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can't deal with all this

sunsets1386
sunsets1386
I just had my wisdom teeth out Monday, all four. They hurt so bad, I feel like one might be a dry socket. I've already missed a week of work with no pay, I'm still in pain and dreading going into work tomorrow. I physically feel sick. I'm out of pain pills and they don't open til Monday. I just want to cry. Or feel better. Its just been one thing after another lately and can't seem to catch a break or make progress anywhere in my life. Any thoughts? Oh and my best friend called me a whiny baby after the first day I was home bc its "just wisdom teeth" and my boyfriend Wii took me hasn't been back to visit and is out getting drunk with his friends. I know just bc I dint feel good does NT mean no on e else can i'm just really struggling here to find a silver living.. And a way to relieve the pain! Help, please
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm sorry you are still in so much pain. Have you called your doctor about it? Its hard for me to remember but I think my serious pain only lasted a day or 2, and mine were quite impacted. So perhaps you are right and there is dry socket or infection going on.

Does the doctor have an after hours number that you can call to get more pain meds and let them know what is going on? If is an infection, they should probably know about it ASAP.

Feel better soon!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry to hear about all the pain, but I just got over a tooth infection and for me advil liquid gels helped alot, I was actully able to go to work and not be in much pain. I hope this is of some help to you, and I hope you feel better soon.
sunsets1386
sunsets1386
Thank you I didn't want to call the after hors emergency number but if I wake up to this same debilitating pain I will definitely be calling. I will also get some Advil liquigels to tide me over. Ughh
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry you are in pain! I would call the doctor back too and get that checked. You should be feeling better by now not worse.

It won't last forever so keep that in mind.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm sorry to hear you still have so much pain, that sounds awful. I would definitely call the doctor's emergency number if it continues and over the counter pain killers don't work. They may be able to call in a prescription for more pain pills (a place like CVS should be open to fill the prescription), or they may tell you to go to an UrgentCare facility or something to make sure it isn't infected. You shouldn't have to go through this much pain. I haven't had mine out, but I know plenty of people who have, and their pain didn't last that long, so I would definitely let the doctor know.

As for a silver lining, you will never have to go through this again. Although I'm sure it doesn't seem like it at the moment, this will eventually be a thing of the past, and you will never have to deal with wisdom teeth ever again.
deleted_user
deleted_user
overlapping the advil w tylenol works really well. I have had multiple surgeries and I never took narcotics that is how I got through it. Something to share with your friend: All those surgeries I had...the pain of drysocket was the worst. Tooth pain can be horrible. Hang in there it won't last forever :-)
sunsets1386
sunsets1386
Thank y'all for the advice. Got lots of Advil today... Found out while i've been gone my coworker who I've gotten very close to put in her two Weeks notice... I'm happy for her and honestly always felt like she was kind of spacey but got to know her none the less and felt a lot of anxiety... I'm almost jealous she got out of there. I'm moving backwards sometimes I feel like... Anndd rambling. My teeth and gums will heal, hopefully sooner rather than later. Got some ice cream and movies to hang in there. My boyfriend is out getting drunk with his family again. He's been so not there for me at all these past couple Weeks, it's hurtful... Then he will say he wants to move away with me and start over, then ignore me or break plans. Ugh, that is something that needs to be fixed, or put to an end actually. This stupid cycle. I do believe the stress is exacerbating the pain, no doubt. Thanks again :)