Betty, 1) Bang head upon a bag of walnuts until shells are broken. 2) Eat walnuts, paying strict attention to masticate in area of culprit. 3) Shave palm and jam pointed object through web between thumb and index finger. Practice role in "Pawnbroker." 4) Point forefinger towards heaven. 5) Rub ice where nice. Prepare to use a few trays, but be careful of frostbite. 6) The hell with aspirin, swig a pint of whiskey and write a love letter to George W. You can climb back on the wagon another day. 7) Use loose tea. You're too sophisticated to be a bag lady. 8) Grok! Hope this helps you feel better soon. Hugs, S. -----Original Message----- From: Cerebral Palsy List On Behalf Of Tom Younkerman Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 8:20 PM Subject: Re: Betty's Teeth Betty, I have more than my share of toothaches! I sympathize. Here are a couple of things that might help: 1. Rub ice between your palms-- won't last long 2-5 minutes. 2. Pinch the"web" or the skin between your thumb and index finger for it is a pressure point. I have had no luck with this one but my two friends, nurses, say this works. 3. My old dentist once told me to put an aspirin on the gum next to the tooth that hurts. 4. Make some very stong tea but save the bag for use after you drink the tea. Then hold the teabag next to the culprit. Hope one of these work. -----Original Message----- From: - Joy - [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 3:10 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Betty's Teeth Betty, Try taking a whole clove and biting down on it. It has some natural anaesthetic that's supposed to ease the pain. Feel better! <hugs> ~Joy~ I also wish I could find something that would stop this blasted toothache. I have a dentist appointment Monday but I am in so much pain now I don't know how I'm going to make it until then! He prescribed percoset for me at the last appointment, but it's not even touching this pain. I thought percoset was supposed to be strong.