Root Canal Issue

[catnapper]

Hi all,
I had a root canal a month ago, well the beginning of one, because the process of starting the root canal aggrivated an unknown abcess. A very mean abcess. It took nearly 4 weeks to heal well enough to complete the root canal.

That takes us to this week, wednesday to be exact. I had the final work done on the root canal. I went to work expecting to be a little sore and mostly nauseaus because navocaine upsets my delicate tummy. No sooner did the novacaine wear off, I was in tears. TEARS. I sat at work balling my eyes out because of the pain. My boss sent me home and I had the looongest night of my life. Hubby said it was the longest night of his life too. because every time he drifted off to sleep, I'd start screaming in pain because I shivered with the fever, and in my shivering I'd start chattering. I'd scream with pain and then start crying because of the intense pain. Pain from shivering! I also developed a fever that stayed over 100 degress for two days. Its down to 99 today (whoohoo)

I called the dentist thursday morning and he said the tooth is probably just a "little irritated" Ummmm, no, its screaming at me in fury! He sent over a script for pain pills and an antibiotic. I had a reaction to the Vicodin and called back to get a non-narcotic pain med. That took me to prescription Motrin. I can NOT live without the Motrin. I am supposed to take it every 6 hours, but usually take it every 5.5 hours because the pain is so intolerable that waiting that extra half hour is impossible.

My entire lower right jaw is swollen and hot to the touch. It seems more swollen today that all week. Usually, ice works on tooth pain. this time? No relief.

Its Friday. The root canal was Wednesday. I've missed 3 whole days of work and I don't see me working a full day tomorrow.

Sorry this is so long. I am frustrated and tired of being in so much pain with little relief thus far. I have NEVER had anything like this in my life. I have awful teeth and have many root canals in my past. Why is this one the root canal from you-know-where?


Oh, the good thing? I've dropped ten pounds this week alone! all I've eaten the past few days? Chicken soup broth, cream of wheat, and Sprite. I have absolutely no desire to eat either.

[wombat2u2004]

That does not sound normal.
You may have an infection.

[Freedom]

Does the dentist work on Saturdays? If so, INSIST he see you.

If not, does your medical practice have Sat hours? Go in.

I think you should have gone to the ER that first night (looking back at it now). This is too much, too long. Do NOT suffer, there is no need of this!

[Grace]

I agree with Sandie - see someone tomorrow - heck, go to the ER tonight if you are in that much pain. 48 hours - okay; this long - no way.

[mrspunkysmom]

The infection may have gone systemic, also. Find a different dentist. And go to the ER or find a weekend dentist. The sooner the better.

I've had many root canals and none were more than uncomfortable for more than a day.

Take care and get better.

[Marigold2]

Yes this is not normal. I am so sorry for your pain. Call the dentist ASAP if he will not see you go to the ED and get some antibotics.
Please let us know how you are doing?

[moosmom]

Sandie and the others are right, Kim. I've also had MANY root canals and have never suffered the way you are now.

I'd get my @$$ to an ER fast. That dentist sounds like an idiot. Vicodin is supposed to be taken with food or you will get sick, trust me. Like Mrspunkysmom said, it sounds like it might be systemic. That's not good either.

Feel better, gf. If you want to talk (or cry) I'll be around all weekend. I'm dogsitting tomorrow till Sunday and my phone doesn't get a signal in the house. I'll check my emails frequently and call you back if you leave a message.

& hugs

Donna

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear that you're in so much pain. I've never had a root canal but I too don't think that what you're experiencing is normal. It sounds like you have a bad infection. Please either go to the ER or see your doctor asap. I sure hope that you start feeling better soon.

[pomtzu]

Not normal at all. Sounds like a raging infection. Get to a dentist or the ER stat!!!!

[happylabs]

I feel your pain. I had a root canal many years ago.

Also, my coworker went through this a couple months ago. Started out with a root canal and ended up having a major infection. She was off work for almost 2 weeks!

I had a root canal done about 20 years ago. It was in the back right, next to last tooth. I had a crown put in. The crown fell out twice. Then I had what they call an Apicoectomy which involves actually removing part of the root. So, now I have one root and a half. I had a new crown made and that one kept falling out. Finally I just left it out. I have been planning on just having the remaining little bit of tooth removed since it is way in the back but haven't done it yet. The doc wanted to do a bridge to the tune of $2,000.00. I passed on that.

Hope you get this straightened out and feel better soon. There is nothing worse than mouth pain!

[Catty1]

Kim, please head to your doc or the ER and get back to us. That sounds very serious.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Oh Kim, I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. I hope you feel better soon.
Going to the ER isn't a bad idea. I'm sitting in a hospital bed typing this right now because of a wisdom tooth extraction gone wrong.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

How are you doing today, Kim? I've been thinking of you.

[mrspunkysmom]

Oh Kim, I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. I hope you feel better soon.
Going to the ER isn't a bad idea. I'm sitting in a hospital bed typing this right now because of a wisdom tooth extraction gone wrong.

Eww, I hope you are feeling better.

And yes, Kim., do get back to us. Hope you are doing better, too.

[JMCsGirl]

I hope you feel better soon! That sounds terrible and tooth pain can be the most miserable type of pain there is! Let us know how things are when you can.