ClaireG Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Help! I am in severe pain. Does anyone have any ideas what i can do? I have an impacted wisdom tooth which i'm waiting to have removed at the hospital. I also have to have another tooth (could be as many as 3) extracted. The dentist was going to extract one on Friday but couldn't because my blood pressure was too high. I have been having problems with my blood pressure and have been having tests and am receiving treatment. The pain i am getting isn't constant but is agony when it is there and usually lasts about 3 hrs and then eases off again. It's also difficult for me to eat and eating brings the pain on or makes it worse. I am taking co-codamol and ibuprofen but it's not doing much. Has anybody got any ideas for anything else i could try to ease the pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I know this sounds silly, but is there anything out there that you could get from the docs, like a very strong form of Bonjela, that is a localised treatment to put on your gums? Sorry, I'm not much use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 I've tried Orijel but that didn't do anything at all. Chemists,Drs and Dentists just suggest co- codamol and ibuprofen. Have also tried both ice and heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ring the out of hours gp, we have a dentist on call who gives advice on pain relief. Anything soluble is good as works quicker (can you take aspirin ? If yes then get some anadin extra as contains caffeine) a hot water bottle held against your face will help too, you may need antibiotics if you have an infection. Sending hugs - tooth pain is awful Sorry you have tried a hot water bottle - have you got any sensodyne toothpaste, the dental nurse at work told me to rub it on my tooth and gum after I had a big filling recently which was sensitive and it really worked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks Sara. was just thinking about out of hours. The whiskey is out as i hate it and also can't drink with the meds i'm on and insulin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Have you got any cloves? They are really good for toothache, and no side effects. Just put one on the offending tooth and keep it there for as long as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I would get back onto your GP and explain the severity of the pain. Maybe a prescription medication e.g. non steroidal anti inflammatory like diclofenic - (although I do not know if it would be ok to take if you have meds for high blood pressure)would help. There are certainly other types of pain relief available on prescription. Hope you can get some relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Will raid the spice collection for cloves. Am waiting for out of hours GP to call back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 second the suggestion of cloves...you have my sympathy..toothache is just awful..I remember banging my jaw against the wall once with an abcess which developed once whilst I was breastfeeding so I couldn't do the meds..although clove oil did help a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I sympathise...Clove oil,from Boots,helped me after I got an infected hole after a wisdom tooth removal. I too was banging my head in the wall,I was so desperate with pain.....childbirth is a doodle compared to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks everyone The out of hours Dr has faxed a prescription for Tramadol to the late night chemist which hubby has just gone to pick up for me. He also suggested clove oil so will try and get some tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 One of my daughters had a plush microwaveable dinosaur and holding that to my mouth really helped me. I'm going to see a chap at the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford on Friday about having all of my wisdom teeth out. Can't say I'm looking forward to it but I'd rather have them all out in one go. I'm going to suggest a general anaesthetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Will try my wheat bag again as well. Good luck Griffin. My dentist referred me to the hospital for the whole lot but the hospital and pct denied the referral saying the dentist could do everything bar the wisdom tooth. If it wasn't for my BP being so high i would be rid of at least part of the problem Doesn't help that i'm having cardiac investigations to and am diabetic! Just wish this pain didn't affect my ear and what seems like half my face to. Am off to bed now with the first dose of Tramadol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I literally am feeling your pain as I've come back off of holiday with an ear infection that I think has either spread to my jaw/teeth or I've got a tooth infection too. Antibiotics and pain relief aren't doing anything. I'm going to ring the dentist this morning to try and get in. Its been awful, I can't eat properly (could be good for losing weight) but its made me feel so miserable. I've literally been waking up during the night crying. With the clove, is it just a normal spice clove? Do you just suck it sort of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yes, just a normal spice clove. Just put it on or next to the tooth, and keep it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thank you - off to the spice cupboard now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks Sara. was just thinking about out of hours. The whiskey is out as i hate it and also can't drink with the meds i'm on and insulin. Yes I realised after and edited it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks again everyone The tramadol is helping and i managed to get some sleep last night Seagazer i hope you get some relief soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Same to you ClaireG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hi ClaireG! Hope you are starting to feel better with your toothache. I'm in a similar position at the moment, though for an as yet unknown reason. Things I tried (and which helped - haven't bothered to mention things that didn't!) are: Alternating doses of ibuprofen and paracetamol - helps when the pain is not quite so severe, and keep taking it when the pain subsides as this helps to keep the pain in check when it re-occurs (doesn't do much when the pain is severe though ). Rinsing your mouth with tepid salty water - tastes vile but does seem to help; Clove oil (put it on a bit of cotton wool and leave it in your mouth next to the pain - this REALLY helps, though the taste is very strong Bonjela OR Anbesol (sp?) OR new stuff which I think is called Bonjela Complete - that one really helps, though it is temporary relief Warm or cold drink rinsed around your mouth (one or the other or possibly both might help - but one or both could make it worse, it's trial and error on that one). Sorry, not much I can do to help other than the above and to sympathise - I'm right there with you, believe me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yo Claire - come over and I'll sort it out for you - mallet for sedation and a pair of pliers. You could have a couple of boxes of Pimms of course if you'd prefer those to a mallet? Glad you managed some shut eye after all that. Hope it's sorted out soon - it's been going on for a long time now. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks for the tips Bramble Hope your in less pain soon to. A couple of boxes of Pimms, now your talking Valk Shame i can't drink with all the meds etc i'm taking. My Dad has already suggested pliars and fishing line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Glad you were able to get stronger pain relief Hope all the problems are resolved soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 My Dad has already suggested pliars and fishing line Great minds as they say . . . ahem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 If you fancy a bit of DIY dentistry my dentist helpfully advises instead of pulling the tooth you need to push down and twist on it at the same time to break all the connective tissues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
