Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 This week when I met with my orthodontist and periodontalist, I was asked how I felt about having a SARPE four months ago. I had to honestly tell them that I regret having had it done. Hopefully a year from now I will feel differently. I still have numbness on my left upper lip, a phantom nose dripping sensation and terribly uncomfortable STIFFNESS in my upper lip and nose area. I have not regained any additional feeling or improved in the past 5 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 I had SARPE done Monday at Columbia. I am feeling the numbness/stiffness under my nose. The last 2 nights I have woken up and felt some pain that seemed to occur as blood rushed to the area when I stood up. Other than that I feel fine. No nasal decongestion. My doctor said I would possibly have numbness after 6 months. Having broken several bones in the past, i personally have found that it takes up to a year to gradually feel back to normal. I would not get too depressed. I think your case will get better in time. > This week when I met with my orthodontist and periodontalist, I was > asked how I felt about having a SARPE four months ago. I had to > honestly tell them that I regret having had it done. Hopefully a > year from now I will feel differently. > > I still have numbness on my left upper lip, a phantom nose dripping > sensation and terribly uncomfortable STIFFNESS in my upper lip and > nose area. I have not regained any additional feeling or improved in > the past 5 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 I'm sorry to hear that this is the case for you. I had SARPE over a year ago and did not experience numbness at all. I did, and do, however, experience the same numbness you are taking about after having had my upper/lower/genio surgery. In fact, the numbness and stiffness encompasses more of my face - almost the whole lower half. I remain hopeful, however, that this too shall pass. Do you have any sensations, like tingling or stinging? Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 Sharon, Thanks very much for your kind message. Yes, I do have other sensations besides the persistent numbness. In addition to the phantom nose dripping sensation, I also have tickling occasionally (but not pin pricks), some actual sharp pains, and throbbing, especially in the morning when I first wake up. What's bothering me the most, however, is the stiffness. I am worried that the stiffness will never go away, ever. If you'd like to read more about what I have been going through, I also have a blog: http://mybrilliantsmile.blogspot.com/ Again, thanks for your message. I hope that this facial discomfort goes away for BOTH of us very soon. Fred > I'm sorry to hear that this is the case for you. I had SARPE over a year ago and did not experience numbness at all. I did, and do, however, experience the same numbness you are taking about after having had my upper/lower/genio surgery. In fact, the numbness and stiffness encompasses more of my face - almost the whole lower half. I remain hopeful, however, that this too shall pass. Do you have any sensations, like tingling or stinging? > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 I did not have SARPE, but had upper/lower/genio last August 2002. I had the stiffness in the upper lip for quite a few months. It does go away - the best thing I found was to exercise the upper lip (sneers, puckers, fish lips, big evil grins ... that sort of thing). That you are having other symptoms is promising. I found that the symptoms went away much more gradually as the months progressed. Initially I could see progress weekly, then monthly, then bi-monthly. It does take a lot of patience and trust that your body is healing itself. > This week when I met with my orthodontist and periodontalist, I was > asked how I felt about having a SARPE four months ago. I had to > honestly tell them that I regret having had it done. Hopefully a > year from now I will feel differently. > > I still have numbness on my left upper lip, a phantom nose dripping > sensation and terribly uncomfortable STIFFNESS in my upper lip and > nose area. I have not regained any additional feeling or improved in > the past 5 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 : Thank you very much for your kind response. I feel much better hearing that your stiffness went away. Do you mean that the phantom nose dripping sensation that I have, and the tickling feeling, is a good sign for me? I have been doing face execrises like puckering, making faces, etc. It feels weird but at the same time it feels like it is doing some good. Fred > > This week when I met with my orthodontist and periodontalist, I was > > asked how I felt about having a SARPE four months ago. I had to > > honestly tell them that I regret having had it done. Hopefully a > > year from now I will feel differently. > > > > I still have numbness on my left upper lip, a phantom nose dripping > > sensation and terribly uncomfortable STIFFNESS in my upper lip and > > nose area. I have not regained any additional feeling or improved > in > > the past 5 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Hi Fred, I didn't have the phantom nose dripping sensation, although I had what seemed like a non-stop drippy nose for a few months. It's long gone. Tickling is good! My upper palate was completely numb post-op (I wasn't sure what I was feeling, it's strange isn't it?), one of the last sensations to return for me was the ticklishness of this area. I had sharp jabs in my chin and found that more feeling returned a few days later in that same area, so I started to associate the jabbies with return of feeling. Better these types of feeling than nothing at all - at least it's entertaining ... for me, anyway. > > > This week when I met with my orthodontist and periodontalist, I > was > > > asked how I felt about having a SARPE four months ago. I had to > > > honestly tell them that I regret having had it done. Hopefully a > > > year from now I will feel differently. > > > > > > I still have numbness on my left upper lip, a phantom nose > dripping > > > sensation and terribly uncomfortable STIFFNESS in my upper lip > and > > > nose area. I have not regained any additional feeling or > improved > > in > > > the past 5 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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