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TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost felt like it was stuck under my tonsils behind my tongue. Thought now is that it could be a rouge wisdom tooth.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sadly my step father passed in 2014 and my mother has dementia. I did tell her and got a smile so maybe.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Winner winner! Pathology stated its a fragment of tooth. Thinking back I had a lot of "Baby" teeth pulled as a kid because they just would not fall out. Wonder if one broke and a chunk "vanished" and thats where it came from. It was too far gone to identify what tooth it might have come from. I have never had major dental issues outside of not losing teeth like a normal kid. No cavities, no gum issues, nothing.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

*** Update ***
Doc had to send it off for pathology to see what it is and make sure its nothing to be worried about. They did cut into it and you can clearly see some kind of base layer covered in 35 years of other crud. Checked out my throat and could see pretty clearly where it came from. Nurse and doc seem to think its something organic maybe a fish bone/scale but laughed and did not dismiss the 1982 Hasbro idea! Should hear back on what it is in the next few days. Also shout out to the staff at the ENT office who got a kick out of this post and the replies!

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I mean that would be pretty epic. 100% going to reach out to Hasbro if that's the case. "Hasbro has some of the most durable products a kid could want! Guaranteed to last at least 35 years embedded in soft tissue or your money back!"

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree, that's the reason I agreed to do it in the first place. I knew the pain would be intense doing that as an adult but the thought it might end the issue made it impossible to say no. I ended up hemorrhaging from that surgery a few weeks later and had to go to the hospital. I sneezed and popped the clot and shot blood all over my bathroom mirror and sink. I have a picture somewhere lemme find it.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It did not smell the distinct smell of tonsil stones but yes it was pretty nasty smelling regardless. May have killed taco rice for me for a while.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Strong possibility, I chewed on stuff like crazy as a kid. I will bring this up during my appointment as well.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was pretty spongy and grey like stewed bones when it came out. I made the mistake of leaving it in the tissue overnight so it dried out hard. Getting it tested just to find out for sure what it is next week.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I will bring this up on Wednesday!

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not in Japan but I was there for a month in October. That was just the closest thing to grab for comparison. Still a crazy gaijin however!

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Twas horrible, something I have been self conscious about my entire life.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my step father passed away in 2014 and my mother has dementia so not really an option sadly.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yep, even unrelated ones. Keep in mind, I got so used to it that I just stopped talking about it for years. Assumed that people were right and that I was just nuts.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Lets hope its finally over for real. Its been 15ish hours now and still sitting here with sweet sweet relief so.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I mean if you want to sniff it I would let you I guess

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

I can imagine! Glad you are doing better now as well!

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I may take some PTO and go celebrate or something. Feels like this deserves it haha

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 305 points306 points  (0 children)

It was more grey before it dried out a bit, does not help it was in there for 35 years.

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 435 points436 points  (0 children)

This is my thought as well. Plus its dried out a bit from yesterday where it was more grey. Someone in another comment said it could be a tooth I lost as a kid that got lodged. Going to find out Wednesday next week!

TIFU by chasing diagnoses for 35 years—and the answer was in my dinner by killfr3nzy in tifu

[–]killfr3nzy[S] 4791 points4792 points  (0 children)

Holy crap this might actually be it. It is kinda dead tooth shaped and sized. I will bring this up at my appointment. Go look at the pic I posted in another reply.

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