This morning, I had the dental appointment to fix the molar.
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Now, there are a number of leaps I am going to take soon. Just realize it is because, (a) I'm very happy to find something to be optimistic about, (b) it would confirm earlier hopes, and (c) I'm going with my thoughts from the remainder of my dental visit, without much time to digest things fully.
But that doesn't mean I am not correct!
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Moments after getting a shot of Novocaine above the right molars, I could feel it taking effect. Rather, I could notice losing sensation along the upper gum line, from where I got the shot towards the front of the mouth.
Exciting stuff, eh?
Well, it was to me. I asked the dental assistant for a pen and paper to jot down notes, like
"I felt the Novocaine take effect very quickly after the shot, much quicker and more noticeable than ever."
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Of note, Novocaine never came on the quickly or powerfully for me before. A memory issue? Perhaps.
However, it is also a characteristic of individuals suffering from Ehlers-Danlos, like the difficulty swallowing.
See where I am going?
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I have been making great progress building muscle and changing my neck, throat, and jaw this past month. My bite is looser than ever, all over the place (I've bitten my lip and/or the inside of my cheek more than enough to know this).
It could well be the first time my adjustments have actually lessened a symptom of my condition.
Now, this does not answer the Ehlers-Danlos v. Symptoms of Ehler-Danlos question. But it certainly does imply (nothing more, sadly) that my postural changes may be a real factor in this symptom.
It could be for others, and it remains very possible I only possess the symptoms via injury.
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