Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Epinephrine given during dental procedures causes severe tachcardia and I believe, puts me into atrial fib. Aspirin can cause more bleeding and bruising than normal. I would avoid both. Enna Amiodarone 200 mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Snip .... Here My suggestions Ask for the non Epinepherine (adrenalin) freezing. The Dentist needs to know if you are taking anticoagulents (Coumadin ) because the extraction (if you really need to do that)could be a significant bleeding risk .You may need to get your doctor to approve some temporary change in your anticoagulent regieme. If you are not taking anti-coagulents then the ony issue is the possiblity triggering AF Be very carefull of your diet. Try to get some Omega 3 (essential fats )Fish Oil. Avoid any possible trigger and consume a mostly vegetable diet in the days leading up to the appointment. Avoid any processed food and especially Aspertame . Meditate to remain very calm (if possible )Try some mint tea . Regards 171 1.9 years ,NSR whole foods lifestyle.Previously persistent AF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 I am on warafrin/sotalol ...many years. Had tooth exctrated in overseas dentist a month ago. I was advised to stop warfarin 3 days before..which I did. Absolutely no problems...no real bleeding, no af, Try to relax and let the Dent do his/her work xavierboy2002 wrote: I am having problems with my back gum and go to the dentist in about two weeks. I am pretty nervous because I have heard of people going into AF with the drugs and stuff. Can anyone give hints of what one should avoid as far as the drugs and stuff if they need to pull a tooth. I am just so nervous! Thanks! Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 In a message dated 2/19/05 11:20:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, pendragon60614@... writes: > What are the alternatives to Novocaine? Carbocaine ... as list members kindly told me ... it's nicer too because it doesn't last as long so I didn't end up having to go to work numb up to my eyeball. It wears off faster. Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 In a message dated 2/19/05 11:57:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, susanr20z03@... writes: > but they didn't work as well or as long as novacaine. I'd switch dentists. And I'd not risk a-fib with novocaine. My procedure was also long a couple weeks ago, and my dentist (who I've had for 25 years) said sometimes they have to give more Carbocaine because it's true that it doesn't last as long. But I'm shocked a dentist would talk you into novocaine. I'd rather have extra shots of Carbocaine (which you don't feel since you're still numb) than give a-fib a chance. Just my view. Don't mean to sound critical. Toni CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 He definitely will not use Novocaine as there are many alternatives which will not trigger AFIB What are the alternatives to Novocaine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 > > He definitely will not use Novocaine as there are many alternatives > which will not trigger AFIB > > What are the alternatives to Novocaine? ******* I recently broke a tooth, and had to go in to my dentist to have it rebuilt and eventually preparation for a crown. They know about my afib. I asked about alternatives to novacaine and was told that they had them, but they didn't work as well or as long as novacaine. I opted for the novacaine. Didn't have any problem with it, it didn't put me into afib, nor did the two hour procedure for the crown prep. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 > > He definitely will not use Novocaine as there are many alternatives > which will not trigger AFIB > > What are the alternatives to Novocaine?snip Sorry , I was so elated to know there were alternatives that I didn't get the names although I did mention our site and that someone had mentioned using a non-epinephrine anesthesia like carbocaine(sp) When he does the procedure I will ask for the names so that I can pass them along. Normally my own dentist has been using Novocaine and it probably did trigger AFIB in the past but I wasn't aware there were alternatives but this time I will be off coumadin so that is a entirely different story. My coumadin can be resumed the night of the extractions. Thought it was interesting that he would be willing to do an extraction of one tooth and not stop coumadin if the pt level was 2.5 or lower, maybe we don't need to be off it as often as they take us off. My level was 2.7 and several must be extracted. suggested my Oral Surgeon check with my EP but I have already done that and EP wanted a 3 day max off the coumadin and check in when I stop coumadin, so he will be happy it's only 2 days. When it is time to resume, the coumadin clinic will advise me what dose to begin with and keep track of my PT. This AFIB and coumadin certainly complicate and impact everything we do, doesn't it? Think I have everything covered at this point unless we have a big snowstorm on Thursday and can't get there after being off coumadin for 2 days, oh well, don't even want to think about that possibility. BARB IN PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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