Root Canal Issue

Sorry I disappeared guys. I worked all day yesterday and was just too exhausted to even look at the computer last night. I woke up this morning feeling MUCH better. I even ATE something :eek: :eek:

Today at work was almost normal for me. I took pain pills only once during my shift and didn't watch the clock for the time that it was ok to take them. I'm going to try to eat dinner tonight.... fingers crossed I can :p

My jaw is very, very sore. I can feel a swollen gland. Its rock hard like a little marble. I'm on antibiotics, so this should calm down in a bit.

All I know is the fever is gone. I can put a little bit of pressure on my tooth without pain.

I never, ever, want to go through that again.

Glad to hear you are feeling better! :)

Well, Kim, I'm glad you're feeling better

Years ago, I had an intolerable pain on the right side of my mouth. My dentist (since passed) couldn't find anything, but gave me antibiotic and pain killers. Nada. I called his house. I found his number. He opened his office on a Sunday morning. He took endless Xrays and spotted the teeniest, tiniest pindot of a hole. I can't remember if a filling came out or it was a start of a cavity. But he worked diligently to fix it and the relieve was so overwhelming, I cried. He never charged me.

I believe you. Intolerable pain, like "where's my gun?" pain. I'd rather have a migraine, seriously. At least I know I may get some relief.

I'm just surprised he didn't want to see you immediately. It sounded like an awful infection.

Anyway...glad you're better..and, well, the UP side is weight loss! I feel that!

Keep popping those antibiotics. If the infection gets into the jawbone, yer in big trouble. ;)

Kim, I'd still go back in to have that tooth checked. I remember watching HOUSE and seeing something similar and how the infection got to the bone and it was horrible!! Not to scare you, but the infection can still spread even though you're feeling a bit better. Please go back and see your dentist!

I agree that getting it checked is a smart idea. I had my wisdom teeth out on Wed. March 16th. I discovered an infection on Friday night, the 20th. It's been a nightmare since then. I was put on stronger antibiotics and I thought I was doing better, but then I got worse. On Friday, the 25th I ended up in the hospital, the infection was in my left tonsil and spread to my left ear and into my throat. I was in the hospital for 48+ hours of IV antibiotics and steroids. I came home last night. I'm doing better, the infection is nearly gone, but I still need to be on some pretty strong oral meds for another week. I was told it's pretty rare for an infection to spread the way it with me, but it obviously can happen. Do get it checked, just to be on the safe side.

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Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

Kim, I'd still go back in to have that tooth checked. I remember watching HOUSE and seeing something similar and how the infection got to the bone and it was horrible!! Not to scare you, but the infection can still spread even though you're feeling a bit better. Please go back and see your dentist!

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very true. It can spread to your ear, sinuses, lymph glands, and worse. I'd see a dentist for sure, but not the one that did the work, if possible. Seems he isn't taking you too seriously.

I have a doctor's appointment tuesday (I could have gone tomorrow but already have a vet appt for Callie -- ear mites) I really think I have a secondary infection, abd yes, I fear its in the jaw. Which would not be the first time I've had that.

I feel mucho better today but all my energy was on hubby who spent the day in the ER over my psycho sister in law (long story on what she did, but she caused him to have a massive panic attack)

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Originally Posted by KBlaix

I agree that getting it checked is a smart idea. I had my wisdom teeth out on Wed. March 16th. I discovered an infection on Friday night, the 20th. It's been a nightmare since then. I was put on stronger antibiotics and I thought I was doing better, but then I got worse. On Friday, the 25th I ended up in the hospital, the infection was in my left tonsil and spread to my left ear and into my throat. I was in the hospital for 48+ hours of IV antibiotics and steroids. I came home last night. I'm doing better, the infection is nearly gone, but I still need to be on some pretty strong oral meds for another week. I was told it's pretty rare for an infection to spread the way it with me, but it obviously can happen. Do get it checked, just to be on the safe side.

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You sound like you've been to the edge of misery! I am SO sorry to hear what you've been through.