@tiaugn How can I help?
@wolfwoman I have either a tooth or ear infection that’s lasted for weeks; I’m not sure what to do at this point
@tiaugn If you can afford a doctor visit, I'd say it's time to do that. There are some things only an antibiotic can cure. Sorry you're going through it - I suffered with terrible earaches constantly as a child. Hope you feel better soon.
@wolfwoman I’ve always had really bad ear infections, but they stem from a bigger problem. I actually had antibiotics for this infection at the beginning of the month and they didn’t really help. Hopefully I can afford more
@tiaugn what happened?
@Faustus I have an ear infection (probably)
@tiaugn hope your pain is a bit relieved...can't suggest anything rather than visit a doctor...better not postpone
@Faustus I plan on it later today
@tiaugn hey...how are you? Hope feeling better...
@Faustus I have identified the problem; it’s not really better, but at least I know what to try and get done
@Faustus turns out the problem is my tooth, which broke this morning. I’ll go to a dentist when I can afford to. A couple generous folks here helped out and gave me a start on PayPal, so hopefully I’ll be able to go soon
@tiaugn great that problem is revealed and good that solution is there. Good luck! 😉
@Faustus will go to the dental asap
@tiaugn here if you need to talk about it
@amyjanesays thank you
@tiaugn I’m sorry
@tiaugn I hope you feel better soon, bud.
@tiaugn try a teaching hospital, a local university with a dental school.
@MindyhbionicearsbyAB will they work for free?
@tiaugn aww man sorry, tooth pain is the worst.
@tiaugn Can you get medicaid? Will they help?
@TrueBloodNet I’m Canadian, so no; and unfortunately don’t have any insurance
@tiaugn Try contacting a dental college; the ones I've known would help someone who generally can't afford services. Or contact a dentist and ask about a payment plan. This really can't be ignored.
@TheresaVermont trying my best
@tiaugn I am so sorry. You must be miserable.
@TheresaVermont kinda yea. Hopefully I can figure something out eventually
@tiaugn There are lists of help linked off this site https://www.hhs.gov/answers/health-insurance-reform/where-can-i-find-low-cost-dental-care/index.html
@tiaugn
Sorry abt your tooth pain
Are there any dental schools near to you ?
They usually will do things on the cheap
@Vikky there’s one sorta close by, but their prices are still more than I can afford
@tiaugn
That's a bummer
Wish I could offer you more ideas
@Vikky I convinced a dentist to give me a prescription for some antibiotics at least, hopefully it’ll help until I can afford real treatment
@tiaugn
I surely hope that helps
There is much as painful as tooth pain
Update: things aren’t any better. I haven’t slept in a few days because of the pain. I really need to see a dentist, but that’s out of the question for financial reasons. Apparently the hospital won’t pull it either. I’m feeling pretty lost