Changed mind (page 2)

Red Witch

Oh...pity please kitty...try again

Nos - you are only too cool!

Brummie

You are all too good to me en it.

Well here is my Pitty party but I like the sound of the big pitties better....lol

I'm in the midst of a dental mishap, Friday I went to get a wisdom tooth out, I wasnt in any pain at all but occasionally it flared up so it was best to have it removed. Anyhow the flaming dentis crushed the crown off and them informed me she couldnt get the root out...durrr. She said the gum will grow over the root and there shouldnt be any more problem, I argued with her to try again to get the root, she did try and took little chunks outta the gum but still couldnt get the root.

Consequently I am on medical alert, my whole right side of my face is swollen badly, my temple has the shape of a golf ball on it which is putting a lot of painful pressure on my right eye, the swelling is now spreading over my eye and on to the top of my head, I have been informed to phone 999 (911) if my breathing becomes ristricted due to the swelling down the side of my neck. Since posting this thread the swelling is travelling over my top lip and onto the left side of my face. I cant open my mouth wide enough to eat and I cant swollow yet the meds I have been given have to be taken with food...durrrr. The worst pain is coming from the dang root.

This tops a month of horrors with my dad dying on the 9th and then I had to have his 22 year old dog put down on the 12th of Nov, the dog we had since I was only 18 yrs old, compared to my dads death nothing else seems relevant but its all come at once. I still hasnt sunk in that my dad died, sometimes it hits me then I dissociate and it becomes so distant like it hasnt happened. I had the effects of shock on Wednesday last week while walking home from a store, cant explain it but my whole body went into shock and I had no control over emotions, this lasted for only half an hour or so.

Over all of this I do not feel depressed and am thinking I should be, sad but not depressed,,,,strange en I?

So there is part of the story, I'm trying to refocus on other things and dont feel at all threatened by the fact I have to call 999 if I start experiencing breathing difficulties, I dont think it will happen. I was 40 yrs old in September and it is said that Life begins at 40...lol

Anyway everyone has there hand dealt in life and I'm aware that there are a lot worse things people are going through, thats why I deleted the original post.

Thanks for encouraging me to get this out, perhaps I need to.

Cheers me dears ((( )))

Brummie

xenawarrior

OMG ((((((((((Brummie)))))))))

You better call 999 or get into see a dentist quick !! Whatever you do- don't take something that might render you unable to tell if your breathing is being constricted ! OMG, this sounds awful- I feel for you !!

mouthy

Brummie !John just called..Extends his sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad. But about the tooth. Why not get a Dr opinion in it. They can put you out,& remove that root. Even if the gum grows over it. You dont want it!!!The swelling of the side of your face doesnt sound good- Get a second or even third opinion. I am so sorry -I would say your under attack... Hang on sweetie!!!! This too will pass. I love you. You have gone through SO much> Dad,> The DOG ( I know when I lost MY dog after 17 years It was ghastly)> then the tooth, >then the crises of emotions on the way home one day---- STRESS! No wonder your having a pity party I would too....

Brummie

Thanks XW and Mouthy, my wife called the emergency doctor at 6 30am this morning but they wouldnt come out, I got to the dentist at 8:45 and they have given me strong pain killers (which dont appear to be workingtoo good) and anti biotics which can take 24-48 hours to get into the system. I was phoned by the emergency dental hospital twice throughout the day to make sure the breathing wasnt being restricted yet. I really dont feel any restriction there yet so am not worried, I think the meds will eventually stop the swelling and all will be fine, I cant sleep so if it does start to restrict I will be very aware of it. and will take action immediately. I'm not too worried, its just the flamin pain from the root and temple thats getting right on my nerves. I'll be fine, I tend to accept these things as all part of life, there is a lot of good things and a lot of bad things, I'm either too laid back and stupid or I'm totally disossiated from whats happening.

((( )))

outnfree

(((((((Brummie)))))))))

FRIDAY?!!!!!!!! You've been swelling up like a melon since FRIDAY?!!!! This is not right, please phone a dental surgeon immediately!!! (I am assuming that it was your regular dentist who attempted the extraction.) As someone who has had several wisdom teeth removed, one by a surgeon because of twisted roots, and also had a regular dentist dig in my gum to get out pieces of a broken molar, the most discomfort you should be having is swollen gum and inner cheek, with referred pain to the ear, and, of course, an inability to chew anything on the affected side.

You likely have a raging infection!!!! Do NOT wait! Please tell me you'll get help, and soon... If the swelling is travelling, my guess is that the infection is travelling, too. Please go to the Emergency Room, or at least phone them to see if they have a dental surgeon on call.

I'm sorry to hear about your dad and the dog. My belated condolences, as I was unaware of your losses.

A very worried,

outnfree

Well, we cross-posted, but I'm still worried, Brum.

How about some Tanqueray for medicinal purposes, then?

shera

Over all of this I do not feel depressed and am thinking I should be, sad but not depressed,,,,strange en I?

((((((((((((Brummie))))))))))))))))

Sad is a good reaction to what you have gone threw over the past few month.It will pass and you will be the same sweetie Brummie!

In my opinion,depression is something further and more serious than being sad.Depression last longer and can effect your life very negative.

Its not strange just good that your not.

*Heather

shera

Brummie about the tooth....that doesn't sound right,leaving the root there.

I jumped too soon and didn't read your other post.Glad you are getting something done with that.

Feel better soon and *hugs*again.

Brummie

Thanks outnfree, good to see you. I'm not sure what tanquery is? I have strong doses of Ibuprofen and Paracetomal that I have to take together, plus metronidazole which is for the infection. But Friday I went to work on the night and the swelling began there and like a nut I worked right through and couldnt get help saturday due to the only emergency dental services closing at 12pm Saturday afternoon, I started taking ibuprofen Friday night and thought that would do the trick, so that delayed seeking treatment, I didnt realise how bad it was until Saturday night. I've come on to the net to take my mind of it, nothing worse than sitting quietly when In pain, I'd rather focus on other stuff.

((( )))

Brummie

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