scats

I used to get bad headaches when I had a dental anesthetic. The dentist suggested he used an anesthetic without adrenalin and this was much better for me. This was pre. pred. that may make a difference.

Myosotis in reply to scats

Thanks, Scats, but I hadn't had a dental anaesthetic when I got the headache, and I don't remember getting headaches after dental anaesthetics pre-Pred, so it can't have been that.

That's a useful tip for anyone who DOES get headaches from the anaesthetic though.

That gets me wondering if an anaesthetic in itself could also affect thePred dose. I don't know if I will need an anaesthetic or not on Friday.

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scats in reply to Myosotis

Lets hope all goes well!

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SnazzyD

Hello,

I get a tension headache after the dentist if I’ve had to hold my mouth open for more than just a checkup.

I was a dentist phobic and always caused a scene as a young person. As an older teenager in the ‘70’s I was doing the usual thing when the dentist very unprofessionally bellowed, “will you just shut up!”. Perhaps he was having a bad day. Anyway it did the trick; never had a problem since. I think it was a bit like stopping someone’s hiccups by giving them a fright!

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I would have thought there will be little to be done on Friday - just checking it and deciding if it DOES need further action in which case they will make a further appointment. They tend not to embark on a lot at just before hometime on Fridays! They should discuss your phobia then and how to deal with the next appointment. If you might need more pred they will tell you - and if they were to do something on Friday they can also give it you then and there.

Why not ring the dental hospital department and ask for advice? Then you have it from the experts.

SheffieldJane

I think I would incline towards diazepam for the fear and Pred for the physical effects of a small op. I would only take an extra mg. This kind of procedure will be over quite quickly. Drift away on a cloud of Valium. Good luck!

Angiejnz

I'd be on diazapam just reading the appointment date, I have dentist phobia too but seriously, you don't need stress wreaking havoc in your body so take what you need to keep stable.

Myosotis

Many thanks to everyone for all your help. Sorry I didn't reply before. I've been completely tied up with other things (I'm carer to my husband and mother).

I got some diazepam from the doctor, but had to laugh because she gave me a prescription for 14 tablets but the pharmacist said I would only need to take just one before the dental appointment, so I said I hope that doesn't mean that I'm going to need 14 dental appointments!