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Suggest Treatment For Pressure Headache With History Of Dental Procedures

Had dental procedure six days ago. I am resistant to the local anesthetics and required quite a bit more ( 7 injections) to eliminate pain, was a little 'foggy' when I left there. ( this resistance is normal for me). I had a perio cleaning, a molar extraction, and a bone graft implanted. The dentist closed with stitches. Because I had a perio deep cleaning on the other side of my mouth and have an aortic valve surgery scheduled in a month, I have been on amoxicillin for 2 weeks and just finished that today. Note that I do not get headaches. Ever. After the extraction, I have not had pain or problems with the wound itself , nor fever or sickness, however, I have had a mostly-pressure headache constantly for the entire week, and it does not seem to be lessening. It is not sharp like a migraine must be, but I also seem to have a light-sensitivity going on as well as the tension-type headache.
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Your surgery is still considered recent and you are in an initial healing stage. It is not uncommon for you to experience some discomfort. Take anti-inflammatory medication and finish all medication as prescribed.
Report your condition to your treating dentist. This is the best recommendation for evaluation post surgery. Upper extractions and surgery raise some concern if there is a sinus complication during the healing process. Do you experience any congestion in your sinus area? This can explain a pressure headache. It is not unusual to experience a pressure sensation with a large amount of inflammation after multiple dental procedures. Again, anti-inflammatory medication may help you deal with this discomfort and your discomfort should continue to decrease with time. There is greater concern if you feel this condition is worsening.
Thank you for your inquiry. Please schedule a follow-up visit with your dentist.
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Suggest Treatment For Pressure Headache With History Of Dental Procedures

Hello, Your surgery is still considered recent and you are in an initial healing stage. It is not uncommon for you to experience some discomfort. Take anti-inflammatory medication and finish all medication as prescribed. Report your condition to your treating dentist. This is the best recommendation for evaluation post surgery. Upper extractions and surgery raise some concern if there is a sinus complication during the healing process. Do you experience any congestion in your sinus area? This can explain a pressure headache. It is not unusual to experience a pressure sensation with a large amount of inflammation after multiple dental procedures. Again, anti-inflammatory medication may help you deal with this discomfort and your discomfort should continue to decrease with time. There is greater concern if you feel this condition is worsening. Thank you for your inquiry. Please schedule a follow-up visit with your dentist.