I'm a hot mess, friends.
Friday I began getting a toothache, or at least I thought it was a toothache, but then it went away, just in time for my friends to come over. But when I went to bed (at 2 in the morning) it was really, really bad.
I woke up Saturday and it was worse. and my jaw was beginning to swell. And by 5 in the afternoon it was unbearable. I wanted to cut my head off. I tried calling my dentist but there was no way to reach him, no voicemail, no emergency contact number. Nothing. I thought I could live through the pain until Monday, but Brian pointed out that Monday was a holiday and they would be closed.
So, off to Urgent Care I went. Where my blood pressure was 160/110, thanks to the pain level. (I think)
At Urgent Care I was given an antibiotic and told to take 800 mg of Ibuprofen and two Tylenol Three every six hours. Oh, and the doctor, who reminded me of my high school softball coach, told me to call my dentist. Really? You think I should call my dentist? It's a good thing I went there because I NEVER would have thought to call my dentist.
Glad I paid $75 for Coach Dr. Riley to tell me to see The Dentist.
For my Tooth.
So, I've been medicating myself, but trying to just take one Tylenol Three because I have lots of work to do, but sometimes I take two because OH MY GOD THE PAIN. And my jaw, well, is still swelling.
And I have a terrible headache. It's beautiful outside and I feel like crap. Can't a girl catch break?
So, anyway, if you need me, I'll be sitting right here, in my pajamas on my chair ALL WEEKEND LONG. On my computer. All by my lonesome. Don't worry about me.
Have a safe holiday weekend. Enjoy the warmth. Enjoy your family. Enjoy not having a toothache. or a headache.
I like being pitiful, it's pretty fun!
Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: sunshine | May 25, 2008 at 01:09 PM
I really feel for you.
Posted by: Laura | May 25, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Bless you heart! Feel better soon.
Posted by: Mommy Cracked | May 25, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Oh that totally sucks!! I had four of my teeth pulled in the fall and was in horrible pain before then so I feel for you. Keep taking that medicine!!
Posted by: Mel | May 25, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Ouch! Toothaches are the worst and things like this always seem to happen on holiday weekends. I hope you feel better very soon.
Posted by: Sincerely Anna | May 25, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Beth,
I am so sorry you have a toothache. I have dealt with some horrible tooth days before and I feel your pain. Hopefully the antibiotic will kick in quickly. When my dentist prescribed antibiotics for my tooth, he encouraged me to take two for my first dose to get them in me quickly. Just a thought. Hope you feel better VERY soon.
Posted by: Lucia | May 25, 2008 at 02:32 PM
nothin' worse than being in your pjs, at the computer, no plans... and not being able to enjoy it one bit! try to sleep or maybe see if there's an emergency dentist? a friend's son lost a tooth in a bad way and she was able to find an on-call person somehow. sorry don't know more about that, but hope the pain lessens for you. meds!
Posted by: that girl | May 25, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Would it make you feel better for you to know that it snowed a little bit here this weekend and the weather has been continuously cold and sh^!!y!???
It sucks to be in such pain. I'm sorry. Hang in there.
Posted by: Laurie | May 25, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Ouch! =( Toothaches suck a big one! LOL. I hope the Tylenol helps and that you can enjoy the "unexpected break."
Posted by: Debbie | May 25, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Holy painful crap Beth,
Take the meds and feel better.
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | May 25, 2008 at 04:33 PM
ugh! hope the meds are working. aren't there emergent dentists?! geez. hope you're getting pampered and waited on!
Posted by: ~lovelyn | May 25, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Well that just sucks. I had to have a root canal a few weeks ago (not saying that's the case for you!) and suffered through a weekend with excrutiating pain as well. I, however, did not see coach Riley and therefore did not have the luxury of Tylenol 3. I say drug it up and sleep on the couch. Anyone who comes for a showing can just walk around you!
Posted by: Jessica R | May 25, 2008 at 04:45 PM
That's crazy, I wonder what's going on. Out of all the doctors, there should be emergency dentists for sure.
Posted by: RubiaLala | May 25, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Can you find an emergency dental clinic? I wouldn't wait until Tuesday, sounds like you have an abcess.
Posted by: WCD | May 25, 2008 at 07:13 PM
Hope you feel better soon. I'll be spending the holiday working 12 hours. I heard it's supposed to rain tomorrow if that's any consolation. (it made me feel a little better)
Posted by: SarahC | May 25, 2008 at 08:10 PM
OUCH! I have done the killer toothache thing, and I say take the Tylenol 3. It just isn't worth it! The work will be there when you feel all better. Good luck at the dentist - I hope that he can get you in ASAP on Tuesday!
Posted by: Susan | May 25, 2008 at 09:14 PM
OH DEAR. Well, I bet the antibiotics gain some foothold overnight and that you'll have SOME relief just from that. Al just went though this same thing about 2 weeks ago and had some other manifestations of the infection that are too disgusting to write out. You might also try getting a little Orajel PM and putting it right on the gum around that tooth - he said it helped him. Feel better, man. That stinks!
Posted by: Megan (FriedOkra) | May 25, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Have you tried clove oil? Tastes disgusting to start with but numbs the pain amazingly - should be able to get it at drug stores. Its my miracle cure for any tooth pain!
Hope you feel better!
Posted by: Emily | May 25, 2008 at 10:35 PM
YUCK! Hope it gets better soon.
Posted by: Kelly @ Love Well | May 25, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Oh you poor thing! Tootaches are the absolute worst! I hope you get some relief and fast!
Posted by: Mrs. Schmitty | May 25, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Oh ouch!! That stinks. I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: Mystydawn | May 26, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Oh no. Toothaches are the WORST. I hope you are better today?
Steph
Posted by: Adventures In Babywearing | May 26, 2008 at 07:15 AM
OH for heavens sake, girl! I am SO sorry...sounds like a pain in the mouth. :D Ok, I know that was a lame attempt....hang in there! Pray the drugs work and you get to enjoy SOME of the holiday weekend!!! :)
Posted by: Kari | May 26, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Amazing how this stuff crops up on looonnggg weekends, isn't it?
Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by: Leighton aka MyBestInvest | May 26, 2008 at 08:21 AM
OHHHHH I know that pain. My trigeminal neuralgia feels like that, except there's no abcess. Shoots into your ear, eye, sinus, jaw. Crap, I've got to take some Dilaudid just talking about it. Remember that antibiotics are for infection...not pain, keep abreast of the pain, take your Tylenol and ibruprofen. The ibruprofen will reduce swelling and give you better long term results for relief. That and a frozen bag of veggies at the site it you can stand it. Gargling with warm salt water gives relief to the tooth too. Oh, and find a new dentist with emergency hours. My long term doc came on on a weekend once or twice for my kids when they were growing up. You may need one for future use.
Posted by: Jackee | May 26, 2008 at 08:37 AM