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25 years old & can’t swallow tablets, & have an unbearable toothache. HELP

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lucymart777 · 07/10/2019 15:07

So, I currently have the worst toothache I think I’ve possibly ever had (going to ring and book a dentist appointment for tomorrow) but for now I need something to take the pain away, I have taken nurofen lemon meltlets and they have done nothing. Is there anything else I can take that isn’t a tablet, maybe something I can dissolve in water or melts on the tongue? Need something strong as I can’t take this anymore.
I’m from the UK so would have to be something available here.
Thank you! Sad

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TheQueef · 07/10/2019 15:08

Solpadien soluable.

Gingerkittykat · 07/10/2019 15:09

You get soluble paracetamol and codeine, also kids liquid paracetamol.

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TheQueef · 07/10/2019 15:09

Two spelling mistakes in two words, I'm on 🔥 today.

Soola · 07/10/2019 15:11

Crush a tablet into a powder and add it to a small jam sandwich?

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lucymart777 · 07/10/2019 15:12

I normally take calpol 6+ as it usually works (I’m very petite and weigh around 6 and a half stone so pretty much a child lol) but that doesn’t seem to be working anymore. Shall I just go in to a pharmacy and see what they have that’s soluble. Want something I can take alongside Ibruprofen. Thanks guys x

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Frangipane · 07/10/2019 15:15

My adult dd also can't swallow tablets despite the many attempts I have made to get her to do so. Last time she really needed painkillers, and having failed to swallow tablets, she just chewed them. She said they tasted disgusting , but rather that than the pain.

moreismore · 07/10/2019 15:16

Clove oil?

Frangipane · 07/10/2019 15:18

Though I have to add, I am not sure anything is strong enough for toothache. Concentrate your efforts on getting a dentist appointment for now, they might even fit you in today.

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lucymart777 · 07/10/2019 15:18

I would use clove oil but I’m not 100% sure what tooth is causing me the pain, whole left side of my face is in pain including my ear and neck, although I suppose I could just rub it everywhere and hope for the best lol

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lucymart777 · 07/10/2019 15:19

I’ve just about given up with dentists, had a super traumatic experience a couple of years ago which left me not wanting to go so I’ve been putting it off for a couple of weeks but the pain has got so bad now. Due to have a tooth out on the other side that was giving me pain but now that’s stopped and the other side has started. Can’t bloody win lol

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YesQueen · 07/10/2019 15:20

You can take paracetamol with nurofen and they do soluble ones, or soluble cocodamol

Fatshedra · 07/10/2019 15:23

As kids DM would crush aspirin between two teaspoons and add sugar .

CloudRusting · 07/10/2019 15:25

Go to a pharmacy, an independent one ideally and explain. They will help. Toothache can be a bastard though and you may well not be able to eliminate it.

alexdgr8 · 07/10/2019 15:27

look up emergency dental treatment, some hospitals do it, or there may be a local dental practice open late.
I would try anywhere to get some relief, and diagnosis, it may be an infection, need antibiotics.
try ring 111.
good luck.
let us know you get on.

listsandbudgets · 07/10/2019 16:17

Souluable co-codamol or paracetomol

Clove oil - smells and tastes vile but does help

Strong spirit - vodka or whiskey - hold it in your mouth against bad tooth for a while then spit it out (or if necessary swallow it)

Cold compress on your cheek

All of those thngs will help but ultimately, its a job for the dentist. Hope you feel better soon

Bananasandchocolatecustard · 07/10/2019 16:19

Neurofen make tablets which melt in your mouth.

listsandbudgets · 07/10/2019 16:20

I'm a dentist whimp too. Usually takes me a couple of weeks toothache before I give in :(

Talk to your GP. Mine prescribe me sedatives just to get me across the threshold at the dentist. Dental phobia is really common.

WitchDancer · 07/10/2019 16:33

I have to take tablets with a mouthful of food otherwise I can't get them down. Obviously chew the food to the point you're ready to swallow, put the tablet to the back if your mouth and then swallow the whole lot. Have a drink on standby just in case.

I hope you find something that works for you

CyberPixie · 07/10/2019 16:44

Put tablet in mouth and take a drink through a straw, swallow, you won't even notice it. It's how I learnt to swallow tablets, I used to struggle too.

Sounds like an abcess though, that pain is the worst. Painkillers don't tend to help either. Dentist and antibiotics asap.

slipperywhensparticus · 07/10/2019 16:47

Salt water rinse too I had pain like this it was a seed stuck inbetween my teeth made my gums swell

Teacup34 · 07/10/2019 16:57

You have my sympathy toothache is the worst pain!! I also think you could have an abscess, I used to avoid the dentist so have been there!! I used to use clove oil and a heated pad (one of the microwavable ones) . I also found if you sleep propped up at night that eases the pain makes it worse if you lie flat 🙁.

Watto1 · 07/10/2019 16:58

When I was a nurse, I remember a patient who couldn’t swallow tablets. Unfortunately she needed to take a certain drug that was only available in tablet form. She kept shortbread biscuits by her bed and used to chew up her tablets with a mouthful of biscuit at the same time to mask the taste.

ClemDanFango · 07/10/2019 16:59

My DBro learned to swallow tablets by swallowing skittles with water instead. I don’t know why it worked but it did. Might be worth a try when you’re feeling better.

CannonCaboodle · 07/10/2019 17:01

Why can't you swallow tablets? Try crushing the pills and mixing it with a pot of yoghurt or mousse?