regarding the dentist

[Natz36]

hi everyone

thanks for all the support on my last post .

I managed it . I had a local anaesthetic without adrenaline but he did a different filling as the one he needed to refill he is worried that he may not be able too save it and I would need a root canal.

He saw how anxious I was as I was crying and tense so he didn’t want to do a bigger job .

we discussed that it may be better for me too go too a dental hospital or community one where they help anxious, disabled patients etc .

The only thing that I was concerned about was after my filling I felt like strange , off balance just didn’t feel right plus so tired !!!

I feel better today but does anyone know if that’s a normal symptom ?

I’m booked in on the 3rd of February too have another tiny cavity filled in before it gets bigger.

thanks

[Agora1]

Hi Natz36, congratulations on getting your tooth filled. You did it

The plain anesthetic known as CARBO should not produce any after

effects like you felt. But...crying and being tense while in the chair can

and will wear you down. Once it's over, your body and emotional state

needs to calm down and regenerate. But you're okay.. xx

[Natz36 in reply to Agora1]

Hello

It was a weird feeling like I was spaced out , didn’t feel right so am really hoping it was because I was crying and got myself all bothered.

Doctors are referring me too a allergic clinic as I would like too know what’s making me have symptoms.

Am actually scared too continue anymore treatment I just don’t know what too do

[Agora1 in reply to Natz36]

Hi Natz36, were you able to keep your Feb 3rd appointment??

Anything more about the Allergy clinic? xx

[Natz36 in reply to Agora1]

no because I was due on and I have PMDD and autistic and I feel even worse meltdowns sensory issues are worse so avoided the dentist. I have an appointment in march which I will attend. I just don’t know if that after affect is normal? Wasn’t pleasant felt like I had a heavy head and literally had the best sleep that night .

Maybe I do react plus am on the small side 51kgs x

[Agora1 in reply to Natz36]

Hi Natz, I just went over your posts from the last 3 years noticing you

do deal with other health issues. Since we aren't doctors and can only

go by our own experiences, I would definitely suggest seeing your main

doctor. The health of your teeth is important. See if there is an interaction

in having dental procedures and your health conditions. I care xx

[Natz36 in reply to Agora1]

the main doctors who knew me and I had a good connection with they have been moved too a different practise .

I don’t have a doctor now the ones that are they really don’t understand.

It’s so difficult maybe when I see the dentist again I can let him know about how I felt see what he suggests.

Yeah I know no one can give medical advice but sometimes I feel like no one believes me when I say I react and it makes me feel like I’m out of it .

Thanks

[Agora1 in reply to Natz36]

Oh I understand that Natz..in that we can feel that no one truly understands

the way we feel. Once the word Anxiety is mentioned, more focus can be put

on that then a true physical condition. By all means, have a talk with your

dentist before setting up the next appointment. I think it will relief some of

your concerns and fears regarding how you felt. Keep us updated. My best xx

[Natz36 in reply to Agora1]

yes I will do but the thing is because he gave me the anaesthetic without adrenaline am not sure what he can do then .

Maybe it’s something that I will just have too put up with unfortunately and maybe next time just go home and sleep.

Thanks

[Agora1 in reply to Natz36]

Or...possibly give you a benzo ahead of time or give you laughing gas

that can put you at ease. There are ways for them to work around

our anxiety. xx

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hey natz36! Well done. I knew you’d be ok. Agora1 is correct. You are probably a bit over exhausted from the stress of the whole ordeal. It should be fine tomorrow after getting another nights rest. Next visit will be easier. 😀

[catsrock]

I usually feel very tired after going to the dentist because I find it so stressful. Novocaine also just makes me feel weird.

[Natz36 in reply to catsrock]

hello do you have the anaesthetic without adrenaline? Yeah I felt weird after it x

[catsrock in reply to Natz36]

Not sure I get your question. I just usually have novocaine. Or do you mean do I get an adrenaline rush in my body?

[Natz36 in reply to catsrock]

so basically you can have anaesthetic with adrenaline and anaesthetic without.

Although dentist won’t always offer the anaesthetic without adrenaline incase you bleed.

Hope that helps

[Pastor_of_Muppets]

Sometimes after an anxiety-inducing event your body's supply of adrenaline is pretty depleted. It's tiring maintaining a high level of tension for a prolonged time,also. In some communities it's known as "drop" and can even include depressive symptoms. It's natural. Try not to worry about it or overthink it, but be proud you've done so well with a difficult experience and "keep the receipt". When you have another difficult thing to go through, remind yourself "I can do difficult things, these are some I've done before" and recount them.

[Natz36 in reply to Pastor_of_Muppets]

thank you but I do feel I had some sort of reaction.

X

[KrierandRosie]

I get side effects to the numbing medication dentists use. They try to pretend there are no side effects but there are side effects. I hate the dentist.

[Natz36 in reply to KrierandRosie]

do you use the anaesthetic without adrenaline?

Yeah I didn’t feel right but I didn’t experience the fast heartbeat like last time .

Crazy how it should help but still affects you x