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woooried
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About a year ago. I broke an eye tooth. I started having horrible pain issues with it in December and I kept putting off going to the dentist because of my fear and anxiety issues. Well, I put my fingers in my mouth to soothe it a lot and last Thursday I noticed that the gum above it had a boil/infection on it. So, I reluctantly went to the dentist finally. I was told to take antibiotics before I could have it pulled or a root canal performed. I've been on the antibiotics (clindamycin) for almost 2 days now and my gum is still swollen and actually feels more swollen than before I got them.
I am a habitual worrier and I am starting to have thoughts creep in about the antibiotics not working for some odd reason. I cannot move my appointment to have it removed up or I would. But, I did contact my dentist. Haven't heard back from her yet.
How long does it normally take for symptoms to clear up with Clindamycin? When should I be expecting it to kick in? Should I be worried more if it doesn't kick in within 5 days or so? Because, I read that sometimes it does take that long. But, what I'm hearing a lot more is 24-48 hours and I'm almost past the 48 hour mark.
Help please.
I am a habitual worrier and I am starting to have thoughts creep in about the antibiotics not working for some odd reason. I cannot move my appointment to have it removed up or I would. But, I did contact my dentist. Haven't heard back from her yet.
How long does it normally take for symptoms to clear up with Clindamycin? When should I be expecting it to kick in? Should I be worried more if it doesn't kick in within 5 days or so? Because, I read that sometimes it does take that long. But, what I'm hearing a lot more is 24-48 hours and I'm almost past the 48 hour mark.
Help please.