the dentists this week so will ask for an urgent referral to the max dept

Things have changed in the last few days. The lump is still sore and my jaw still hurts but Ive developed a numbness around we my lower right lip, cheek and chin area. Its a strange feeling like just when my anesthetic is beginning to wear off after a filling. More of my alveolar gum area has began to swell too and when i touch my gum its like its not mine as it has a strange feeling to it and is definitely a more rougher texture than the left side. I still cant decide if the swelling is gingiva or actual jaw underneath thats swollen.


Half of me cant wait for the referral as the unknown is killing me and the other half is scared stiff of what they will find. The dentist wanted another 2 weeks to see if the lesion healed but its not worked so tomorrow she will refer.. In the uk the max dept aims to see urgent referal in 2 weeks of dentist referring. Lets hope i get mine with the aim time.