Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Need Pain Relief ASAP, Please Advise

My top wisdom teeth are decaying. Normally they don't truly bother me. This is the second time that my left tooth has caused me severe pain for several days.
I have taken ~5300 milligrams of Tylenol within 24 hours and it didn't relieve me. I have flossed my teeth, brushed as normal, taken four aspirin, and two Vicodin. (not all in the same 24 hours, these are just what I've tried).
I have also tried taking my Pulmicort flexhaler directly after my Vicodin, trying to get myself to sleep (which both are normally stone-cold guaranteed to do alone, let alone in the same night).
I am still in so much pain I'm nearly in tears. I've laid down for a couple hours tonight, been drinking extra water, laid in different positions, etc.
I went to the hospital late the night before last, worried about how much medicine I was taking and the pain. This is where I got the Vicodin. I'm eating soft foods, I can't put ice in my mouth (heat and cold are excruciating on all of my teeth).
Is there anything else I can do? I've tried Orajel before to no effect. I am nearly at my wits' end and I can't put up with this much longer but if I go back to the hospital they'll just send me home again.
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Sorry but if ur prego u need to stick with what the doctor advises all that crap ur putting in your body is drugging up your baby don't get me wrong I have had the same issues with tooth pain go to the dentist and they will help you they aren't going to give you anything other than Tylenol for pain so nothing narcotic but with antibiotics and Tylenol will help u probably have an Infection n if u r at a good place in the pregnancy they will pull the teeth if need be
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Try and see if the have a free or discounted dental clinic in ur area I had to have two teeth taken out while I was pregnant u just have to b in ur second trimester hope u feel better
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Wait, let me back up on that. I took ~3800 mg of Tylenol. Sorry.
Helpful - 0

You are reading content posted in the Pregnancy: Ages 25-34 Community

Popular Resources
Get information and tips on how to help you choose the right place to deliver your baby.
Get the facts on how twins and multiples are formed and your chance of carrying more than one baby at a time.
Learn about the risks and benefits of circumcision.
What to expect during the first hours after delivery.
Learn about early screening and test options for your pregnancy.
Learn about testing and treatment for GBS bacterium.