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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / June 2005Question about tooth infections and prescriptions
I went to see my dentist about 5 weeks ago with a bad toothace. He identified that I needed a root canal in one, possibly two teeth. I was given a prescription for 30 vicodin, 16 Amoxicillin, and an appointment for the root canal, scheduled for a month later. The next week I returned for a refill of the Vicodin. Then again the following week. The week after that, the week of the root canal, the dentist refused to give me another refill for Vicodin, or any other narcotic, as he put it. My root canal appointment was cancelled that week due to a miscommunication. However, my dentist did open up the tooth to relieve the pressure. That did take care of the actual toothache. He prescribed me Motrin 800 and more amoxicillin. Now it's four days later, and I've complained of throbbing aches in the jaw below the tooth. He prescribed me more amoxicillin. Still no appointment. Now my questions, is it that inappropriate for me to request vicodin for this pain? And how long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's going on here? Thanks! HMO ???  Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen [What's a Temporary?], D.D.S. Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... >I went to see my dentist about 5 weeks ago with a bad toothace. He > identified that I needed a root canal in one, possibly two teeth. I was [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's > going on here? Thanks! I am between jobs with no insurance, living with my parents and dependant upon their help. >HMO ??? > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's >> going on here? Thanks! >I am between jobs with no insurance, living with my parents and dependant >upon their help. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >>> long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's >>> going on here? Thanks! Your description is typical for a large clinic trying to remain profitable with very low reimbursement levels of an HM0. If you are paying out of pocket and getting treated this poorly, you must move on to a different practice. there is no good excuse not to address your pain in 1-3 days unless you refuse to pay for service. .. Stephen Troy, Michigan, USA I am writing on a Tablet-PC,so forgive me if the PC misreads my handwriting. > I went to see my dentist about 5 weeks ago with a bad toothace. He > identified that I needed a root canal in one, possibly two teeth. I was [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's > going on here? Thanks! You don't need more Vicodin. You need for the dentist to do the darned root canal. Allowing you to stay in pain for 5 weeks is unconscionable. Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 Yup > > I went to see my dentist about 5 weeks ago with a bad toothace. He > > identified that I needed a root canal in one, possibly two teeth. I was [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Brooklyn, NY > 718-258-5001 I agree. I'll keep working on it. Thanks. >> I went to see my dentist about 5 weeks ago with a bad toothace. He >> identified that I needed a root canal in one, possibly two teeth. I was [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Steve I'm a patient, and have nearly no medical training. However, antibiotics are typically prescribed for 10 days. Anything less risks reinfection, anything more is a waste. Usually. I can imagine you taking two or three Vicodin a day for a toothache. Sounds like the DDS is being a bit stingy with his prescription pad. As I understand the laws, it's illegal to use someone else's prescription. So, if you call around your friends, explain the matter and bum a couple Vicodin from them, please do it quietly. And don't write about it on this open forum. SignatureChristopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com I went to see my dentist about 5 weeks ago with a bad toothace. He identified that I needed a root canal in one, possibly two teeth. I was given a prescription for 30 vicodin, 16 Amoxicillin, and an appointment for the root canal, scheduled for a month later. The next week I returned for a refill of the Vicodin. Then again the following week. The week after that, the week of the root canal, the dentist refused to give me another refill for Vicodin, or any other narcotic, as he put it. My root canal appointment was cancelled that week due to a miscommunication. However, my dentist did open up the tooth to relieve the pressure. That did take care of the actual toothache. He prescribed me Motrin 800 and more amoxicillin. Now it's four days later, and I've complained of throbbing aches in the jaw below the tooth. He prescribed me more amoxicillin. Still no appointment. Now my questions, is it that inappropriate for me to request vicodin for this pain? And how long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's going on here? Thanks! In other words, you aren't qualified to give medical advice. Webby > I'm a patient, and have nearly no medical training. However, antibiotics > are typically prescribed for 10 days. Anything less risks reinfection, [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's > going on here? Thanks! To James W., More advice... but not medical advice. Is there some reason that you have not been to another dentist? Perhaps there is no one else in your community or ??? I may have missed a post with this explanation. Maybe it would be a good time to look for another dentist. ??? Please understand that I know what it is like to wait a long time for dental care that is necessary because of extenuating circumstances. This is why I have asked if there is a reason why you have not been to see someone else. Webby In article <nospamattmjiatroepidemicnospam-B72C41.18075116062005@news-rdr-02.socal. rr.com>, > In other words, you aren't qualified to give medical advice. > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > long should I use the same antibiotic to clear up one infection? What's > > going on here? Thanks! Close. IOW stormin' moron isn't qualified to give any advice on any subject. Joseph Smith was/is a fraud. >In other words, you aren't qualified to give medical advice. > >Webby > >> I'm a patient, and have nearly no medical training. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com |
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