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| Tue, 08-19-2008 - 8:18am |
I have been having trouble with my fillings for a few weeks. I would bite down and I would get such pain. I told the dentist last year and they said fillings can do that sometimes. Yesterday I woke up to a 102 degree fever and couldn't eat all day. When I ate, I would vomit. I rested all day and by day's end, my fever was down. Today I woke to 100 degree fever, pain in my mouth, nauseau, and pressure between my eyes. I don't have insurance and my hubby is getting upset that my health problems are causing us money. I already saw the doctor and paid $70 and she told me of a place to get my meds cheap. She even gave me samples which helped. Two weeks ago my left eye started getting funny and now I am going to the eye doctor which costs too and I don't think I could afford the dentist. I don't know what is wrong with me. I am tired of being sick and not having money or insurance. DH is still looking for a job, but to no advile and he isn't trying that hard :( I am scared. Could my fillings and high temp cause me lots of problems?
My mouth feels yucky, I have bad breath and my stomach feels sick. Fortunately I got a free meter from a drug company, but have to strips. I have to order them at a price so I don't know where my numbers are.
Having diabetes and no insurance is scaring me. I feel stressed. Any help would be appreciated.

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A deep seated infection can lead to inflammation all over the body. The 'eye teeth' are called that for a reason - the roots of the upper ones can reach all the way up to nearly the cheekbone in some people. Radiated pain from the mouth can cause headaches, earaches, pain in the shoulders and neck. Fever is a normal reaction of the body to infection - it's trying to burn out the bug but fever puts a major strain on the heart, and if you're trying to "act normally" that's a big stress. Add in inflammation (which is the major reason that diabetics are at risk for cardiac issues - inflammation in the cardiovascular system) and you've got a nasty one going on. Diabetics are already considered "high risk" for having a suppressed immune system. As I noted in my original post, my mom's aunt thought she had a brain tumor, so yes, teeth can cause a lot of issues. Plus, the pain in the mouth is likely messing with how much you can or want to eat which will throw off your blood sugar levels. Infection too will skew your blood sugar as will the stress of not knowing what's happening. Not to be alarmist but because the gums are such a blood vessel laden area (that's why a punch in the mouth bleeds like all get out even if it's a really minor cut), an infection there can travel very rapidly. You do NOT want septicemia (a blood infection) or any of the other problems that can occur when the infectious agent decides to take a holiday and travel around your body, lodging anywhere from joints to muscle tissue to the heart, lungs, kidneys, etc.
--Deb
Debbie,
I just have to put my two cents worth in here. You have so many symptoms and you really need to be seen as soon as possible. You really don't want to mess with this any longer.
Please know that we are all worried about you and are anxiously awaiting a report of what the dentist had to say.
Debbie,
Infection, regardless of where it is, can cause your heart rate to increase as well as your temperature. I know it is really frightening not to have insurance and to have financial problems on top of that. But you are just going to have to bite the bullet and see the doctor. See if you can't get a discount or be able to make payments. Usually they will accept payments when a patient has a hard time paying.
Good luck and as I said before please let us know what happens.
To all:
Thanks everyone so much for your concern and care. Like I said, I hate feeling like this. I feel a bit more like myself tonight, but not totally. My heart rate jumped down to 78-84 beats per minute. I drank lots of water to help it along so maybe dehydration was part of it. I still feel yucky in my mouth. I will call the dentist again tomorrow and the doctor if heart rate comes back up. I will let you know how I make out. Thanks so all of you. Love you. Debbie
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