Need advice regarding Analgesics (Painkillers)

[Anita18]

I don't see why this suggestion is getting the sarcasm face, I'm just suggesting what I know has helped people in the past with this problem.

When we get helicoptered off to these islands we cannot come back, for 6 weeks (unless you are actually dying or have a broken leg), tooth pain isn't enough for them to send the chopper out so we have to make do with what treatments we can come up with. And salt washes do help some people.

This is because teeth have soft tissue on the inside, the pulp which contains the nerve.

Most tooth pain happens because of infections causing the pulp to swell, pressing on the nerve. Infection can only happen when something breaches the enamel, allowing access to the pulp. Washing your mouth out with salt water helps fight the infection by killing the bacteria in the tissue. Less infection = less swelling = less pain

Oh no, I never use the "sarcasm" face for sarcasm, I've always used it as "blushing because I hate to be the one to tell you this..." kind of thing.

That the salt water isn't help DoomsdayApex could mean that might not be from infection reaching the pulp, but the filling actually touching the nerve or something. Lots of reasons.

Having to be choppered out for any major illness/injuries sounds rough, but I'm sure you make do as best you can. And frankly, people medicate themselves too quickly on the whole. But when it affects your daily life like a toothache, I say bring on the drugs! t:

 

[SaF]

Oh no, I never use the "sarcasm" face for sarcasm, I've always used it as "blushing because I hate to be the one to tell you this..." kind of thing.

That the salt water isn't help DoomsdayApex could mean that might not be from infection reaching the pulp, but the filling actually touching the nerve or something. Lots of reasons.

Having to be choppered out for any major illness/injuries sounds rough, but I'm sure you make do as best you can. And frankly, people medicate themselves too quickly on the whole. But when it affects your daily life like a toothache, I say bring on the drugs! t:

Ohhhhh no worries! Sorry I completely didn't get that... hehe guess thats what comes with being a noob

yeah I completely agree with your point about if the salts not working then its probably the actual filling doing something nasty in there.

Yep drugs are your friends when it comes to tooth pain! That and dentists of course. I've seen team mates treat infected animal bites by holding them in boiling water, but when it comes to tooth pain even they throw in the towel and take the drugs t:

 

[SuperFerret]

Apex, have you tried Care Credit? It might help with your insurance woes.

 

[tzarinna]

I'm out of town for a couple of weeks and I have a massive toothache (nerve highway). An extraction/implant is inevitable but, in the meantime, I need a type of pain-reducer that will 'comfort' until otherwise. I usually forgo pain-relievers and 'toughen-it-out' but broken/bruised bones are a different story. This toothache is preventing me from getting my required 4-6 hours of sleep.

I've taken low-dosage aspirin (81 mg); about 5-6 tablets every 10-12 hours, however, nothing is provided. I still feel significant amounts of pain.

Any suggestions? Thank you in advance Hypers.

Try this. I chipped a tooth and this helped, you won't need to take medicine. After using this you'll want to name your first born after me. You're welcome.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

Apex, have you tried Care Credit? It might help with your insurance woes.

To be honest, I haven't even heard of it. Enlighten me, please.

The closest thing I've had to insurance is Healthcare Insurance (aka Free Clinic Insurance).

 

[DoomsdayApex]

Try this. I chipped a tooth and this helped, you won't need to take medicine. After using this you'll want to name your first born after me. You're welcome.

I'll give anything a shot at this point. I might as well pick this up later tonight.

 

[SuperFerret]

To be honest, I haven't even heard of it. Enlighten me, please.

The closest thing I've had to insurance is Healthcare Insurance (aka Free Clinic Insurance).

It's basically like a credit card you can only use for medical expenses, including dentist and veterinarian visits. It doesn't make things cheaper, but it can make paying a bit easier.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

It's basically like a credit card you can only use for medical expenses, including dentist and veterinarian visits. It doesn't make things cheaper, but it can make paying a bit easier.

I'll definitely look into it. Sounds like something I would be interested in.

One Question: Is it accepted everywhere?

 

[Anita18]

I'll definitely look into it. Sounds like something I would be interested in.

One Question: Is it accepted everywhere?

I've heard of it too - I'm not sure if it's accepted EVERYWHERE, but I've seen it around a bunch of places, for sure. Even my uber-swank plastic surgeon relative takes it.

Just check the website: http://www.carecredit.com/index.html

 

[SuperFerret]

Not everywhere accepts it, but in my experience many places do.