Not-so-bad-in-the-grand-scheme-of-things news

[lizzybennet]

And it turns out that my sinus infection that was really an ear infection is in actuality an abscessed tooth.

I went to the dentist today for a couple of fillings and I told him about the face pain as well as the swelling of my gums (I didn't telly you guys this part. My swollen gum actually "popped" and I had to spit out some yucky white stuff.) He tested my upper right back molar with some sort of electrical device. I didn't feel a thing, which he said means the tooth is dead. If it had any nerve left, I'd have felt a tingling with the electrical probe. *sigh*. I've never had a root canal and I dread it. I DREAD IT.

Not to mention the cost. Thankfully we have really good insurance, but even with that I'm dropping a cool $500.

And there goes the first chunk of the income tax refund. I wonder what will be next. C'mon, start lining up, all you unexpected-expenses. I know you're out there! Let's just get this over with.

Comments

[ticklethepear.livejournal.com]

Vet bills?

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

Ack, don't say that!! I need some wood to knock on STAT!

[kimaginethis.livejournal.com]

Ow. OWIE OW OW. I am hurting for you.

[(Anonymous)]

Take it from an old pro (I've had many root canals)--it's not too fun, but it wasn't the worst either. You'll live. Yeah, the expense tends to be the bummer. Sorry...hope it's not a trend. You know--some people say that when you have tooth problems it's a sign a baby will be conceived--hmmmmmm.

[themenow.livejournal.com]

I certainly hope not. I've had two broken teeth in 2008 and I have to get my wisdom teeth removed, another tooth a filling and a bite plate for TMJ. I cannot afford a kid right now on top of everything else that is costing us money *lol*.

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

Don't you wish they could just knock you out and fix everything at once? You could wake up with perfect teeth :)

[themenow.livejournal.com]

That would be so perfect. Just take care of everything all at once. While they're at it they can take out my tonsils too.

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

A baby?!! Could we count Max the pup as the baby? Yeah, that works :)

[sunrise0124.livejournal.com]

i totally feel for you. infact when i read about your troubles, I thought I hope it's not in one of your teeth. Hang in there.

[gnawtee.livejournal.com]

Oh ugh!! I'm so sorry!

That always seems to happen to me. There are two months in the year where I get an "extra" paycheck and I will plan for months in advance what I want to spend it on. Maybe I'll break down and buy an iPod or I need some new shoes or I'd like to get pampered at a day spa. But then something medical happens and I get a $200 bill or something goes wrong with my car and I get a $300 bill. It never fails!!

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

Well, even if you can't actually pamper yourself, there is fun in daydreaming about it. Next time you get your extra you should make yourself do something fun. Even if the car breaks down, go to the spa anyway!!

[themenow.livejournal.com]

Let's talk unexpected expenses for awhile because I feel like 2009 is going to be the year that the debt we've paid off will once again be back on our hands.

1) The new diagnosis and all it's medical expenses is really hard to budget right now. Which is driving Mike insane. PT is $25 a week, twice a week for four to six weeks.

2) My computer is about to kick the bucket which means I won't have a computer at home. That's $600

3) I have GOT to get my wisdom teeth removed. They are driving me nuts. My teeth hurt. Sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes. Even with our insurance it's going to be something like 1,500 bucks.

I hope that's it. I mean, seriously, what the heck? In this economy the last thing I need is more stuff to break and have to replace.

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I guess I have no room to complain in comparison with your unexpected expenses. Of course, if we were to count my moving expenses this summer...well, it will add up quickly. We're hoping to save a large chunk of our tax refund for the impending move.

I must of missed this...why are you going to PT? Is that part of your diabetes diagnosis?

[themenow.livejournal.com]

No, no, no - no comparision. We all have our burdens to bear - I was just sharing mine with you. I'm jsut saying that you aren't alone and if you come up with any way to create legal tender legally let me know *lol*!

[themenow.livejournal.com]

PT - yeah it's part of that. The weird thing is that the point was to do the Medical Fitness Program. My doc sent me to PT so that the insurance would cover it. But they couldn't just send me to the fitness program without finding something wrong with me - besides the overall out of good health. So since I have arthritis in my knees the PT guys decided to focus on that in hopes that if they can relieve the pain in my knees I'll be more prone to want to exercise.