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Post by wiganer on Dec 2, 2006 14:23:22 GMT
Had bloomin toothache for the last two days and I mean jaw numbing side-of-your-face killer stuff.... rang my dentist and the earliest they can see me is next Thursday.....I am currently on a diet of paracetamol/neurofen every 4hrs and training during the hour or so when they work ! anyone got any other suggestions to take away the pain (alcohol and clove oil dont count !!) its driving me crazy......  |
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ob1
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Post by ob1 on Dec 2, 2006 15:40:10 GMT
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Post by triandrun on Dec 2, 2006 15:41:34 GMT
Go along to the accident and emergency department of you local hospital. Tell them it's an emergency and that you demand to be seen.
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Post by jamiemcp on Dec 2, 2006 15:46:33 GMT
try the dental hospital, if there is one near by
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Post by pjbev on Dec 2, 2006 15:50:50 GMT
Get those childrens soluble paracetomol and let one disolve directly on the tooth thats giving you gip, it might help a little.
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Post by vickich on Dec 2, 2006 16:35:40 GMT
oil of cloves soaked on cotton wool and jammed onto your tooth. Smells awful, tastes worse but really does work!
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Post by rustyjim on Dec 2, 2006 17:23:32 GMT
oil of cloves.
No really do this now.
The effects are instant, you go from pain to pain free in 1 minute!
I was a cynic but after a friend took me to the chemist and made me buy a 50p bottle I couldn't believe the results.
Get to the chemist right now and you'll become a walking advert for this cure before you know it.....
R
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Post by flyingelephant on Dec 2, 2006 18:50:43 GMT
Suck ice cubes?
I have no idea. Go to the hospital and get something strong.
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Post by ejunkie on Dec 2, 2006 19:20:59 GMT
frigging hell wiganer......
what's going to break on you next?
advice as above. but if your dentist can't see you then go to your nearest dental hospital. they run emergency clinics (I went to one on thursday this week, took 2 hrs in total -wait and treatment, you do see student dentists- but their work gets checked by a supervisor so no worries there)
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Post by brownyboi on Dec 2, 2006 19:46:08 GMT
(Un)fortunately not all dental hospitals are open outside of weekdays nine-to-five. However, if you phone NHS redirect, they should be able to point you in the direction of any emergency dental clinics in your area - I should point out the government has made lots of noise about improving access to dental treatment.
As for your home remedies, the oil of cloves works - but only if the pain is originating in the nerve of the tooth, it won't work on abscesses or other infections. Don't use too much of the stuff cause you can end up with chemical burns of the lining of your mouth, which makes it hurt even more.
As for painkillers, the ibuprofen is a good start. Paracetamol with codeine (assuming that you're ok with it) can be taken with it without any interactions, either take both at the same time or alternate the different types every two hours - just don't exceed the dosage!
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Post by wiganer on Dec 2, 2006 19:56:27 GMT
cheers chaps......
tried the oil of cloves and it doesnt work....just numbs my gums and makes me wretch.....
I am currently on a mix of co-dydramol / neurofen migraine, hot water bottle and a bottle of muscadet......
I have a number to ring in the morning 9.30-12.30 to maybe get some treatment. If not I have to wait until Thursday for my appointment (but I will ring every day to check for cancellations)...
looks like another night watching the test match (at least it is worth watching...)
5 days off with a really sore back...got over it....now this.....whatever next ! (gulp)
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Post by wiganer on Dec 3, 2006 9:09:17 GMT
who said the "drugs dont work"....cos they do.........ok the bottle of wine my have helped too......but I managed a nights sleep with only two wake ups...... the down side is that I have two blisters on my cheek where the hot water bottle burned me !!!  seems a tad better this am.......bloody teeth ! |
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Post by belaqua on Dec 3, 2006 11:01:36 GMT
Can't you get those throat sprays that numb your throat? How about squirting some of that stuff on your gums?
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