u/killingmetoloveyou

I’ve had a hysterectomy, and same partner.
Due to severe pelvic pain, vaginal atrophy and lichen sclerosis, I haven’t had PIV sex in years. I’d like to attempt again, but want to use a condom due to all those issues and being prone to UTIs (I also have a reaction to his sperm that unfortunately causes my skin to feel a burning sensation).
I used to use SKYN latex free, but heard that they’ve changed and there’s a scented material now? :/

Hello dentists,

I had a root canal on #30 6 weeks ago (#29 and #31 were extracted a while back). This is my first root canal. I had the permanent crown placed 3 weeks ago. Since day 1 of crown placement I’ve had terrible gum pain around crown, and a bad taste in my mouth that won’t go away with brushing, flossing, mouth wash. I’ve been back to dentist twice. Had bite readjusted, then gums cut into around tooth to check for anything that may be under gums. Put on antibiotics, don’t think infection but gums very inflamed.

The pain and everything feels like the crown is digging into one area of my gum, but they took many photos and I’ve had a CBCT scan, and it all shows okay.

What could be causing this taste and ongoing pain?! I’m ready to just ask for the tooth to be extracted if I’m going to experience this pain and taste any longer.

Hi dentists!

I was just prescribed the 5 day course of azithromycin for a possible infection in my gum, after my permanent crown placement of a root canal.

**RTC done a month ago, and was on a 7 day course of 200mg Cefpodoxime BID, prior to the RTC. The crown was placed 2 weeks ago, and been having 24/7 throbbing pain, even with bite checked and fixed.

The dentist who did the RTC said Z packs aren’t effective for tooth/gum infections. They aren’t in the office right now, so the dentist covering just sent this RX in. (I’m allergic to penicillin and sulfa).

So, I’m just confused. A quick google search said the Z pack works on gum and teeth infections, but just wanted to confirm with another medical specialist.

Thank you!! :)

I’ve been in chronic pain for years, and always took Ibuprofen and Tylenol. But, my pain has gotten severely worse the past 2+ years, and I keep a log of my daily meds. I’m basically taking the max daily dosage of both (sometimes less) almost daily. My bloodwork has been okay. I’ve read all the horror stories, and trying to get myself down on the daily use / off them.

Tried Tramadol but had horrible side effects (and I think was interacting with my antidepressant). Have muscle relaxers as needed. Doctor doesn’t want to prescribe narcotics yet (besides Tramadol or Suboxone?). I have zero history of addiction, don’t drink, and don’t smoke. Only relief I’ve had is 2.5mg oxycodone from ER.

I just need pain relief :( I’m sick of living like this.
Just had a nerve block yesterday (lidocaine only no steroids), that unfortunately didn’t work (was supposed to become numb and never did).

Three weeks ago I was eating a Brussels sprout, heard a crack sound, and started having jaw pain.

X-rays are normal, besides a tiny cavity on one of my top right molars, and bottom right molar.

My bottom right molar also has a tiny cavity (only one left - the other one was removed 6 months ago after a crack was seen). They did the endo ice test on the teeth, and on this one I barely felt it. I’m having jaw pain, and pain in cheek/temple.

Does this truly mean the nerve is dead? My dentist thinks it may be TMJ flare? But, the pain is pretty bad. Could the tooth that was removed next to it be causing me to not feel the cold test for several seconds?

I’ve had TMJ for 20+ years. It flares up from time to time. It’s been pretty okay for a while.
Last week, I was eating a Brussels sprout, and heard a big crack sound. Thought the jaw pain was coming from a tooth. Went to dentist, x rays showed nothing. Having severe right side jaw pain, ear pain, temple and headaches. I’m also experiencing a salty, metallic, bad taste from that side.
Can this happen, and will it go away?
I’ve been taking Tylenol and Ibuprofen, and using ice for the pain.

Thank you.

I’m so sick of this. I’ve been dealing with this since a child, I’m 35 now. In therapy since 11. Have had a therapist and a psychiatrist since then. I’ve been on so many medications, tried basically every SSRI, been on SNRIs, TCAs, atypical antidepressants, mood stabilizers, benzos, etc… did 28 Ketamine IV treatments, 22 ECT treatments, and now 40+ SPRAVATO treatments.

I should be used to this. I have had thousand of panic attacks over the years. I’m 24/7 anxious. When I sleep, I’m anxious in my dreams.

I’m on a week + of a terrible flare of my panic. I’ve been dealing with a bunch of health issues that are causing severe, chronic pain. Endless doctor appts and specialists. I just needed to vent, and I just need one second of peace and rest. I just want to feel an ounce of relaxation for a second.