Dreaded dentist and injections

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am due to go to the dentist for a check up soon and somewhere in the haze I

remember reading about the injections that give when they do fillings. To be

careful if you are on thyroid meds?

I seem to be really sensitive anyway - I used to have sedation in the old days

until they stopped it. Sometimes I have to have more than the one injection to

actively numb the area - which has peed off some dentists when they cannot

understand why the 1st and 2nd has not done the job?

Any ideas ?

PS - Hope you all had a fab time in Brum - I was thinking of you all!

Stacey

[Guest guest]

Hi Stacey, The problem isn't really thyroid- it's adrenal and the problem is with adrenalin in the anaesthetic that is used to reduce bleeding at the injection site and keep the numb in place longer. A non adrenalin version is available for those with adrenal issues, but does not work so effectively or for so long. Jennt> thyroid treatment > From: stacey57@...> Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:54:29 +0000> Subject: Dreaded dentist and injections> > > > Hi,> > I am due to go to the dentist for a check up soon and somewhere in the haze I remember reading about the injections that give when they do fillings. To be careful if you are on thyroid meds?> > I seem to be really sensitive anyway - I used to have sedation in the old days until they stopped it. Sometimes I have to have more than the one injection to actively numb the area - which has peed off some dentists when they cannot understand why the 1st and 2nd has not done the job?> > Any ideas ?> > PS - Hope you all had a fab time in Brum - I was thinking of you all!> > Stacey> > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >