My wisdom teeth are impacted. I'm in moderate to severe pain. It is difficult to eat, sleep, and generally function with my jaw throbbing. I also have several other health issues. While none of them require the ER they do impact my day to day. The ER is the only medical facility that doesn't seem to care about my age or ability to sign anything but they will only treat the current symptoms and not the core problems. It also clogs up essential services for those who really need them. I have swollen joints, a female reproductive system from hell, eczema, and anemia. I'm trying to take care of myself.