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Oral biopsy when immunosuppressed.

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 8, 2023 | Replies (17)

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I'm not sure exactly. I saw the oral surgeon a couple weeks ago and he gave me a corticosteroid gel to use on the sore spot and that helped but he wanted me to come back. They want me to fast and no water for 6 hours before because they would put me under. I'm assuming they will take a chunk out then. I would think if they just scraped my cheek they wouldn't have to. I'm not sure though.

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You know you. Have you had a history of gum and other mouth infections? If not, and you are miserable, just do a risk and control chart: column A are risks such as focal Infection, systemic infection, severe pain etc.
Column B shows corresponding controls - meaning how do you hope to prevent or satisfactorily manage the risk? Like prophylactic antibiotics or intensive antiseptic lavage, etc (I’m making stuff up since I know nothing about specifics here). And you may need the doctor or his Nurse /PA to help.

When I resist getting carried away with reactive nonsense, that method always helps me get to a decision or get peaceful with an inclination.

Still sending good JuJu your way!!