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    pacey Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 17, 2013, 06:00 PM
    Why do I still feel sleepy after wisdom tooth extraction
    Hi, I have had 4 wisdom teeth removed in hospital under a general anesthetic on Thursday 15th , its now only the 18th but I still feel absolutely sleepy and walking around like a zombie with lack of concentration. As I were the minute I woke out of it!
    I have a course of anti biotic, and taking a non drowsey pain killer which I stopped taking only till I sleep in case this is effecting me!

    Any thoughts on this? Is this normal recovery?
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    Aug 17, 2013, 06:51 PM
    Everyone is different. Also by being put out then your sleep patern has been tweaked. So long as there is no infection then you should be OK in a few days. Also please eat properly. If you don't feel like chewing then at least drink protein shakes like ensure.
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    Aug 17, 2013, 07:52 PM
    Yep.. It's a normal one, its just because of fear about dry socket.. Take rest awhile.. After 1week your normal life will be resumed..
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    Aug 19, 2013, 02:07 PM
    Hi, I've stopped taking the pain killers I think I feel abit better (day 5) I have been eating quite a lot surprisingly . Limited to opening my mouth if course. I tried driving to work yesturday morning . That was a no no, 10 minutes down the road I turned back and went to bed!
    I do worry about a dry socket. I have been very careful in how I consume things and rinse my mouth out with warm salt water.
    Thanks for the quick reply guys! Appreciated a lot
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