On Painkillers and Dentists I

Self medicating is one of the blessings, and curses, of the medical student.

For one thing, I know what I need and how much of it I need. On the other hand, I can't prescribe and I'm restricted to over the counter (OTC) medication.

Pain management, ladies and gents, is quite the field! Complex, diverse and utterly wonderful! And yours truly just happens to be a painkiller junkie of sorts. I am even writing this waiting for the painkillers to kick in as the local anaesthesia wares off.

Did I mention that I am afraid of dentist visits? not dentists themselves, just the visits. I believe that God WANTS me to be anaesthetised when at the dentist's. Nitrous oxide, topical anaesthesia, local anaesthesia, the works. I should be knocked out!

I just found me a new dentist. My old one asks me to go out with him on every visit, or at least text him on Valentine's day. Half my face feels like marshmallow as I am slowly regaining feeling in the right half of my upper lip and my cheek. This is only one of a few visits to come, of which details I shall be delighting you!

P.S. I love Isso, she's the cutest little sister and she puts up with me.
P.P.S. I am considering brushing my teeth with lidocaine. I realise it is a futile attempt, but an attempt nevertheless!