[kittykins]

Hi. I am new here and have a question about mandibular infections-- infections of the jaw bone. I am really concerned.

It all started out as ear pain in November. I was given loads of anti-biotics - then a balance test. The balance test was normal. I had vertigo, ear pain, ear ringing-- on the left side.

In December and January my face on the left side started hurting... and I ended up with a root canal -- upper tooth-- first molar. They used carbocaine b/c this is all I can use. I wasn't given anti-biotics before this- they did it the same day I came in.

Well, the pain I was having was actually in my bicuspid tooth- on the left side- but the pain when they tapped was on the first molar.

Now, it feels like I have pressure in my head- and in these two teeth. Neither feel right. I have been checked by many dentists and a different endodontist twice. Today he said- it was a bit sensitive...

I had a CT scan in February for facial pain and it was normal- but online it says you have to have a bone scan.

My temple hurts. My ear hurts. Those two teeth hurt-- and he says that we will give it a month when I am off of these anti-biotics and recheck the bicuspid (pointed tooth)-- and maybe do a root canal on it!!

I am seeing a neurologist and see him again on the 3rd. I stay confused-- have the facial pain- ear pain-- and pain above that pointed tooth... Upper teeth-- or I would have them PULLED at this point.

I have been told I do NOT have trigeminal neuralgia.... and I am afraid... I feel like I have the flu w/ severe facial pain.

You can't MAKE a doctor order a bone scan.... but today my family doc did order an infectious blood test? Blood taken from both arms to culture?? I don't know if this would show osteomylitis.

Can anyone help me?? I do have fibromyalgia- but I don't understand why I have this facial pressure now- and confusion etc.... and again it actually began w/ ear pain in November..... The ENT says I am okay-- but she just ordered the balance test.......

So--- where do you go from here?? I am EXHAUSTED from all of this.


Thank you-

Kittykins

[tamiloo]

Dropping by to say welcome to Neuro Talk! I'm so sorry you are going through so much pain. Mouth pain has got to be the worst...most pain killers don't help they just make it so you don't give a darn. I hope the blood tests show something. My heart really goes out to you! We do have a forum for Dental Issues, I will post the link below. I hope you can find out soon whats going on...keep us updated.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum89.html

[Darlene]

kittykins,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Seems that tamiloo has given you some great places to check into. Let any of us know if you have any questions.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.