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#4264365 - 05/27/16 12:26 AM Been a tough week for me.  
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Started last Saturday after getting done mowing and taking a shower. Get ready
eat supper and was not feeling well. Been having tooth ache for some time and gave
no thoughts. Overnight things started getting worse a fever and then sharp pains
in jaw.
Turned out I had an Abscess tooth and it was seriously infected. Had to till
Monday for a dental office, and then only wait even longer till Tuesday. They take
and X-Ray and and look at me say they can`t help and give me referral to an oral
surgeon in Mankato. They gave me an Antibiotic and pain killer prescription and
sent me on my way.
After 3 days of no eating or sleeping. At least I had something
to make me sleep now. Get home call in my referral and get Friday AM appointment.
Wake up Wednesday morning and the entire side of my face had blown out. Looked like
I had gain 40lbs on one side. Even stretching my mouth half way. Cheek ballooned out
like a baseball. Went into the Emergency explaining my problem and if they could
help. Google told me horror stories about leaving an infection get this bad. I was less
then a week away from being dead if it spread into my spine and lungs.

Spent 7 hours there with the ER in Contact with my oral surgeon. They worked out a
an injection IV plan plan to get the swelling down so I could get it pulled. Pumped
me full of Antibiotics,steriods, and 3 other types. Felt pretty good after. Then the
held me up and sent me down to get my blood pressure under control. Was 185 over 93
in the ER. Wonder why. So they have me taking 2 types BP Meds now. Swelling dropped
by half by time I left to go get prescriptions filled. Face felt weird all stretched
out.

Get up the the morning after a stormy night, rough sleeping, woke up every 1 hour
in bucket of sweat. All drugs making my body fight the infection.
Get to oral surgeon this morning and took forever to get in and get it done. During consult
he points out me and the wife how far the infection had spread and if the ER would have
not done what they did the night before, he would visiting with me in an ICU today.

He knocked me out and pulled the infected tooth, was suppose install a drain for the
infection put never did. Now wants me back friday the 3rd to put it in. Then what, we
leave on vacation on the 7th to the 17th. Whats this drain suppose to do and how to get
out. How do I eat with it. Will be making some calls tomorrow to find out if its worth
doing it now or waiting to get back. Was like ER after getting Oral surgeon day upgrade.
ER wanted to leave the IV plug in worst for the surgeons. Like hell could where one of
overnight at home and go through the shower. Pull it.

What really sucks now that its out, I am hungrier then hell with no way eat what I really
want, Gotta drink my food for a coupe a days. And those 875mg penicillin tablets are really
tough. What ever you eat, stay close to the toilet. You will need it. Run though ya like
water. The Codone pain tabs reverse this, But I really don`t like to use them. Only used
one two some sleep my worst night.


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#4264367 - 05/27/16 12:31 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: JimK]  
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If you are getting heavy antibiotics, make sure you take some probiotics. Your guts need the right bacteria and enzymes to process your food. Yogurt might be a good hing for you. Easy to eat and has good bacteria. But I would recommend you discuss probiotics and yogurt with a physician. My lay mans thoughts may not be appropriate for the regimen they have you on.

Wishing the best for you. Sorry you are having to go through this.


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#4264368 - 05/27/16 12:34 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: JimK]  
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Sorry to hear about your issues, hope you are getting better. I would also recommend taking a rain check on the "vacation." Get better first.


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#4264380 - 05/27/16 01:02 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: JimK]  
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Sorry to hear that. Antibiotics can be very tough on the gut. Maybe a stay cation is in order. You won't be able to enjoy yourself anyways. I wish the best of luck to you man.

#4264382 - 05/27/16 01:05 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: - Ice]  
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Originally Posted By: - Ice
Sorry to hear about your issues, hope you are getting better. I would also recommend taking a rain check on the "vacation." Get better first.


In my profession,or not so much, A vacation is what the doctor ordered, the job is killing me more.
When you live at work you can`t escape the everyday drama and feel responsible for taking care of
it all. because I do. I am the only one working here with 2 buildings 51 units in 1 37 in mine. 5
acres of lawn to mow, 4 miles of trimming. Halls to vacuum, light bulb changing every day, and a
million other jobs that would take up 50 more pages.

No, have already paid for to, not an option to skip out on a non-refundable vacation. Just
as much a chance of dying at home waiting. Then going and feeling good again.


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Originally Posted By: JimK
No, have already paid for to, not an option to skip out on a non-refundable vacation. Just
as much a chance of dying at home waiting. Then going and feeling good again.



Jim I'm sorry to hear of your trouble, I wish you all the best in getting better soon.

Regarding the vacation... Where you would be going... Is it the kind of place that would have quality medical help, in case you *did* need it while there? Maybe consider some recon to determine what kind of dentistry and ER options are in the immediate area.

Take care, Sir!


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#4264389 - 05/27/16 01:31 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: JimK]  
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I just finished with a badly infected wound in my leg and part of the treatment was masses of antibiotics. Yep, they certainly mess you up inside.

I ate lots of natural yoghurt after the antibiotics were finished and after a couple of days my systems were back to normal.


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#4264391 - 05/27/16 01:36 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: JimK]  
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At the least, discuss this upcoming vacation with your doctor/dentist, with the goal of making sure they prescribe enough meds to cover the time you are away from home, should it turn out you need them.

Good luck, and I hope you have a smooth recovery!

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We rented a house in Munising Michigan on Lake Superior. Most beautiful region on the
UP north shore. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. If I were todie anywhere. This
would be it. On my own terms. Not my crappy job.

Yes, they have good medical care there and in Marquette.

Besides, I am already 3/4 cured. infected tooth pulled and infection down
by 2/3`s. I keep taking the antibiotics and vacation will go fine. Just
need to time my locations near a toilet.


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#4264393 - 05/27/16 01:39 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: JimK]  
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Ouch!

Glad to hear the tooth is out and you're on the mend.

Damned stitches in your mouth are an annoyance, though, aren't they?


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#4264394 - 05/27/16 01:44 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: JimK]  
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Will let you all know about the talk I have with my surgeon tomorrow. Now
the infection is under control and not spreading like it was. should be
no issue. We already talked about when and where we were going with him.
Just pisses me off, he did not put the drain in today when he had me knocked
out. Already paid $813.40 out of pocket including the drain. Now to have to
another 75 mile round trip. Conversation won`t be so nice when it keeps costing
me more.


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I'm making an appointment tomorrow! I've been putting off getting a tooth pulled that lost a filling and then broke and ground it down over the last year.

I agree about getting some info in advance, maybe get records sent ahead took a dentist, just in case.


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#4264406 - 05/27/16 02:46 AM Re: Been a tough week for me. [Re: Raw Kryptonite]  
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Originally Posted By: Raw Kryptonite
I'm making an appointment tomorrow! I've been putting off getting a tooth pulled that lost a filling and then broke and ground it down over the last year.

I agree about getting some info in advance, maybe get records sent ahead took a dentist, just in case.


Good idea, I was fool to believe the pain will go away, started back January. It came and went, keep having
use a toothpick near the tooth that already had filling but a new cavity formed under and behind it hiding
the source and inflaming pain when food was not stuck in it.

No need to send ahead any paper work. Have a mountain of it to take along that was giving all this week.
And a pile of prescriptions and their paperwork.


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that sucks Jim, but glad it is mostly in the past now. Have a great vacation. I know what you mean about work becoming too entwined with your life. several of my customers feel free to drop in if they think they have not seen enough of me recently, but they really do mean well...
Munising is a great place to rest up and recoop.


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Tough week indeed, glad to read it's getting better now. Hope you can still enjoy the vacation!


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Just talked it over withe surgeon, he said when they extracted the infected tooth a great
amount of infection fluid drained out and was sucked up. Therefore putting in a drain was
not necessary. As for next weeks appointment. He was fine with canceling it as long as I
keep taking the 875mg penicillin tabs and keep on track with the aftercare sheet. To call
him if I have problems. He said that tooth was like a plug holding back the fluid and the
dental assistant had to work the suction fast.

So now worries about vacation. Now its back to work. 4 days sick really put me behind and
then to start planing to get packed.

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Here's hoping you stay on the road to a speedy recovery Jim!
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Yep, the older we get, the more important it is to have taken care of your teeth.

If it all goes bad, and you have tens of thousands, you can get implants.
That's about the only viable option.

No false teeth yet for me....but I see no option in the future.
I have too many crowns and fillings.
My dental bills are way too high, just for maintenance....

Lost my dental insurance with my pension cuts.
No medical.
Very painful, all around.

Yep, the trick is....don't wait. Get it fixed ASAP....or else. wink

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Just got back from taking my 96 year young mother to the dentist for an abscessed tooth. She had it opened to drain and goes back in 2 weeks to finish the job.

Like you Jim, the pills are keeping her near the throne room.


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Can`t wait to be able to eat something more solid. Can`t stand mushy diet and running to
the throne. Not looking forward to finishing them on vacation. Those pills suck.


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