Infiniti
Posted : 4/15/2008 4:17:01 PM
cakana
When did you have the surgery done? If it's been a few days, you've probably either got a dry socket (very common) or possibly an infection. If you're in a lot of pain, I'd call the office back and tell them you need to be seen today and if they can't get you in, ask them to refer you to someone else. When I worked as a dental asst, we always fit in post-op patients who were in pain. That pain can be horrible and if it's really bad, even Vicodin won't help.
I had it done on Friday. I'm hoping it's not a dry socket...most of the pain is coming from the long line of stitches along the bottom of my jaw on the inside. It sounds crazy, but my body really rejects anything unnatural, and I'm worried that it might be trying to get rid of the stitches. It was always a good thing when I had splinters...my body would push it right back out in a day. But this feels terrible...quite deep-seated in the jaw bone and fairly excruciating. I'm trying to be big and tough about the pain, but it's just so...prominent. Grr!
I appreciate everyone listening to me grumble and complain...sometimes you feel better if you vent your problem to good listeners!
And on a BIG plus side, my boss called to let me know that I got a raise on my yearly review, and it goes into effect this week! What good timing, especially with a house purchase coming up!