Question 1

painful neck lymph node.blood results negative.no sign of being sick no infection in ear. no toothache, please help. pain to eat too or swallow.

Accepted Answer

Please see below: Sometime this could be due to inflammation of thyroid gland. Please check thyroid panel.

Question 2

my toothache infection has returned, can i start taking amoxicillin again?

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Yes: If you received Amoxicillin for an infection then you need to see a dentist. The cause of the infection needs to be found and treated. Serious consequences can occur from relying on an antibiotic and not seeking treatment.

Question 3

how can i stop the pain of a toothache/ infection until i can afford to go to the dentist ?

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OTC pain meds..: ... Will help, but only for so long. The longer you wait, the worse and more expensive the treatment will get. If you are infected, then the tooth will need root canal therapy and a crown if it can be saved. By waiting, the tooth will decay more, it will be extracted, and an implant/post/crown will cost more than restoring it now. See if your dentist offers a payment plan.

Question 4

very bad toothache, getting worse every day. help! could it be an infection?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: But does it really matter? All that matters is that you have not yet called a dentist for an appointment. This problem will not resolve by itself. Call today and feel better tomorrow... Things will only get worse, real fast if you don't treat this soon.

Question 5

i have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection?

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Maybe: It might work. You might need a high dose. Many dentists start with  this. If it doesn't work after a few days you may have to change the antibiotic but the bottom line is to get the tooth fixed!!

Question 6

i have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection... how long do it takes to start working?

Accepted Answer

Self Medication: Please do not self medicate yourself. The antibiotics will not solve your problem, which is a rotten tooth. There is absolutely no substitute for proper dental care. Even if the swelling goes down with the meds, it will come back quickly and in the end you will not only suffer more, but you will still need to see a dentist. Please call for an appointment. Pills do not fix teeth or gums.

Question 7

have toothache been to dentist and told it's not an infection. pain is so bad can hardly eat or drink and when i do manage to i'm sick. what 2 do?

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: Have you been treated, or do you need treatment? We know it is not an infection, but since you've been to the dentist why are you still in pain? Please revisit the dentist and have the situation re-evaluated.

Question 8

what is the best pain killer to dull toothache after taking amox for an infection?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: The best otc pain killer to take for tooth pain is ibuprofen.

Question 9

toothache and abscess, brain infection related?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Infection in the teeth near the sinuses as well as septic emboli form any dental infection  can  potentially lead to infections in the brain.   That is why dental infections should be taken seriously.

Question 10

i'm trying to see if i take a penicillin prescription will it make my toothache worse i don't have an access yet but imy thinking its a gum infection?

Accepted Answer

Fill your Rx: unless you are allergic to penicillin, begin penicillin as prescribed.

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Painful neck lymph node.blood results negative.no sign of being sick no infection in ear. no toothache, please help. pain to eat too or swallow.

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My toothache infection has returned, can i start taking amoxicillin again?

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How can i stop the pain of a toothache/ infection until i can afford to go to the dentist ?

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Very bad toothache, getting worse every day. help! could it be an infection?

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I have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection?

A member asked:

I have an toothache can i take amoxicillin for 7 days to kill the infection... how long do it takes to start working?

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Have toothache been to dentist and told it's not an infection. pain is so bad can hardly eat or drink and when i do manage to i'm sick. what 2 do?

A member asked:

What is the best pain killer to dull toothache after taking amox for an infection?

A member asked:

Toothache and abscess, brain infection related?

A member asked:

I'm trying to see if i take a penicillin prescription will it make my toothache worse i don't have an access yet but imy thinking its a gum infection?

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