Posted by fayeroe on March 30, 2007, at 22:04:38
In reply to off the wall question - surgery stuff, posted by wishingstar on March 30, 2007, at 20:28:25
> Okay, this may be the weirdest question posted in a long time, but thats ok.
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> Does anyone here have any sort of metal in their body, like from breaking a bone? I'm thinking screws mostly but anything would count I guess.
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> I had jaw surgery in 1999 and have lots of screws in my jaw area. I cant feel most of them (with the exception of a few on my jaw line) and its really not as freaky as it sounds.. but theyre there. hehe.
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> The reason I ask is because I've been getting this odd sensation recently that I'm 99% sure is related to one of the screws. If anyone else has anything like this, I'd wonder if theyd ever experiences something similar. I dont really know where else to ask.
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> I'm probably going to call my doctor in a few days anyway, but I'm just curious about this!
i smashed my ankle and it is completely made up of plates and screws. i can tell if the weather is changing as i become more aware of the screws, especially two on the outside.it's a good idea to ask your doctor about it.......
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