I have had an abcess over my tooth for a month, have been on antibiotics for 25 days awaiting root canal...have daily headaches...wondering if abcess is causing problem or...is it something else..the back of my neck hurts and the headaches are usual there..I jump when anyone rubs the back of my neck...which could it be? either or neither??
2006-11-23 14:56:58 · 9 answers · asked by Laea 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you have a problem with your tooth, it can very easily manifest itself as a headache, especially behind/around your eyes. You should call the dentist and have the date moved up/closer so you can get it taken care of immediately. A person should only be on antibiotics for 7 to 14 days. After that, the bacteria become resistant to the medication, and this could very well be what has happened. The bacteria that caused the abscess have most likely become resistant and are now migrating to other parts of you body. Have the date moved closer, and also have your dentist put you on a more potent antibiotic.
2006-11-23 15:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by Haveitlookedat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having had many dental problems throughout my life, I have found that absesses and other dental problems including infections can not only cause headaches, but they spread poison throughout the body and upset the chemical system. I would definitely get this checked out. Having an absess for this long period of time without some immediate relief is crazy! By now, the antibiotics should have worked -seems to me 25 days is a long time without results. Usually, you don't get that many pills in the bottle. Only two weeks worth. Check with your dentist.
2006-11-23 15:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had your problem. My tooth has an abcess that's why it is so painful Our nerves in our gums are connected with our headache, so your tooth is the main reason for headache and neck problem. Go visit your dentist asap tp do a root canal for you, unless you still want to save your tooth or extraction if you dont want to go under a painful root canal! good luck!
2006-11-23 15:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headaches can be caused by dental abscesses, root canal disease, underbite, overbite and night time tooth grinding. Cavities also can cause headaches.
The common denominator is an irritation of the powerful trigeminal nerve, which supplies teeth with sensitive nerve fibers.
This can trigger the brain stem and the cortex of the brain to produce a severe, overpowering headache. See your dentist, if you are aware that your teeth are the cause of this headache.
Please see your dentist asap hope you feel better soon :)
2006-11-23 15:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and abcessed tooth can cause swelling in the upper neck and cheek ... see a dentist no later than Monday!
2016-03-29 07:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be anything but since the headaches are daily you need to see the doc to find out what is causing them and figure out what to do for them. If you are taking pain medicine almost every day they could even be rebound headaches. See the doc to find out what is going on.
2006-11-23 14:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be...there is a main vein there by our jaw lines. Just call your dentist or doctor to make sure it's nothing serious.
2006-11-23 14:59:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probley your neck thats givin you headaches... it could be stress'but i would get it checked out at your docters soon... it could be more serious soon go asap good-luck
2006-11-23 15:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely get it checked out - why suffer
2006-11-23 15:01:47 · answer #9 · answered by Claire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋