I had oral surgeery Friday morning. My face is swollen and my mouth really hurts. I can't eat much at all and the meds they give me make me sick without food does any body have any suggestions or ideas that may help me feel more at ease? Thanks for any response in advance!!!
2007-04-08 06:34:11 · 10 answers · asked by lyttledarlin 4 in Health ➔ Dental
I want to thank everybody thats responding i really appretiate it!!!
2007-04-08 08:56:25 · update #1
LORI,
IBUPROFEN IS AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MED. THIS COMBINED WITH WARM MOIST HEAT, LIKE HOT MOIST TOWELS WILL HELP BRING DOWN THE SWELLING.
ANY CODEINE MEDS FROM THE DOCTOR CAN CAUSE STOMACH UPSET.
ICE WON'T HELP NOW, IT'S USEFUL IN THE FIRST 24 HOURS AFTER SURGERY.
IBUPROFEN IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN LIQUID FORM.
2007-04-08 11:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they give you an antibiotic too? You may have to go back for a post -op appointment asap. As far as the other meds...you will feel sick if you don't take them with food so try your best to have something in your stomach when you take them. Make sure you take your meds though until you get to your dentist.
2007-04-08 07:10:00 · answer #2 · answered by jacklin84 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liquids are good. Make sure you stay hydrated. Popsicles and yogurt and ice cream and Smoothies. Put an ice pack on the swollen parts for fifteen minutes then try to eat. Call your surgeon's office and tell them you are having issues. They may be able to get you another pain reliever.
2007-04-08 06:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat pasta ans ice cream .... went through the same on tuesday.. sucks huh! Just take it easy rest Don't yawn and take some advil also make sure to eat like oatmeal with your pain meds or YES your tummy will hurt like KRAZY!! Good luck
2007-04-08 08:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by whatstha'bizness 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is more an anxiety attacks after the surgery , i am not telling you that it is normal but then you could wait for more days , weeks till you woulld find out normal for a change of your physical you . just relax take it easy and go on with your normlaq routine in life .
2016-05-20 00:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by amada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got 4 wisdom teeth pulled , I ate baby food and jello. Sleep and time is all that can help.
2007-04-09 07:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink juices ,lots of water and broth soups
if those meds make you sick, take Advil or Tylenol
2007-04-08 06:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bet your mouth is swollen because your husband knocked your teeth out, mouthy woman.
Now get used to that liquid diet until you learn how to speak to men.
2007-04-09 06:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
slim fast, after my oral surgery and continuous work after, I lived on slim fast for about 9 months.good luck.
2007-04-08 08:03:11 · answer #9 · answered by Megan P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
rinse with salt water,or call your dentist ASAP.It sounds like you may have a dry socket or it might be infected.
2007-04-08 06:44:19 · answer #10 · answered by toomuchpain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋