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Help Dental emergency...Is this normal?

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katymac · 21/01/2006 20:14

I had 2 root fillings on Thursday afternoon, with lots of valium and support from mum & DH ('cos I hate the dentist so much I had hypnotherapy to even enable me to go)

Yesterday was uncomfortable but with 4 hourly paracetamol & codeine I was OK

Today however I am in such pain - the painkillers are wearing off after about 2 hours and I have to spend 2 hrs in absolute agony - I really am hurting

Is this normal? Do I need stronger painkillers?

What else should/can I do?

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Yorkiegirl · 21/01/2006 20:15

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WigWamBam · 21/01/2006 20:16

Sounds pretty normal - sorry. Root canal fillings are nasty ... you should start to feel a bit better soon though, if it's no better by Monday get back to the dentist.

You can take ibuprofen while you're taking paracetamol and codeine; if you alternate them it might help.

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katymac · 21/01/2006 20:16

I think they are Paradol(?) I had them for a bad back

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oops · 21/01/2006 20:16

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alicemama · 21/01/2006 20:17

It could be that some of the nerve has been left in there.
Were you given a follow-up appointment? If not then ring and make an appointment, he should really see you the same day and take an x-ray to check that there is no nerve left.

hth

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katymac · 21/01/2006 20:17

Ibuprofen usually upsets my tummy - but I might be OK as I'm taking the codeine

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katymac · 21/01/2006 20:29

Bummer - I was really hoping it would go away

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puff · 21/01/2006 20:30

I would take some ibuprofen if you can - I ended up in A&E in agony following a wisdom tooth extraction about a year ago. I am usually advised against taking anti inflammatories because of a stomach problem, but the doctor on duty said it would be ok as a v short term measure and gave me diclofenac (v strong anti f) as well as a shot of pethidine in my bum - It really really helped and my tummy was ok. Definitely go back to dentist Monday if it hasn't subsided.

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puff · 21/01/2006 20:30

sorry, v strong anti inflammatory

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HappyMumof2 · 21/01/2006 20:36

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katymac · 21/01/2006 20:44

The week beore Christmas I had 2 abcesses and the dentist gave me a course of AB...but he also gave me a second course in case the abcesses flared up whilst I was on holiday over Christmas

I still have these how much harm would I do to take them (sort of "without permission")

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LIZS · 21/01/2006 20:45

I normally feel lousy after major dental work but it is worst a few days later - had a very minor filling this week but the injection site sill felt bruised several days later. Chances are toxins will have been released into your bloodstream during the treatment and it will take a while to clear these plus it is probably very bruised. Remember had root canal treatment dyring my a levels and wisdom teeth out around ds' 1st bday , not good timing. It is horrible because you expect to feel better by now and then you feel awful again.

Sympathies and hope you recover soon.

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katymac · 21/01/2006 20:55

I wish I were more assertive

I just can't decide

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katymac · 21/01/2006 22:34

OK - I took my painkillers at 8 and it hurts now

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katymac · 21/01/2006 22:38

can only find kiddie neurofen - not much good is it

As neither DH or I re allowed it we haven't got any

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katymac · 21/01/2006 22:41

I'm such a wuss

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Avalon · 21/01/2006 22:48

Have you tried oil of cloves? Sometimes I put a paracetamol tablet directly on the tooth and let it dissolve around it. Tastes horrible, though.

What about acupressure? - don't know if you're that way inclined.

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katymac · 21/01/2006 23:13

I'd do acupressure or reflexology - but I'm a bit limited at 11 ona saturday

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melissasmummy · 21/01/2006 23:22

Hi Katymac, how are you?

I take it you have only had the first appointment? If so, it is not unusual to experience pain in between visits. It happens basically because all the nerve sometimes isn't removed in the 1st session & the remaining nerve gets irritated. I had this when I had a RC. Take the AB's, if you haven't already. Can you take nurofen? If so you should be OK to take these at 4 hr intervals & the paracetamol at 4 hr intervals so you are taking every 2 hours.

Clove oil is good as it will soothe the irritation. I would see a dentist as soon as possible, the tooth may need to be opened & the remaining nerve removed.