January 25, 2006
Being not of sound mind and body (Darvocet), I went to extreme measures last night.
The root canal from last week is still infected. I have a resistance to the antibiotic prescribed, so the swelling and pain continued. The swelling has spread to the roof of my mouth.
Stopped by the endodontist yesterday and had more work done on the infected tooth. Then he lanced the swelling in the roof of my mouth to drain it. That was a relief, but unfortunately the swelling came back. AND IT IS DRIVING ME NUTS. Talk about pain!
So, last night I had gone to bed but couldn't fall asleep. I decided to perform my own surgery on myself. Inspired by the guy who cut his arm off when he fell in a crevasse while hiking. I sterilized a fresh #11 XActo knife blade and set up a small mirror so that I could see my work. Took a big breath and made the cut. A salty taste engulfed my mouth. I took the butt end of a pair of tweezers and applied pressure to the swollen area.
That made the side of my head throb with pain, so I halted the at-home surgery and laid down to ease my rising heart rate.
My new antibiotic isn't working fast enough. I feel like I want to die.
Puts a crimp in training, doesn't it? I rode my trainer last night in spin class, but wasn't feeling too handy dandy.
Posted by megabeth at January 25, 2006 11:22 AM
That's disgusting!!! Stop that immediately!!!!!!!!
Blech.
I do know, however, that the slightest problem with the mouth (gums, teeth, anything) seems to cause the whole head to ache. I feel for ya.... get better soon, but stop playing with knives!!
Posted by: Grouchy Old Yorkie Lady at January 25, 2006 02:55 PM
Maybe you should be on a different antibiotic... There are a couple of good alternatives that work well in resistant cases.
Posted by: An Endodontist at January 25, 2006 03:26 PM
The first he prescribed was amoxicillin. Now I'm taking clindamycin.
Posted by: megabeth at January 25, 2006 03:28 PM
Beth, it is rare when I am exceeded in such horribly ill-thought-out shenanigans. I bow to your superior talents. And urge you to reconsider keeping #11s in your home.
Posted by: Terry Oglesby at January 25, 2006 04:38 PM
3 Steps:
1) Tilt head back
2) Open mouth
3) Insert one bottle of Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum
That should do the trick.
Posted by: Duh-Reader at January 26, 2006 06:40 PM