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What Causes Tooth Pain Post A Prostatectomy?

I have been taking meloxicam for 5 years, 7.5 mg twice/day. My doctor has asked me to wean myself off of it before I have my prostate removed next month but I have not started yet. Right now I have a crushing cold/flu thing and my head/ jaw/teeth hurt so that I cannot sleep. If I take no more meloxicam, starting this morning, is it alright for me to take some excedrin extra strength? I am a very healthy 65 year old with no allergies, no respiratory problems, no heart problems, just some discomfort from arthritis. I appreciate any information you could share.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Tooth pain may be not related to prostate problems.

It may be due to acute viral fever with tooth pain which is caused by releasing toxin and interleukin release lead to vasodilation and pain.

Take rest, use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days.

Use Dentacain gel if pain is severe. Use Paracetamol.

If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care
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What Causes Tooth Pain Post A Prostatectomy?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Tooth pain may be not related to prostate problems. It may be due to acute viral fever with tooth pain which is caused by releasing toxin and interleukin release lead to vasodilation and pain. Take rest, use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use Dentacain gel if pain is severe. Use Paracetamol. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care