Comments on: Rough Patch https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/ Reflections on the Messy Complexity of Chronicity Thu, 08 May 2025 01:26:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91105 Thu, 08 May 2025 01:26:27 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91105 In reply to Lisa.

You are most welcome, Lisa. Here is a link to a 2017 NIH research paper about the suspected relationship between systemic sclerosis and tooth resorption: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28606671/
Sounds like you have a good dentist taking care of you. Be well.

]]> By: Lisa https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91104 Wed, 07 May 2025 23:38:17 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91104 In reply to Evelyn Herwitz.

My goodness and thank-you. That is exactly my situation too. I suspected it was either caused by, or correlated with, systemic sclerosis. My dentist keeps a close eye but there has been doubt about the cause. I so appreciate your columns. Please know they have an impact!
Best,
Lisa

]]> By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91103 Wed, 07 May 2025 16:01:24 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91103 In reply to Lisa.

Hi Lisa,
Yes, in my case, the tooth extraction is directly related to scleroderma. I’ve lost several teeth to resorption of the roots due to scleroderma. My dentist has been following me for years and we do annual X-rays to track the deterioration. This particular tooth has been on the watch list for years and finally bit the dust. Implants are expensive, but worth it to keep your dental health for as long as possible. Good luck with your situation. No fun, for sure. Take care!

]]> By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91102 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:58:09 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91102 In reply to Patrice.

Haha! Thanks, Patrice.

]]> By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91101 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:57:46 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91101 In reply to Pat Bizzell.

Thanks Pat! I’m so glad you could make it!

]]> By: Lisa https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91100 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:23:13 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91100 Hi Evelyn,
You mentioned “another” tooth extraction. Is this related to Scleroderma? I am dealing with a similar problem and have been told it is root resorption.
I so enjoy your reflections!

]]> By: Patrice https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91099 Wed, 07 May 2025 14:58:48 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91099 Takes a lickin’ and keeps on tickin’! Reading your adventures is an inspiration. Thank you!

]]> By: Pat Bizzell https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91098 Wed, 07 May 2025 13:41:29 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91098 That’s a lot to handle! But I was in the audience for your performance on stage Monday night and I can say with authority it was a triumph!

]]> By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91095 Tue, 06 May 2025 23:27:05 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91095 In reply to Shoshanah.

Thanks, Shoshanah! So glad you could come. 🙂

]]> By: Evelyn Herwitz https://livingwithscleroderma.com/rough-patch/#comment-91094 Tue, 06 May 2025 23:26:32 +0000 https://livingwithscleroderma.com/?p=10461#comment-91094 In reply to Rita.

Thank you, Rita.

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