So, yea... I injured myself stupidly again

I always come to you guys for advice

So, being the very short person I am, I was walking down the hall and was elbowed in the face accidentally by a not so short senior, and I bit a nearly dime sized chunk out of my tongue. When it happened, it hurt, and there was blood, but now, two days later, it fucking HURTS. Like, constant, stinging throbbing pain, all the way into my jaw. I've tried tylenol, which helps for a bit, and I've tried some numbing gel stuff, which helps for the 5 minutes before it washes off. Salt water rinses are supposed to help, but it feels like a knife going through my tongue, so that's a no go. I can't eat or drink without massive pain, and I have no idea what to do until it heals. Anyone have something similar happen and know how to stop the pain? I'd be very grateful.

 

I dont know why you tittled this you injured your self if it was done by some one else's elbow . If you think it was on purpose you might consider pressing charges on that person . For the next time you might keep some distance from some one that might take a swing at you or learn to fight . desert rat

 

No, it definitely wasn't on purpose. There were a lot of people very close together in a crowded hallway... things happen. I pointed out in my original post it was an accident... I just tend to be the clumsy one who this sort of thing ends up happening to, or so it seems.

 

sounds like it could be infected.

maybe she fell into the elbow...

if she thought it was on purpose i doubt she would have specifically said that it happened accidentally.

 

If it's hurting all rhe way into your jaw it sounds like it may be a setious infection. It's time to see the medic of your choice.

 

I didn't fall into it so much as I took a step forward just as they were swinging a bag back over their shoulder and we collided. But yea, I really hope it isn't infected... ugh :/ I avoid going to doctors as long as I possibly can.

 

time's up!

 

i don't necessarily recommend this, but i'll bet some cocaine on the tongue would stop the pain for a while.

 

I'll not be so bold as to perscribe meds. However three herbs used historicly to fight infections are echinacea, golden seal, and garlic.

 

Out of those three, I KNOW I have garlic. I'll have to look into it and try it out. I'd much rather be able to deal with this on my own. Thanks, guys

 

Top 10 herbs which are highly effective in mouth care are as follows:


Clove

(Syzygium aromaticum): They are rich in eugenol which acts as highly effective topical anesthetic. Clove oil is used for temporary relief against tooth or gum pain. You can apply clove oil directly on the affected area with the help of a cotton ball.



Aloe

(Aloe vera): It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties- Extract some fresh gel from the aloe leaf and apply it directly on the affected area.


Neem

(Azadirachta indica): Since centuries Neem is considered to be one of the highly regarded herbs. It is has high healing and anti-bacterial properties. It is one of the key ingredients of natural mouthwash and toothpastes. It is effective in controlling the plaque formation.



Calendula

(Calendual officinalis): With its anti-inflammatory properties it is effective in treating tender and irritated gums. It also acts as mild antiseptic. For treating sore gums 1 cup of calendula tea daily is highly effective.



Tea Tree

(Melaleuca alternifolia): It has strong antimicrobial properties and essential oil of tea tree is beneficial in combating bacteria. To prepare homemade mouth rinse with tea tree oil mix 3 drops of tea tree oil to ½ cup of tepid water.



Myrrh

(Comminphora spp.): To treat mouth ulcers and bleeding gums it is one of the efficient herbs. It also helps fighting against bacteria causing gum diseases and tooth decay. You can use this herb in powdered or liquid form.



Peppermint

(Mentha xpiperita): It is one of the key ingredients of mouthwashes and toothpastes. Menthol is main flavoring agent in mint which acts as an excellent mouth freshener. To prepare homemade mouth rinse, to a glass of water add few drops of mint essential oil.



Sage

(Salvia officinalis): It has strong astringent properties hence it is beneficial in tightening the gums and curing sore mouth. To heal sore gums warm sage tea is highly beneficial.



Echinacea

(Echinacea spp.): It is a potential immune stimulating herb and is highly effective in fighting against infection. For curing oral infection, in ½ glass of tepid water add ½ teaspoon of liquid extract of the herb. Rinse your mouth with this solution 3 times in a day till the infection is totally cured. After rinsing you can swallow the solution.



White Oak

(Quercus alba): White oak bark has strong astringent properties. When used as mouth wash it is beneficial in treating tender, swollen and bleeding gums.

I hope this helps, garlic will burn like hell on earth !

Be well

:love:

 

About the clove oil. It's too strong to go direct with. Saturate a cotton ball with some olive oil and put a few drops of clove oil on it; then apply it to relieve pain.

 

I don't have clove oil, but I have entire cloves. Is there any way to make that work? Chew on the cloves, or?

 

Probably just hold it in your mouth.

 

Thank you I apologize for my cluelessness.

 

Boil water place a few cloves in there, allow it to cool -remove the cloves and swish it around in your mouth, like mouth wash. I would use aloe it will ease the pain and cool the mouth. These are some the herbal treatments for the mouth area.. Tea tree is good to stop the infection if you have one -

 

I thinks if this cut is deep enough, you should visit your ER> Emergency room.. you may need a stitch or two..

 

For cuts on the outside of the mouth , or any where you wont eat it , tea tree oil works good . desert rat