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What Can I Take Or Do For Severe Pain After A Filling
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What can I take or do for severe pain after a filling?
Many: You can take over the counter tylenol, (acetaminophen) Ibuprofen or similar drugs for the pain. You can also try numbing gels: oragel, anbesol. Gargle with warm salt water also helpful. If the above don't work, call your dentist to be re-evaluated or for stronger prescription pain medication. ...Read more
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What do I take or do for severe pain after cavity filling?
Call your dentist: "severe" pain is not usual following dental fillings unless. Otc pain medication like Ibuprofen should be adequate to relieve any discomfort following fillings. Cold sensitivity might sometimes occur at first but should gradually diminish. "severe" pain could simply be caused by a "high" spot on a filling that needs adjusting, or it might signal a deep filling that's affected the tooth nerve. ...Read more
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What can I take for severe pain after cavity filling?
Ibuprofen works: I would contact your dentist as there may be another problem besides pain like infection or the filling is too high. Ibuprofen works well for pain unless you have a medical condition which contraindicates taking an nsaid. Again contact your dentist to get some help. ...Read more
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What can I do for the pain after a pulpectomy?
Call your dentist: Did you have root canal treatment started and did they specifically call it a pulpectomy? A pulpectomy is something that is done when there isn't enough time to do root canal or endodontic therapy. It will often reduce pain until you can return for more complete treatment, but there may be pain too. If you weren't prescribed pain medication, contact the dentist who started your treatment. ...Read more
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If I have a severe headache what medications can I take if I'm pregnant? Or what can I do to relieve the pain?
YOU CAN TAKE TYLENOL (acetaminophen): You can take Tylenol (acetaminophen)
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What can I do for pain after a colonoscopy?
Call your doctor: Your doctor should know immediately if you are having pain after a colonoscopy. ...Read more
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I had a kidney removed due to cancer. Can I take ibuprofen for a toothache. If not, what can I take for pain relief?
Antibiotics: This should alleviate the infection which is causing the pain, then you can cure the problem by having the tooth treated properly either by endodontics, periodontics or oral surgery all depending on the proper diagnosis and your decision as to how you wish to treat your body. ...Read more
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What should I do for severe pain after cavity filling?
Dentist: See your dentist.
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I have a fractured spine and I need muscle pain relief. What can I take and who can get it for me?
See your PCP: There are many muscle relaxers available. Any physician can prescribe them. ...Read more
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I am pregnant what can I do or take to releave a severe toothache?
See a dentist: In general Acetaminophen has the least potential for any complications, but it is not always so effective for toothaches. Dental treatment, done safely, is not contra-indicated during a routine pregnancy. Visit http://www.Drplitt.Com/maternity-dentistry/ for more information. ...Read more
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What can I do for a severe fever?
See a doctor: Just about anything that's "severe, " including a fever, requires medical evaluation, . ...Read more
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Please tell me what can I take or use for the after pain of a tattoo?
Depends: If this is a small one then sometimes icing it and simple over the counter pain relievers would likely do well. If it is a large one then perhaps you may need to see your doctor who could give you something stronger if necessary. ...Read more
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After how long of having a stomach ache should I try to see a doctor?
Depends: Ther are some serious things that can cause stomach with so many different signs and symptoms for each cause. It is a good idea if after 2-7 days that a doctor should see what is happening with you stomach. ...Read more
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What can I do for a tooth ache?
Pain treatment.: A persistent tooth ache needs to be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider. Untreated it can potentially lead to more serious conditions. ...Read more
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What pain reliever should I take after dental work if I have a history of a-fib?
Ask your dentist: Without a complete medical history and an understanding of what was done, it is difficult to suggest anything because of possible problems. A phone call to your dentist should get you a safe and effective answer. ...Read more
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Severe headache after air travel. What can I do or take to relieve this?
Pseudoephedrine, AND: Momzbma, if you have headaches after air travel, it is possible that you are not equalizing pressure in your sinuses well. Although sometimes Pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine tablets can help with this, i would recommend discussing it with your family doctor and possibly seeing a ear/nose/throat (ENT) physician for further evaluation. ...Read more
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What can help relieve a horrible toothache, can't get to a dentist until tomorrow and I really can't take this pain. Took a aspirin & hav a lil relief?
Advil,Tylenol (acetaminophen): Maximum pain relief from combination of 600 mg ibuprofen and acetaminophen of 500-650 mg. Keep head elevated (sleep in a recliner or use an extra pillow) at night till you can see the dentist. Cold compress may help, heat will probably make things worse. ...Read more
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I suffer from back pain , what can I do or what medication I can take for the pain ?
See doc for eval: 19 year old female with back pain may be referral from uterus as well as spine pathology. See your doc for complete exam to determine exact cause, then treatment options will beci ...Read more
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How can I get rid of excessive gas in my stomach? When I take advil, (ibuprofen) I will have excessive gas. I have to take Advil (ibuprofen) for my pain :( otherwise I will be miserable. Can you please suggest how can I reduce or minimize the symptoms
Try switching...: Ibuprophen is not as strong or lasting as naproxen. You can get 500mg tablets to take twice daily (90 days worth) for $10.00 at most walmarts, krogers, target, etc. Switching to Naproxen may not give you gas and and better pain relief. Try some otc alleve and see if your GI tract works better. ...Read more
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I have pain and swelling a few days after a root canal. How can I treat this?
Call ur dentist: You may have an infection.
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What can I take or do for severe pain after a filling?
Many: You can take over the counter tylenol, (acetaminophen) Ibuprofen or similar drugs for the pain. You can also try numbing gels: oragel, anbesol. Gargle with warm salt water also helpful. If the above don't work, call your dentist to be re-evaluated or for stronger prescription pain medication. ...Read more
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What do I take or do for severe pain after cavity filling?
Call your dentist: "severe" pain is not usual following dental fillings unless. Otc pain medication like Ibuprofen should be adequate to relieve any discomfort following fillings. Cold sensitivity might sometimes occur at first but should gradually diminish. "severe" pain could simply be caused by a "high" spot on a filling that needs adjusting, or it might signal a deep filling that's affected the tooth nerve. ...Read more
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What can I take for severe pain after cavity filling?
Ibuprofen works: I would contact your dentist as there may be another problem besides pain like infection or the filling is too high. Ibuprofen works well for pain unless you have a medical condition which contraindicates taking an nsaid. Again contact your dentist to get some help. ...Read more
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What should I do for severe pain after cavity filling?
Dentist: See your dentist.
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I got 4 bottom fillings a few months ago, and then 4 upper fillings on the same side 1 week ago,still having severe pain on top,now on bottom too?
Contact your dentist: The tooth "nerve" itself may be "hurting" due to the trauma of the procedure or the cavity was too deep. Contact your dentist, because it is possible that you have irreversible pulpitis, and possibly need root canal therapy. Get Tylenol (acetaminophen) or NSAIDs OTC to control the pain. ...Read more
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What causes severe pain in tooth after a filling?
Several factors. : Deep cavities require deep fillings. Tooth colored fillings can contract and be sensitive for a while. Nerves from cavities can be irritated during the filling process, so the nerve can become inflamed enough to then need a root canal. If the filling is to "high" or the bite is to hard, then the tooth can become sore and sensitive also. ...Read more
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Filling fell out and i need help with severe pain?
Pulpal pain: Pulpal pain can be provoked by many factors including heat and cold, pressure from teeth contact, head position. Sounds like the pain of irreversible pulpitis that is characterized by prolonged pain provoked by a stimulant or is spontaneous. My recommendation is: cover the tooth with otc feeling material, otc advil (ibuprofen) 2 tab as need it. See your dentist first thing in the morning for diagnosis and tx. ...Read more
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I still have severe pain weeks after cavity fillings. What can I do?
See your dentist: "severe" pain sounds like you're having pain throughout the day and possibly even having trouble sleeping/eating...If this is the case see your dentist asap. ...Read more
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How do you tell if you pulled out a filling? Filling seems like it's still in, but causing severe pain. If i pulled it out, do I need extraction?
See your denist: They would need to examine the tooth to determine what treatment is needed. ...Read more
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How can I alleviate severe pain in tooth after filling?
Visit your dentist: The decay was too close to the pulp and some bacteria had already managed to reach and damaged the nerve. Deep tooth decay that are close to the nerve is always a possible root canal therapy. Visit your dentist for examination, x-ray and treatment. ...Read more
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I had a tooth extraction and a filling but I am severe pain in my gums and jaws what could be the problem
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More info needed...: Extraction and filling same arch, same side? Was the filling deep? Did you have an infection? Simple or complex extraction? Answers to these questions would go a long way in answering yours. Please see your treating dentist for a follow-up visit. ...Read more
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I am having chest pains and filling really bloated have had multiple embolisms in the couple of years should l do to the er. I am in severe pain.
Chest pain: I you are having severe chest pain with history of embolisms I would go to the nearest emergency room. Good Luck I would also make sure someone else is taking you ...Read more
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Normal for severe pain from cold water one month after fillings? Constant dull throbbing pain in lower section (3 fill, 1 RCT). Headache earache. Ibup
Abnormal filling: this seems poor filling by dentist drinking cold water for a day may occur . go consult other dentist if you want to improve. ibuprofen cant help in such problems it can help some in headache no reason to have speech deficits after dental work during monthold care ...Read more
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Is this a serious matter? I have a crowned tooth and have had severe pain since friday in what seems to be straight down the tooth..You can see part of the silver filling through the top of the tooth, there is no swelling but with just losing my job tryin
I : I am not sure what exactly your problem is but based on the fact that you are having pain i would consult a local dentist and help him pinpoint the problem and what it would cost to fix. ...Read more
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Fillings on front teeth 03/12/15, local anesthetic, severe pain around nose.
Not uncommon: Local anesthetic injection sites are typically sore for several days. Also dental treatment may result in tooth discomfort due to inflammation of the nerve inside a tooth. Take an NSAID OTC or Tylenol (acetaminophen) to help with any pain, if necessary. If the pain persists or worsens after a few days, see your dentist. Best of luck. ...Read more
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Upper molar is turning gray/blue near gum after having filling done. In pretty severe pain in gums and lymph node under chin? Many red/white sores
Go Back : to your dentist. (S)he will tell you if you need further treatment. ...Read more
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Dentist said fillings were leaking and replaced them 5 days ago. Been in severe pain since both teeth and jaw pain.. Pls help me know why?
High?: Possible cause is high fillings which could also cause jaw problems. Other causes include a nerve irritation which may or may not heal, injection irritation of the muscles of the jaw. Call you dentist and have the area checked out. ...Read more
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What medicine can I take after a filling?
OTC: If you have some sensitivity or discomfort following a filling, take some otc pain medication such as advil, motrin, aleve, tylenol (acetaminophen) or what you would normally take for a headache. If the discomfort worsens or lasts more than day or so, call your own dentist for advice. ...Read more
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How long will it take for a filling a cavity to fall out?
Varies widely: No set time frame can be given. In general, dental restorations last about 10 years. Depending on the size of the filling, its location, and how well you brush and take care of it, it can last a whole lot longer. In some instances, it can have problems much sooner. ...Read more
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