This forum is dead compared to what it used to be! Back a few years ago I was Rockhound. Had to reregister. Anyway, I was wondering how things worked out with the VA for you, Alex. When my husband went from regular pm to VA they promptly cut his pain meds in half and denied him his BT meds and the valium for his neck-related migraines. We decided to bite it and pay for part b in his Medicare so he can go back to pm but not sure if we can do it financially. We shall see. The VA here in Anchorage is AWFUL! He needed an infected tooth out. The VA took an xray then referred him to a dentist for the wrong tooth! Then they failed to forward the xrays so that dentist couldn't do anything! Now mind you, he is in a wheelchair with a broken leg and pelvis, is 6'8" so dental chairs are difficult for him, and just getting him there is hard! Now they lost the xrays, the tooth that needed to come out is worse plus the one they originally planned to pull is now broken and he has to start over! The infection is making him sick and he can't eat much. I hope your VA care has improved but ours sure hasn't!
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gracie, hi it is good to see you once again. Sorry to hear your husband is still having so many problems. It is sad that we deal with so much more because troubles with the medical community [whichever one we deal with] cause us to suffer more. I hope he finally gets the help he needs and has his teach and broken bones healed.1979 spinal issues, 1993 lumbar microdisectomy L3-4, 1996 360 3 level lumbar fusion L2-5, 1999 open thoractomy fusion T8-9,
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((((((Gracie)))))) ~
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Unfortunately, a lot of members left for awhile, as you did, and they either didn't return, or only pop in occasionally.
I'm so sorry that the VA is so insensitive and incompetent, and that your husband is suffering as a result. Oral health is vital to systemic health. As soon as he has the infected tooth removed, he will feel much better all over. In the meantime, is he on an oral antibiotic? Even a broad spectrum antibiotic, like Amoxicillin, may quell the infection, until he's able to have the tooth removed. Perhaps he could ask his primary care doc for a prescription.
Here are a few sites with home remedies for toothaches:
Only registered and activated users can see links., Click Here To Register...
Only registered and activated users can see links., Click Here To Register...
A temporary over the counter remedy, which might help, is Orajel. It has a numbing agent.
Can he take Advil (Ibuprofen)?
Hope that your husband is able to have the tooth extracted soon. Please give him my thanks for his service. If I were in charge, every Vet would receive the best care available without cost to them. It's just disgusting the way we treat our Vets and their families. God Bless You. And Thank You!
Love & Light,
Rose
Mom to Jon, 49, & Michael, 32, born with an undiagnosed progressive neuromuscular disease. Angel Michael received his wings in 2003. Angel Jon received his wings in 2019. In 2020, Jim, their Dad, joined them.Comment
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I am existing, no thanks to the VA.Wish I was more cheerful but ....
Blessings
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Alex, good to hear from you but I know what you mean by existing but no thanks from the VA. Its good to be cheerful but sometimes in life that isn't possible.1979 spinal issues, 1993 lumbar microdisectomy L3-4, 1996 360 3 level lumbar fusion L2-5, 1999 open thoractomy fusion T8-9,
2002 C3-7 herniations and T4-7 herniations, 2004 total disability, a new limited lifeComment
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Thx for the sources
I read the sites u mentioned. I checked for further sources and found sth about the Only registered and activated users can see links., Click Here To Register.... when u read more u will realize that echinacea is one of the best remedies for toothache. I hope this will help some.Originally posted by Earth Mother 2 Angels View Post((((((Gracie)))))) ~
Back!
Unfortunately, a lot of members left for awhile, as you did, and they either didn't return, or only pop in occasionally.
I'm so sorry that the VA is so insensitive and incompetent, and that your husband is suffering as a result. Oral health is vital to systemic health. As soon as he has the infected tooth removed, he will feel much better all over. In the meantime, is he on an oral antibiotic? Even a broad spectrum antibiotic, like Amoxicillin, may quell the infection, until he's able to have the tooth removed. Perhaps he could ask his primary care doc for a prescription.
Here are a few sites with home remedies for toothaches:
Only registered and activated users can see links., Click Here To Register...
Only registered and activated users can see links., Click Here To Register...
A temporary over the counter remedy, which might help, is Orajel. It has a numbing agent.
Can he take Advil (Ibuprofen)?
Hope that your husband is able to have the tooth extracted soon. Please give him my thanks for his service. If I were in charge, every Vet would receive the best care available without cost to them. It's just disgusting the way we treat our Vets and their families. God Bless You. And Thank You!
Love & Light,
RoseComment
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