Hi, late afternoon I had a root canal done. Right after the procedure (as I was driving home) I started to experience unbearable pain. 1 1/2 weeks ago my Denrist put me on antibiotics and did a pulpectomy (left the tooth open to drain). I cannot sleep. Woke up with a mild grade fever and horrible pain. It is worse now than before I had the root canal done yesterday. My Dentist is aware of the pain and gave me 4 Tylenol 3s. it has not helped and I cannot take Ibuprofen or Aleve. Help?
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor forum.  Thanks for calling Chat Doctor. Forum.  You got root canal treatment done in the late afternoon. After finishing procedure you are feeling severe pain. One and half weeks back your dentist put you on antibiotics, and did a lumpectomy, (left the tooth open, to Chat Doctor.  It appears that you had an infection of the teeth and gums.  The pain is unbearable means, the antibiotics he has given are not sensitive to the bacteria, present in your mouth.  Anaerobic and aerobic antibiotic combination should be used, for relief. painkillers other than the ibuprofen may be used.  Wishing for a quick and complete recovery.  Best regards.