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NHS 111 - 12hrs wtaf!!!

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frenziednurse · 23/10/2025 01:28

I’ve had paramedics out, I thought I was dying - rapid breathing and sweaty. I have a tooth abscess and have antibiotics but I’m in agony. Taken max amount of paracetamol and ibuprofen and a propanol for my anxiety. Paramedics safety netted me and offered to take me to hospital but as it’s a tooth infection rightly said I’d be waiting a long time in a+e. So advised I ring 111 for pain relief - call back time 12, yes TWELVE hours! What has this world come to! I have a little dd to be here for - and I feel like I’m dying a slow death!

Rant over!

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frenziednurse · 23/10/2025 01:39

BP was 140/107 - which obviously wasn’t considered a problem as it’s within normal range, but my usual bp is more like 99/70, temperature fine 37.8, HR 110 though, I’m in agony and know I’m behaving a bit weird. Years ago a neighbour of my mum died from a heart attack secondary to a bad tooth which is why I rang 999…… I’m an NHS nurse and know the pressures and don’t want to waste anyone’s time but I feel so unwelll - I’m beside myself

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WannaFOffOnHoliday · 23/10/2025 01:31

How fast are you breathing? What was your blood prrssure and oxygen ?

A tooth infection can lead to Sepsis