Toothache :(

[rockyracoon]

I'm in agony with an infection in a tooth. On Metronidazole, so can't even have a strong drink.

I want to drill a hole I my mouth :(

[tonyav]

Can't you have it pulled, rocy. Nothing worse than the toothache imo.

[tonyav]

rocky not rocy.

[ummmm]

I feel for you. Hopefully the meds will kick in soon x

[Cloverjo]

Ouch, rocky. Do you have a dentist appointment booked?
Can you take a painkiller like Co-codamol?

[rockyracoon]

Can't have it pulled, Tony. It's right at the front.

To add insult to injury, it'll cost a fortune in root canal treatment.

Ummm, I think I'd rather go through childbirth again than suffer this.

[rockyracoon]

I've been to the dentist, that's how I get the antibiotics. I'm taking Ibuprofen at the moment, is Co-Codamol available OTC?

[Prudie]

Can only sympathise because I've been through that. Unbearable pain. Loads of clove oil helped as did a hot water bottle on my face. The antibiotics should kick in withing 36 hours at most.

[tonyav]

Ah right, I see rocky. What are the options ?.

[tonyav]

Swilling a drop of whiskey around the painful tooth has helped me in the past, seems to numb it a bit.

[Mamyalynne]

Ask round family and friends for stronger painkillers,as long as you have no reason not to take them you'll be ok till the ABs kick in.

[Peter Pedant]

// is Co-Codamol available OTC?// yes

500 and 15 I think ( no not 500mg Codeine - oo er mrs!)

if oyu are going out to get some then you can take 2 ( 1g ) every two hours until you go to sleep = pain relief occurs up to 6 times

[Prudie]

I used Baileys as well but Rocky can't drink with that antibiotic. It is one of the type that really make you sick with alcohol.

[Cloverjo]

You can buy low strength co-codamol OTC, but higher strength needs a prescription.

[tonyav]

Ah I see, Prudie. Not good.

[melv16]

You need to suck on something warm;-)

[rockyracoon]

Steady on, Melv ;)

Thanks all. Booze would be my preferred painkiller, especially a rather large Manhattan. Unfortunately, drinking with Metronizadole has a better than average chance of inducing vomiting. I have to wait 48 hours after course before I can imbibe, so that's next Sunday :(

[tonyav]

You have my sympathy, rocky.