Ex heroin user clean over 10 yrs. I've made something of myself, I am a new person. I'd like to have rhino/septoplasty done (broke my nose years ago) but worried that my veins are no good for an IV. Have dead damaged veins everywhere, hands, arms, fingers, neck, forehead, feet, thighs, armpits etc. Honestly don't know how I have blood flowing in me. So ashamed of my past that Im too embarrassed to ask my primary care doctors' opinion.
I'm in pain but I am scared to tell my doctor the truth. I had an ENT suggest a septoplasty to help my breathing. I've almost gone through with it twice but I am extremely worried about the procedure failing and ending up with collapse but my nose hurts and I can't breathe well so I'd like it done. In college, I dabbled with cocaine but it was mostly spread out not daily. I never plan to do it again. He's never asked if I did cocaine after examining me. Will telling my doctor I used it result in insurance not covering it? Is the procedure safe for me?
In the consultation - the first I had with a DR today - he hardly let my bum sit on the seat before telling me he would absolutely not operate as my septum might be weak etc And he would not be able to tell this until the operation and my nose may collapse! Any views or advise?? I was later told by a doctor friend - he should have at least examined my septum to make this judgement and you can take scans to find out how your septum!
I no longer have any septum left due to my cocaine addiction. I have since gone to rehab but now need to address the issue of my nose. I have a very bad infection as well. Whats left of my nostrils scab up and I usually pick at it and cause me excruciating pain. The interior of my nose has also started to harden, which I thought was scabbing, so I tried to pick it and it wont come out. It acts more like tar. It is also black in color. Can my nose be repaired?
It will have been 10 days since I used cocaine when my septoplasty scheduled. It was dumb and I haven't done it in years. This is NOT something I do anymore and I never plan to do it again, but I need to know if I should reschedule. The amount was probably 3 to 4 lines. Thank you.
Hello, I have been using cocaine daily for about the past 9 months. I have recently stopped completely. As of now I do not have a hole in my septum, however when looking in to my nasal cavity I do see that there is a circular white spot on my septum. I am assuming this is damaged or dead nasal mucosa tissue. My questions is if this will heal on it's own? If so, what is the best way to encourage the healing so that the cartilage in the septum does not erode? Thanks!
I had 3 surgeries to correct a collapsed nose/perforated septum, due to cocaine abuse in the 90's without success. Cartilage from ear failed, cartilage or a rib from a cadaver failed. My nose is very disfigured and embarrassing. I've become depressed and feel unemployable and haven't had a boyfriend in 8yrs. Is there a procedure now that can make these repairs so I feel better about myself and can aspire to have a great job, friends and maybe even love?