Is it normal i want to kill myself because of a toothache ?

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Hi, please read in full before voting yes or no. I am experiencing *intolerable* toothache pain (abscess on a huge cavity, broken tooth). This is the second abscess I get in about 2 weeks. the first had my whole lower jaw and neck swelling like crazy, but silly me, I still didn't go to the dentist. it bursted by itself after about 10 days (swelling was worse everyday, but pain was almost inexistant, oddly)

Right now I have this second abscess accompanied this time by sharp, deep, excruciating throbbing pain. this time I'll be more than happy to go to the dentist to have the tooth pulled ASAP, problem is.... major pain started saturday morning. no dentist in my area is open on weekends. absolutely none ! I called them all.

so I went to a clinic to see a doctor (without appointment, emergency-type clinic). he prescribed me dilaudid 2mg. when I tried going to bed, the extreme pain kicked back in again. I thought alright, time to take dilaudid while waiting for any dentist to pull my tooth on monday. it's been 1 hour and it doesn't work... nothing works. I'm desperate, trying grandmas cures like garlic, crushed cloves, salted water. nothing relieves pain long enough ! don't get me wrong when I get any 15-30 minutes of partial pain relief it's a blessing and I thank god, but it always comes back.

this is, BY FAR, the worst pain I experienced in my life. of course I'm taking tylenol and advil combined as well. I don't know what to do. I don't know HOW I can tough it out until monday ?

I don't truely want to kill myself of course but when the extreme pain is present, it does cross my mind constantly. Because I'm desperate. only possible ideas is going to the clinic again sunday to get prescribed something different or stronger, or ignore my fatigue due to lack of sleep and do the very long drive to a dentist that is open 7 days.

Any other ideas ?

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  • NormalBabyGirl
    6 years ago

    Aggressive masterbation'll cure what ails ya

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    • peepeeboi
      5 years ago

      I AGREE WITH THAT DADDY, MASTRBATE WITH ME!!!!!!!!!

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  • leodynasty
    4 years ago

    It's normal but don't do it

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  • PaleoArtist
    5 years ago

    Warm not hot salty water, put a swig in your mouth look at the ceiling, don’t gurgle just let it be on the area for a moment. Then look at the sink with your mouth open “don’t spit, spitting hurts”... do this every 10 to 15min...

    At same time between saltwater intervals:
    Get two (2) cups. Put cheap whiskey in one (if your over 21) and hold it in your mouth same as above and when it stops numbing you up let gravity put it in 2nd cup or trash can depending on your aim.

    Do not take sleeping pills, as stated above. If you have a video game where you can kill stuff, while you have the whiskey in your mouth use it. That way when you make it to the dentist you’ll be out of it enough that the pain-shot will work better (if at all) sometimes with an abscess they can’t pull it until the infection goes down, other times they can’t numb you up. So your gonna wanna be so tired you can’t function when you get there. Shit sucks I know.

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    Maybe you could try some sleeping meds. If you're rested enough to drive safely, I'd suggest just going to the dentist that's far away.

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    Yep. Your case is way more serious, but I got a hairline crack on my front tooth from some really hot glaze, (stupid me). I was in constant, aching, stinging, pain for like 2 weeks.

    I wanted to kill myself, also because my parents wouldn't take me to the dentist at the time.

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  • frienddp
    6 years ago

    fight thru it

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  • randypete
    6 years ago

    try hanging your self

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  • rayb12
    6 years ago

    WHAT HAPPEN NOW U GO DENTIST WHAT!

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  • Boojum
    6 years ago

    Toothache is awful.

    I've found that keeping my head elevated helps. When you lie flat, the blood pressure in your head increases, and this can make the throbbing worse.

    My preferred anesthetic for toothache is a good Scotch. Swish it around your mouth, and consume until the pain is gone or you just don't give a shit anymore. Then go to sleep sitting up.

    Driving when exhausted and distracted by pain is not a great idea.

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  • e51pegasi
    6 years ago

    Try rubbing a spirit, whisky, vodka or gin on and around the tooth & gum. Cover the affected area with the strongest booze you can get your hands on. Apparently it helps a bit.

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    Yes, it is normal to be very distressed over extreme pain. I'm really sorry you're going through this, but unfortunately I don't have any advice. ): I guess you should go back to the clinic as early as possible on Sunday.

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  • SmokeEverything
    6 years ago

    Just swish it out with salty water or vodka to get the infection out.

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