OT: Should I go to the Doctor/ER now?

mekasmom · #21 07/01/12, 02:53 PM

Dental infections, abscesses, can actually lead to death if it enters the mastoid bone or brain. If you have a fever, you need an ER. It's not worth the risk of having mastoiditis or a brain infection/abscess just because you might be "jumping the gun" and going too soon. Go. You might need an IV antibiotic.
Do you have a headache? Dizziness? any neurological symptoms?

Sherry in Iowa · #22 07/01/12, 03:02 PM

WOW...sorry about your tooth and the aftermath. Have you put something cold on it? Wrap some ice in a towel and see if it helps bring the infection down a little.

ODD THINGS TO TRY:

Tea bag..moistened..stick it between the bad tooth and cheek. Is supposed to pull out the nasties..it did for my hubby.

Garlic tabs: take a couple

Garlic bulbs: Clean a bulb and slice it in half..set on bad tooth. This will probably burn your check..just sayin'. I'd probably use a whole bulb and just score it. It's supposed to work as an antibiotic.

I hope something works soon for ya. Best of luck and heal quickly!!

thaiblue12 · #23 07/01/12, 03:17 PM

Thanks for the advice and tips all.

I sent the dentist the picture and spoke to him, he is calling me in a prescription for Flagyl. I am hoping it is stronger and that it works better.
I also have a call into the urgent care clinic to see what they recommend but no one has called me back.
**Well I just spoke to them, they won't see me for anything "dental" told me to take the Flagyl and call a dentist tomorrow

I only had a slight fever last night, nothing since. The only thing making me dizzy was the Vicodine and I stopped taking that. Going back to my BFF Advil if I start feeling any bad pain. Right now it is mild and I can ignore it.

Cliff · #24 07/01/12, 03:40 PM

You are supposed to continue the amoxicillin also right? A lot of times they give those two in combination from the beginning.

ETA - I wasn't saying you were freaking out lol, it was more in reference to some of the extreme responses you were getting. And it generally takes about 48 hours to see a lot of improvement from antibiotics in a case like yours.

Goat Servant · #25 07/01/12, 03:52 PM

Please dont wait for pain before taking your advil. Take it round the clock every 4-6hrs; whatever recommended dose is to keep pain from hitting you full force.
For at least a couple more days.

noeskimo · #26 07/01/12, 04:46 PM

Rememeber, antibiotics don't kill bacteria, they keep more from being produced. There is about an 18hr lag before you could possibly see any change.More likely 48

thaiblue12 · #27 07/02/12, 10:13 AM

With the new antibiotic I look more chipmunk then bulldog

I do not expect to be or look normal right away but I am happy to see that this one is working better. The swelling had increased while on Amoxi.

I have developed shaped red patch on my cheek, I bet that is where the infection is, tempting to take a needle to it, kidding.

I managed to get some sleep last night and I made rice pudding so I can eat something besides soup. Problem is I do not feel like eating anything. All these meds have made my stomach hurt.

Well I have to think of some creative way to wear my hair today since I have to go to work.

Have a good day all

Backfourty,MI. · #28 07/02/12, 10:47 AM

So glad your seeing some improvement at least & managed to get a little sleep. It should continue to get better now.

where I want to · #29 07/02/12, 10:49 AM

Whew- an improvement is good. Here's to getting it better fast.

andabigmac · #30 07/02/12, 10:51 AM

I'm so glad you're feeling better. Dental work stinks.

Ranger · #31 07/02/12, 08:57 PM

How are you feeling tonight? I hope that the swelling and pain have continued to go down.

thaiblue12 · #32 07/02/12, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger

How are you feeling tonight? I hope that the swelling and pain have continued to go down.

Thanks

I am much better then yesterday

This antibiotic seems to be working. I still have some swelling and a bit of pain but I am getting better.
I actually got some sleep last night, yay.

Oat Bucket Farm · #33 07/02/12, 09:47 PM

I am so glad you are feeling better. That swelling had me worried. So glad your dentist got back with you and called in something different.