Nurofen. Lots of Nurofen.
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I've got a tooth that's well and truly buggered and causing a lot of pain.
It looks like there could be a wait of a couple of weeks before I can get it taken out - apparently needs an oral surgeon rather than the dentist doing it.
So two options - wait it out and get it done on the NHS, or pay to go private.
I'm taking quite a lot of Nurofen Plus to ease the pain - probably 8 or so per day. They do the job of masking it, but is there anything wrong with taking this many for the next couple of weeks?
It looks like there could be a wait of a couple of weeks before I can get it taken out - apparently needs an oral surgeon rather than the dentist doing it.
So two options - wait it out and get it done on the NHS, or pay to go private.
I'm taking quite a lot of Nurofen Plus to ease the pain - probably 8 or so per day. They do the job of masking it, but is there anything wrong with taking this many for the next couple of weeks?
Sympathise with you, awful, toothache.
Any NSAID (non steroidal anti inlfammatory drug) like Nurofen/Ibuprofen can be harsh on the stomach. Ibuprofen is available in variable doses. Don't know aboue prolonged use, but worth discussing with a pharmacist, who may know more about drugs than your GP. Btw I think the 'Plus' part is caffeine, which might keep you awake.
Might be worth phoning other dentists if you haven't already. Hope it's soon sorted.
Any NSAID (non steroidal anti inlfammatory drug) like Nurofen/Ibuprofen can be harsh on the stomach. Ibuprofen is available in variable doses. Don't know aboue prolonged use, but worth discussing with a pharmacist, who may know more about drugs than your GP. Btw I think the 'Plus' part is caffeine, which might keep you awake.
Might be worth phoning other dentists if you haven't already. Hope it's soon sorted.
dan101smith said:
I've got a tooth that's well and truly buggered and causing a lot of pain.
It looks like there could be a wait of a couple of weeks before I can get it taken out - apparently needs an oral surgeon rather than the dentist doing it.
So two options - wait it out and get it done on the NHS, or pay to go private.
I'm taking quite a lot of Nurofen Plus to ease the pain - probably 8 or so per day. They do the job of masking it, but is there anything wrong with taking this many for the next couple of weeks?
Which tooth is it?It looks like there could be a wait of a couple of weeks before I can get it taken out - apparently needs an oral surgeon rather than the dentist doing it.
So two options - wait it out and get it done on the NHS, or pay to go private.
I'm taking quite a lot of Nurofen Plus to ease the pain - probably 8 or so per day. They do the job of masking it, but is there anything wrong with taking this many for the next couple of weeks?
Does the tooth hurt with cold drinks or does cold help the pain? If the tooth is completely dead and infected a course of (the right) antibiotics may well tide you over until you can get it taken out.
Could you not get a quick appointment just for someone to make a diagnosis and prescription?
Driller said:
Which tooth is it?
Does the tooth hurt with cold drinks or does cold help the pain? If the tooth is completely dead and infected a course of (the right) antibiotics may well tide you over until you can get it taken out.
Could you not get a quick appointment just for someone to make a diagnosis and prescription?
Went to see a dentist on Monday, who said it is completely dead and needs to be taken out. He also gave me Metronidazole to take to help with the infection, but said to keep up the pain relief in conjunction with it.Does the tooth hurt with cold drinks or does cold help the pain? If the tooth is completely dead and infected a course of (the right) antibiotics may well tide you over until you can get it taken out.
Could you not get a quick appointment just for someone to make a diagnosis and prescription?
It hurts pretty much all the time, it doesn't vary with hot/cold things. It is definitely infected because the middle of the tooth is basically like jelly - an old filling came out a while back and I stupidly did nothing about it...
Are you doubling up ibuprofen with paracetamol if the pain is real trouble?
For instance you can take ibuprofen at 06:00 then paracetamol at 08:00, then ibuprofen at 10:00 and so on.
Always read the label and consult the pharmacist to check what you plan is safe with the pills you have selected. But it can offer more relief from pain as your taking something every 2 rather than 4 hours.
For instance you can take ibuprofen at 06:00 then paracetamol at 08:00, then ibuprofen at 10:00 and so on.
Always read the label and consult the pharmacist to check what you plan is safe with the pills you have selected. But it can offer more relief from pain as your taking something every 2 rather than 4 hours.
dan101smith said:
Driller said:
Which tooth is it?
Does the tooth hurt with cold drinks or does cold help the pain? If the tooth is completely dead and infected a course of (the right) antibiotics may well tide you over until you can get it taken out.
Could you not get a quick appointment just for someone to make a diagnosis and prescription?
Went to see a dentist on Monday, who said it is completely dead and needs to be taken out. He also gave me Metronidazole to take to help with the infection, but said to keep up the pain relief in conjunction with it.Does the tooth hurt with cold drinks or does cold help the pain? If the tooth is completely dead and infected a course of (the right) antibiotics may well tide you over until you can get it taken out.
Could you not get a quick appointment just for someone to make a diagnosis and prescription?
It hurts pretty much all the time, it doesn't vary with hot/cold things. It is definitely infected because the middle of the tooth is basically like jelly - an old filling came out a while back and I stupidly did nothing about it...
Try not to take more than the recommended dose of painkillers though.
Try the warm salt water mouth washes.
Paracetamol -if you can take it- inbetween the brufen - don't exceed the dose of either
Watch out for constipation with the codeine- pharmacist should be able to advise preparations to help.
GP would be able to advise re dose of codeine if you are only ona small dose
Really you need to see Doctor if this is expected to continue for a while - if its that bad it sounds like you need attention sooner- in my uneducated opinion
Paracetamol -if you can take it- inbetween the brufen - don't exceed the dose of either
Watch out for constipation with the codeine- pharmacist should be able to advise preparations to help.
GP would be able to advise re dose of codeine if you are only ona small dose
Really you need to see Doctor if this is expected to continue for a while - if its that bad it sounds like you need attention sooner- in my uneducated opinion
Edited by scrawler on Thursday 29th April 22:31
scrawler said:
Try the warm salt water mouth washes.
Paracetamol -if you can take it- inbetween the brufen - don't exceed the dose of either
Watch out for constipation with the codeine- pharmacist should be able to advise preparations to help.
GP would be able to advise re dose of codeine if you are only ona small dose
Really you need to see Doctor if this is expected to continue for a while - if its that bad it sounds like you need attention sooner- in my uneducated opinion
Mouthwashes aren't going to do a thing for an infection coming from a tooth, they're not going to reach the area in question between the root and jawbone. Also anything warm/hot can actually cause pain due to expansion from the heat. Often cold helps as long as there is no nerve left alive which I believe is the case here.Paracetamol -if you can take it- inbetween the brufen - don't exceed the dose of either
Watch out for constipation with the codeine- pharmacist should be able to advise preparations to help.
GP would be able to advise re dose of codeine if you are only ona small dose
Really you need to see Doctor if this is expected to continue for a while - if its that bad it sounds like you need attention sooner- in my uneducated opinion
Edited by scrawler on Thursday 29th April 22:31
Absolutely right about him needing attention asap though.
dan101smith said:
Pain has subsided today, thank god, so I'm off the Nurofen.
Question on the antibiotics - the last ones will be taken early tomorrow morning. They say not to mix with alcohol, but should I be OK by Sunday lunchtime to have a pint or two without killing myself?
just about ok, but if you start Question on the antibiotics - the last ones will be taken early tomorrow morning. They say not to mix with alcohol, but should I be OK by Sunday lunchtime to have a pint or two without killing myself?
then you'll know the reason Metronidazole doesn't mix with alcoholdan101smith said:
Pain has subsided today, thank god, so I'm off the Nurofen.
Question on the antibiotics - the last ones will be taken early tomorrow morning. They say not to mix with alcohol, but should I be OK by Sunday lunchtime to have a pint or two without killing myself?
I often prescribe Metronidzole and never say anything about the alcohol thing and nobody ever complains. Then again people don't go on the piss quite so much over here Question on the antibiotics - the last ones will be taken early tomorrow morning. They say not to mix with alcohol, but should I be OK by Sunday lunchtime to have a pint or two without killing myself?
Driller said:
dan101smith said:
Pain has subsided today, thank god, so I'm off the Nurofen.
Question on the antibiotics - the last ones will be taken early tomorrow morning. They say not to mix with alcohol, but should I be OK by Sunday lunchtime to have a pint or two without killing myself?
I often prescribe Metronidzole and never say anything about the alcohol thing and nobody ever complains. Then again people don't go on the piss quite so much over here Question on the antibiotics - the last ones will be taken early tomorrow morning. They say not to mix with alcohol, but should I be OK by Sunday lunchtime to have a pint or two without killing myself?
Edited by Silent1 on Saturday 1st May 17:56
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