Maxillofacial Osteonecrosis. None of the neuros had been right. The nerve had most certainly been damaged, but nobody noted that the cheekbone itself had sustained a trauma. This disease accounts for the facial pain, sinusitus, impaction, teeth dying, debilitating migraines and anorexia. Antibiotics won't be working since there is no blood flow through that area any longer, but she'll be taking interim medications that should provide a modicum of relief. Her spirits are definitely up just knowing the root problem has been identified and can be cured with surgery, grafts and, possibly, a prosthesis. I do have her home and she'll be allowed to post here and in the monitored chatroom of her old firearms site. She's allowed to post there as long as the webmaster is present to monitor whoever else may be there at the same time. That webmaster is an extremely knowledgeable lady within the firearms world. She's taken Rosemary under her wing, so we're not worried about her either there or here. We expect her to be her regular feisty seld within another 4 months or so. We're on two treatment waiting lists. There are only 9 clinics in the country qualified to do this procedure.
"I can see clearly now, the rain is gone." ...................... at last.
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Great news Pierre!!
Where did she go in Florida? I was curious since I live there!
Posted by Dave Draper (Member # 102) on :
Hang in there! Good news indeed! Posted by Robert Carney (Member # 2016) on :
Great news!!
I'm glad to hear that you have finally found the answers that you have been looking for.
Take care
Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :
Palm City, Amy. Thanks guys.
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
How awesome! I just emailed you last night about Rosemary, great news to see at least you know now what it is. Good luck on the waiting lists. They always say "waiting is the worst part", here I think you already went through the worst part, not knowing what it was. Can't wait to see her around here again and I'll keep good thoughts.
Posted by Rosemary (Member # 1926) on :
Hi Kissy!! Its me! I'm home! Dad wouldn't have gotten your email cuz it must have gone to the one at the studio in town, no? I'm doing better. I'm up to 119 pounds!Cool,no? I know I can stand it till they call me to do it. Its been so long already anyway. Thank you for caring! I do miss being here and all the guys.
:^)
Posted by Joe Rees (Member # 211) on :
Thanks for sharing that Pierre - Hi Rosemary! Check in as you're up to it. Its always a pleasure.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Hallelujah !!!! That is the best news I've heard in a while.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Rosemary, Pierre, now that's great news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Looking forward to a bright future for you.
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Pierre..I am sincerely glad that Rosemary has finally been diagnosed correctly!! I hope that she comes out of her ordeal well, and quickly.
Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :
Thank you, Joe, Rick, Deb and Dave. Our lives seem to have revolved around this for so very long. My heart hasn't really been in my work for quite a while. If it weren't for Latigo I don't know where we'd be right now in the studio. Thank God for straight up children. They seem to be so few and far between anymore. We'll be back before long.
Pierre
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Great News!
Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
Really great news Pierre!! Looking forward to hearing how everything goes and to having you both posting again.
take care!
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Same here Rosemary...so glad to hear this great news...take care, you are much loved!
A:)
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
Amen!
Rosemary...so glad to see you on the mend! Many here have sent good wishes to you and nice to see them come to fruition!
Pierre, from one parent to another, Whew! I am so glad you can catch your breath finally. Gratitude is a wonderful feeling, no?
Thank you for letting us know the good news! We know this has been a difficult thing for the whole family and pray that the strength and devotion you guys have with each other never waivers.
Cheers!
[ May 18, 2003, 04:50 AM: Message edited by: Linda Silver Eagle ]
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
Hi Rosemary. That is Great News! But we all knew that you are a fighter anyway
Keep strong Girl!
Posted by Myra Grozinger (Member # 327) on :
I just found this post and I am so happy. I got goosebumps of excitement, even though, as the name of the diagnosis implies, and you have learned through living with it, that this is very serious. Facing a difficult, but more clearcut path is easier than not knowing anything and stumbling along in ignorance. Knowing that there will be an end to it makes the stepping stones a little easier to bear.
At least I hope so and pray for it!!
I think about you often, Rosemary, and you too, Pierre.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Now that you know what you're aiming at, lock and load,Rosemary. Thanks for the good news.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Rosemary,
Dana and I will continue to pray for you. We truly believe in the power of prayer. We wish the best foryou and yours.
Pierre, I firmly believe that apples don't fall far from the tree. You children's attitudes are a direct result of the love and parential attention they must have recieved at home growing up. They are very much a reflection on you. Keep up the good work, Bro!
Have a great one!
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Thank goodness! Finding the root of the problem is half the battle. I'm so happy to hear that things are turning around.
Suelynn from Sask.
Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Happy the hear the great news! Sweet dreams Rosemary. Debbie
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
That is great new!! It's good to know that Rosemary's healing is progressing. We'll keep her in our prayers.
Posted by Rosemary (Member # 1926) on :
Thank you all SO so much! You actually made me cry! I'm really scared cuz I've seen the pictures of what they have to do, but I'll be SO glad when its over. We have to wait in line for a while, but I'm doing ok. Thanks guys!
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