Health Woes...

[fenderlove]

I'm beginning to think that my inner ear infection doesn't have anything to do with my ear. I realized that my jaw nearest my ear is tender to the point where it is physically painful for my hair to be near it. I think that, if I do have an infection, it started in my jaw and worked its way to my ear. This morning I woke up and my neck, jaw, and ear are swollen and hot to the touch.

I had some dizziness this morning, but that's tapered off now, thank God. I've tried a bunch of remedies that people have suggested, but nothing seems to be helping. I took some antihistamines because I thought maybe all the rain and pollen has done something to my sinuses, but I don't think that's really helped. I hope this doesn't end in a trip to the ER.

Comments

[sueworld2003.livejournal.com]

Thats sounds nasty love. You really should go and see a Doctor If I were you. If an infection spreads into the jawline it can be very nasty If left. *hugs*

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

I wanted to go to the doctor yesterday, but no insurance, no money, and no access to public transportation kinda prevented it. I might have to go to the ER and then default the bill since I don't have any income. I hate to default on a bill, but I may have to.

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

Could be a tooth

Painnkillers. anti inflamatories , heat and an anti bacterial mouthwash might help till you can get it seen to.

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

Could definitely be. I hope I don't need some kind of root canal or something. O_O I'm gonna look like James when his caps fall out of place. XD

[paratti.livejournal.com]

I know you're in a sucky healthcare situation but, please get it seen to before everything gets really bad in a really lasting way.

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

I'm very concerned at the moment. I thought about going to the "free" clinic because they'll set up a payment plan, but if this is a dental problem... *hides under a rock*

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

Better to have it looked at than not, because it could be very serious if you're getting dizzy.

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that was kind of scary. Last time I got dizzy like that, I hit my head on the headboard of my bed, which was very bad. O_o;;;

[evenstar-estel.livejournal.com]

It'll be cheaper to take care of it now than later if it becomes a big deal. You probably need antibiotics.

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

I decided to try to go to the walk-in clinic if I can get a ride since Mom is still in the "Nothing is wrong with you" phase of denial.

[nonothrthnme.livejournal.com]

Fuckin Hell, Sweety, you need antibiotics... now! start chuckin in fresh garlic until you get to the clinic

*worries*

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

I'm still looking for a ride to the walk-in clinic. No one in my family is available until next week due to my grandmother having surgery tomorrow.

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight*

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

Hugs are always appreciated. :D *hugs*

[weinerdogsmama.livejournal.com]

Poor thing! The walk in or free clinic might have information on charity dental clinics in case it's a wisdom tooth or somesuch. Sorry you're hurting, sweetie. *hugs*