Teeth, toothache, tooth removal in a survival situation., page 3
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reply posted on 13-3-2009 @ 10:53 PM by WyrdeOne
reply to post by The Lass


I have two REALLY big bottles of Excedrin extra-strength with caffeine in my BOB. I think they'll come in real handy if I ever find myself both injured and without my morning coffee. I also carry a smaller bottle of aspirin...

I also keep a small fortune in caffeinated powdered drink mixes (water additives = yay!).

Yes, caffeine is a mild diuretic, but the oft-repeated myth that it is a super-diuretic has not been proven out, and I see it as a risk vs. reward situation. Unfortunately, I'm a caffeine addict, and if it's not readily available, I simply do not function at my peak.

Privation is bad enough on its own, exhaustion, hunger, thirst, fear, stress, etc. - why not mitigate one of the easy ones by giving myself enough caffeine to step-down gradually and avoid the possibility of a crash?

Some purists will argue that it's a crutch, and shouldn't be taking up space in the bag. They're right, of course, but I could argue that a flashlight is a crutch. It is, certainly, but it's also a huge comfort on your first night in the woods. So why not provide yourself with some small comforts, in an effort to cushion the blow?

For the same reason, I pack tobacco - if I don't want to quit now, when skies are sunny(ish), I won't want to quit smoking when the fit hits the shan. But, it's something that has to be done, so I have enough tobacco to step down gradually and mitigate the discomfort and stress.

Also, tobacco can effectively treat a toothache.

For the really bad toothaches, I've packed a pair of pliers.


reply posted on 13-3-2009 @ 11:01 PM by Solomons
reply to post by The Lass


Painkiller in a survival situation you WONT be able to beat poppy pods,yes they are illegal today boo hoo,but if your in serious pain nobody cares about laws.If you can get prescription opiates,stock up and use them.If not grow poppies(very very easy) or find them in the wild.


reply posted on 13-3-2009 @ 11:01 PM by The Utopian Penguin
reply to post by The Lass


If you can find a willow tree, you can use the bark.
It's contains Salicylates (asprin like stuff) it's good for inflammation as well.

Willow bark

You would have to try and find a plant that's local.






[edit on 13-3-2009 by The Utopian Penguin]


reply posted on 28-2-2010 @ 08:27 PM by drphilxr
reply to post by Hellmutt


medi honey - pack it with the other stuff.

bacitracin and separate triple antiobiotic ointment.

any oral antibiotics you haven't used - keep em. better than nothing,

i don't care about expiration dates (and im a doctor); yes, some do expire though.

in my own case - treat any dental infection with pcn or augmentin

(amoxicillen with clavulante) or cephalosporin class (cefuroxime)

or if allergic, clindamycin (excellent, my choice).

sterilizing the mouth is quite difficult - high proof ethanol in a pinch

helps, mouthwash, or if you're lucky betadine on the gingiva.

i wouldn't recommend attempting pulling the tooth until

antibiotics have given you relief (usually after 24-48 hrs) and

then you'll need a medically trained person to help.

the roots getting retained and the possibility of a 'dry socket' (no blood

clot on wound) are all bad.

www.americasdentalbookstore.com...

www.toothandteeth.com...


reply posted on 28-2-2010 @ 08:31 PM by drphilxr
reply to post by CX


more plaque means more bacteria inciting more inflammation leading

to more inflammatory mediators and increasing your chance of an

atherosclerotic coronary artery lesion - it can then rupture with more intense inflammotory

fibrin cap leading to occlusion and heart attack. etc. that's the theory.

just brush and rinse/ floss regularly - even in a survival situation, you

can make or carry the necessary tools.
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