Posted by fairywings on May 4, 2006, at 13:13:42
In reply to Re: Dental problems making me think of killing myself, posted by deirdrehbrt on May 4, 2006, at 11:51:04
I feel for you. I was there once too. I've had 4 babies, serious car accidents w/injuries...stuff like that. Nothing gave me greater agony than persistent tooth pain. I was on the brink of suicide too Deneb. Tylenol and Advil don't help. See if your GP or Dentist will Rx a really strong anti-inflammatory for you till you can get it done. In the meantime can you call any university with a dental clinic, any DMD to see if they also do root canals, every oral surgeon, and every endodontist. July is too long to have to wait. Have you told your dentist how painful it is - tell him you NEED relief!
I just had some dental work today - took 4 hours, cried for 2. It seems almost barbaric compared to the rest of healthcare procedures. But it is better than suffering with it. I"m sorry you're in so much pain...go to who ever you have to, to get some relief.
When I had the horrible tooth pain, I needed my gall bladder out, but bec. of meds for tooth pain, couldn't have it done, so I suffered with both for 3 months. The stupid dentist capped my tooth, and triggered the nerves - neededed a root canal, but he refused to refer me to an endodontist. Told me it was sinus pain, or ear ache. I ended up in the emergency room twice it was so bad. The ENT told he was irresponsible, and referred me to another dentist...a good dentist. The first one was an idiot. Picked up all my records, and x-rays, went to the new dentist, got my root canal, and then went through the dental society to get my $1,000 back from the first - which gave me so much satisfaction. And then he actually had the nerve to say, "you understand this ends our professional relationship" No sh*t dude!I hope you can find someone to Rx meds, and then find someone to fix this pain more quickly than July! BTW, I've never been to an endo who had to do a consult first. Do your dental x-rays show you need it?
(((hugs)))
fw
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