malta blue
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:08 PM
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Not seeking medical advice.... |
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but I had a wisdom tooth pulled this afternoon and it is bleeding like a mo-fo right now.
I woke up choking on blood :puke: and now it just won't stop.
Can I have a hug?
:cry:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:09 PM
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1. Here's a hug and a big wad of cotton. |
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:10 PM
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and chew on gauze; lots of it.
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:11 PM
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:11 PM
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4. this is NOT medical advice -- just common sense |
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sleep sitting up and GAUZE...gargle with salt water
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:12 PM
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all the "extra" :eyes: gauze they gave me and will opt for the sitting up - thanks :pals:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:15 PM
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7. is there anyone available to run out for more gauze? |
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Edited on Mon Jul-07-08 11:16 PM by Tuesday Afternoon
you can use (kotex or tampons) if you need to...or ...of course cotton balls
sorry to everyone if this is tmi :blush:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:18 PM
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9. I could send Mr MB to the local grocery (5 miles, 24/7) |
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thanks for the idea....
He's gonna love me for this one - but he is still awake :shrug:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:21 PM
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10. btw.... I agree with Lydia... |
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I would not let this go on too long...only you can determine how much blood you are losing. If you start feeling light headed...
I am going to get your thread locked :blush:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:23 PM
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Edited on Mon Jul-07-08 11:27 PM by malta blue
thanks :hug:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:24 PM
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12. ~sending healing vibes~ |
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:14 PM
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6. Good heavens, if this keeps up go to urgent care or an ER |
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especially if you can't go to sleep for fear of choking on blood.
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:16 PM
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I think my dog is so stressed out by the entire situation she will be keeping a close eye on me.
She is snuggled up with her head on my neck just looking at me at this point.
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:31 PM
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I know you're not looking for medical advice, but I would seriously say go to an ER or a walk-in clinic NOW.
It needs to stop bleeding, and not just because you're close to choking on it.
They can make it stop.
GO...
And here's your hug, sweetie...:hug:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:35 PM
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I am sitting up now, and it seems to be coagulating so I just chew on gauze (I raided Little MB's summer camp first aid kit) and will certainly seek medical attention within the next hour if it keeps up.
Thank you :hug:
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:35 PM
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to pack it
:hug:
don't bleed on me now... :D
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:37 PM
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I promise not to bleed on ya... |
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Tue Jul-08-08 06:00 PM
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:hug:
I will glove up :P
;)
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:37 PM
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16. Here's some medical advice |
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Right now, call the dentist/oral surgeon who performed the procedure. You'll get his/her service, of course, but at least your call and concerns will be on record. Request either a call-back tonight or an emergency appointment first thing tomorrow. Even if it was a simple extraction, it sounds like you may still need a stitch or two, in addition to any that you got this afternoon. If you get the call-back, ask if you should go to the ER for stitches.
If you don't get the call-back, and if the bleeding continues, call again first thing tomorrow and ask for the emergency appointment.
And whatever you do, don't go to sleep on your back!
Holy moley, you have my sympathy! I had two extracted in one visit and a third in another visit; in both cases the bleeding had stopped before I got out of the chair and did not recur.
Best of luck, and let us know how it turns out!
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:41 PM
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18. Odd thing is he gave me no antibiotics, no stiches, no pain meds... |
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NADA - ZIP - ZERO.
Just told me to take 3 ibuprofen every 4-6 hours and no smoking/drinking.
Granted, I took some Xanax before I went - and he was fully aware of that.
I will call the service right now and at least get it on record as you suggest.
Thanks :pals:
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Tue Jul-08-08 01:35 AM
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That's insane. I also got big ass pain pills. Of course, I had four out at once.
You have to sleep propped up against pillows. And do the salt water rinses. You can drink things like milkshakes and have simple stuff like tomato soup or broth (nothing with chicken or noodle chunks or veggies) for the first day or two.
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Tue Jul-08-08 02:15 AM
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28. Wow. Large molars usually require sutures, at least all of mine did. |
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Get ahold of that oral surgeon pronto. You should not be bleeding profusely HOURS AFTER a surgery like this.
I am not a doctor, but I've had plenty of dental surgical procedures. What you are describing is NOT typical.
Please let us know what happens.
Lady Ellen of Alpen Knoll
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Tue Jul-08-08 07:28 AM
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It came out completely intact and he said I would be just fine.
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:38 PM
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17. Here's a hug and a moist tea bag |
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to apply. Tannic acid good for this.
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:43 PM
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19. does it matter what kind of tea bag? |
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:48 PM
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20. Regula tea - you're after the tannic acid. Cold water to moist. |
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:50 PM
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21. Thanks - Mr MB is getting me one right now |
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:51 PM
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22. Let me add - don't take aspirin. |
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Mon Jul-07-08 11:52 PM
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23. been taking Ibuprofen... |
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although I just read somewhere that it is a blood thinner as well (?)
I have never heard that before....
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Tue Jul-08-08 12:00 AM
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24. Best to take what your dentist rec. for pain. |
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Tue Jul-08-08 12:03 AM
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I think the teabag is helping :hug:
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Tue Jul-08-08 02:06 AM
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Sorry, no advice but I can give a hug. :hug:
Sounds like Egypt has things under control anyway. :-)
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Tue Jul-08-08 07:27 AM
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Having Egypt is like having a permanent velcro fixture attached to my body :rofl:
I am doing better this morning - Little MB brought me jello in bed for breakfast :D
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Tue Jul-08-08 02:17 AM
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29. Asprin is a blood thinner. Did you have instruction to stop taking aspirin seven days prior to... |
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surgery? That is standard operating procedure always.
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Tue Jul-08-08 02:21 AM
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30. You posted three hours ago, and it is now after midnight on the Pacific Coast. |
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What time was the procedure?
The body has to form a clot where the tooth was usually in a couple of hours.
After that, it might drain a little, but not so much you are in danger of aspirating blood. Please don't scrub your teeth or suck on a straw at all!
If you don't get this under control pretty soon, I'd say you need a dentist's advice pronto.
Hope you get the help you need quickly.
Goodnight now.
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Tue Jul-08-08 02:22 AM
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31. Kicking for Malta Blue in case anyone is available where dawn is breaking... |
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Tue Jul-08-08 02:24 AM
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32. Second kick and turning it over to you guys. Goodnight. |
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Tue Jul-08-08 07:22 AM
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33. thanks Radio Lady.... |
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I finally got it to stop bleeding with a teabag.
It was a rush procedure so I was not told to stop taking aspirin for 7 days prior, and while I may have taken some, it is not part of my daily regimen.
I think the clot had dislodged, but I am doing better now.
My little girl just brought me jello for breakfast in bed (I think she wanted an excuse to have some herself :D )
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Tue Jul-08-08 07:29 AM
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Hope it stays that way :)
:hug:
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Tue Jul-08-08 05:37 PM
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That would absolutely freak me out!! Hope it stopped bleeding by now. :hug:
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Tue Jul-08-08 05:57 PM
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41. oh hell - I won't lie - it freaked me out BIG TIME |
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to wake up with all that going on :scared:
I have been doing better today, but I feel sore when I open my mouth....there are some who would say that is a good thing :P
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Tue Jul-08-08 05:48 PM
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:hug: I'm sooo sorry! That sucks. Hope the bleeding has stopped by now.
I had two wisdom teeth pulled a couple years ago. I only had uppers that were already "erupted", so the extraction was pretty minimal...although I did get sent home with a healthy prescription of Vicodin. :thumbsup: I saved my big-ass wisdom teeth, for some bizarre reason.
:hug: Hang in there.
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Tue Jul-08-08 05:59 PM
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42. damn - damn that dentist.... |
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he would not give me a single painkiller - not even one tablet :mad:
The dentist said the heat probably triggered the bleedout - I have no AC and it is rather warm here these days.
:hug:
It is really nice to see you today :pals:
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Tue Jul-08-08 06:11 PM
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44. WHAT???!!! NO pain meds?? |
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:wtf: I'm shocked.
That's bullshit. :grr:
Sorry, honey. I hear wet teabags are supposed to help.
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Tue Jul-08-08 06:29 PM
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46. nope - just "take 3 advil every 4-6 hours" |
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Wed Jul-09-08 08:12 AM
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49. Well, on the bright side... |
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If the dentist had given you a prescription, it would likely have been for 600mg of ibuprofen every 4-6 hours. That's three Advil.
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Tue Jul-08-08 06:26 PM
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I can't believe he wouldn't give you pain meds! Time to switch dentists! I was completely wiped out when my wisdom teeth were pulled, but at least I had pain meds. Feel better! This is a crummy way to spend summer!
:hug:
Edited to add: I am a big fan of the exclamation point!!!!
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Tue Jul-08-08 06:31 PM
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I just LOVE the exclamation point too!!11!
I am bummed because I like my dentist - just not right now...
Little MB likes him too - she told me "he's nice to look at" :rofl::rofl: Am I in trouble or what??
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Tue Jul-08-08 06:50 PM
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48. Our dentist is very handsome too. |
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Tough call though: Pain meds/eye candy I guess it depends on whether or not you're hurting.
Little mb is going to be a trip of a teenager. :-)
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