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Toothache After Liver Transplant

Posted by margui70 @margui70, May 26 6:32am

My husband just had a liver transplant at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, exactly today a month ago; and he is having toothache; we call the team on call last night since we were instructed to do so; but he was asked to take Tylenol and find a dentist. We have to wait until Tuesday to try to get an appointment with an endodontist. I’m so worried about that !

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 26 7:21am

@margui70, You did the absoulte correct thing by callng the transplant team. I love the Mayo Clinic Transplant Department because of our ability to reach out anytime-even Holiday weekends like this one. My transplant team is at the Mayo in Rochester and I would have received the same advice - unless there was an infection or fever involved.
It is going to be a long wait until Tuesday, but in the mean time, it is important that your husband continue to take his meds and stay hydrated. If he develops a fever or cannot take meds, then you will need to make a nother call to the 24/7 line.
If you have a regular dentist or a primary care doctor, they might be able to get you in to see an endodontist right away (they do have that power for us transplantees). @loribmt, What would you like to add to my remarks?

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | May 26 8:29am
In reply to @rosemarya "@margui70, You did the absoulte correct thing by callng the transplant team. I love the Mayo..." + (show)
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@margui70, You did the absoulte correct thing by callng the transplant team. I love the Mayo Clinic Transplant Department because of our ability to reach out anytime-even Holiday weekends like this one. My transplant team is at the Mayo in Rochester and I would have received the same advice - unless there was an infection or fever involved.
It is going to be a long wait until Tuesday, but in the mean time, it is important that your husband continue to take his meds and stay hydrated. If he develops a fever or cannot take meds, then you will need to make a nother call to the 24/7 line.
If you have a regular dentist or a primary care doctor, they might be able to get you in to see an endodontist right away (they do have that power for us transplantees). @loribmt, What would you like to add to my remarks?

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Hi @margui70 Like @rosemarya said, you did absolutely the correct thing to call your transplant team for guidance.
If your husband does develop a fever, that can indicate an infection and he may need to be prescribed antibiotics. If there are signs of swelling or obvious infection and you don’t feel he can wait until tomorrow to be seen, there are often emergency dental clinics or practitioners who take weekend emergencies. Especially in places like Jacksonville with high tourist areas.
When we are in FL for the winter there are several emergency or first care facilities, some indicating it includes emergency dental care.
Most dental practices also have answering services. Have you tried calling his dentist?

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margui70 | @margui70 | May 27 9:24am
In reply to @rosemarya "@margui70, You did the absoulte correct thing by callng the transplant team. I love the Mayo..." + (show)
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@margui70, You did the absoulte correct thing by callng the transplant team. I love the Mayo Clinic Transplant Department because of our ability to reach out anytime-even Holiday weekends like this one. My transplant team is at the Mayo in Rochester and I would have received the same advice - unless there was an infection or fever involved.
It is going to be a long wait until Tuesday, but in the mean time, it is important that your husband continue to take his meds and stay hydrated. If he develops a fever or cannot take meds, then you will need to make a nother call to the 24/7 line.
If you have a regular dentist or a primary care doctor, they might be able to get you in to see an endodontist right away (they do have that power for us transplantees). @loribmt, What would you like to add to my remarks?

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Thank you so much; lots of blessings to you and your loved ones !!! 😘🙏🏻😇

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margui70 | @margui70 | May 27 9:28am
In reply to @loribmt "Hi @margui70 Like @rosemarya said, you did absolutely the correct thing to call your transplant team..." + (show)
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Hi @margui70 Like @rosemarya said, you did absolutely the correct thing to call your transplant team for guidance.
If your husband does develop a fever, that can indicate an infection and he may need to be prescribed antibiotics. If there are signs of swelling or obvious infection and you don’t feel he can wait until tomorrow to be seen, there are often emergency dental clinics or practitioners who take weekend emergencies. Especially in places like Jacksonville with high tourist areas.
When we are in FL for the winter there are several emergency or first care facilities, some indicating it includes emergency dental care.
Most dental practices also have answering services. Have you tried calling his dentist?

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Thanks a lot; we are right now visiting a dentist go will treat his pain. Wishing you and you family many many blessings. It a difficult journey but I’m so grateful for our miracle. Hugs ! 😘🙏🏻😇🌹

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | May 29 12:11pm

@margui70, How is your husband's toothache?

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margui70 | @margui70 | May 31 1:10pm

Thank you much. We visit a de visit a Tuesday; she did a crown and told us that there was no infection but his molar had a fracture and needed a crown. He just has some sentivity. Tons of blessings to you and your family ! 😘🙏🏻🌹

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