does teething hurt this much??

[crompo123]

my 6 month old really is dribbling for england, quite irritable most of the day, and at some points cries like she's really in pain....no other symptoms, so am assuming its teething-- has anyone else's little one had it so bad as to make them cry (almost inconsolably)?

[Fidgetsmum]

Certainly it can be very painful. My son is the same and will suddenly burst into tears with no warning.

Remember the worst toothache you've ever had. I've assumed that at its worst, it must be something like that.

Poor things. Seems so unfair.

[Saffron]

Sometimes I look in my daughter's mouth, and there are great blue and purple lumps on her gums where teeth will come through. We don't hesitate with the Calpol etc when she has a bad day. Bonjela on a baby toothbrush is also great. xx

[ClareC]

we use dentinox teething toothpaste, Ashton Parsons (?)) powder and Calprofen...... seems to work.

[Ruth_Baldock]

Hearing my baby wail in pain from teething, whilst crying real tears and clutching his little fat cheeks was almost too much to bear. We dose him up on calprofen, to stop immflamation (also he gets a terrible fever when teething) and hope for the best. Poor, poor baby. I had my wisdom teeth extracted when I was 19 and that was dire; if it's as bad as that then no wonder the poor little bugger gives us hell!

[cassiehomeopath]

Hi there, have you ever considered giving homeopathic remedies to your 6 month old for teething? they work brilliantly for pain relief and can even help the teeth come through quicker. I'm running a workshop at the beginning of June in east dulwich teaching mums how to use acute homeopathic remedies for things like teething, coughs, colds, ear infections etc...Babies are welcome but it is limited to 6 places and there are only 4 left. If you'd like more info please give me a call on 07588 820 409.

Best wishes

Cassie

[newcomer]

If she seems to be in a lot of pain, take her to a doctor. It's probably just teething, but the symptoms of ear infections are sometimes really similar to teething.

[crompo123]

thank you all-- i suppose i just wanted to make sure it was normal. for some reason, when i know why she's crying, its so much easier for me to comfort her.

Yes, i did wonder about an ear infection, but wouldn't the pain be more constant? She also, bizzarely, sleeps well at night which makes me think its not something like that.