stomach ache from dental work Posted: 03-13-08 19:14pm
2nd time in 2 mos. i've had shot for
dental work and ended up with a VERY bad
stomach ache. feels like stomach is tight
and had some pain in my back &
sternum. have you heard of this happening
before?
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Duchessljb
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Posted: 03-14-08 13:00pm
Hi, disney!
Well, I've definitely heard of allergic
reactions to Novocain and the symptoms of
it can be anything from hives and itching
to symptoms of anaphylactic shock (which
include the tight chest, difficulty
breathing, etc). I have no doubt that the
stomach ache could also be a symptom,
but it's not one I've read about
(certainly doesn't mean it isn't also,
though). I suppose you could also have a
sensitivity to it (different from an
allergy and usually categorized by nausea
and stomach pains with medication
sensitivities), or you might even have
both.
Another possibility is that you might be
nervous and stressed out when faced with
dental work (lots of people are); the
reactions you're describing sound a little
like a mild panic attack or even the
muscles relaxing AFTER your mind is sure
that you're done and o.k. Obviously, if
you don't feel like going to the dentist
bothers you or you've had this kind of
work, before, but never these issues, this
might not have any basis at all, for you,
but if you're one of many who reeeeally
doesn't like it, this might explain it, as
well.
I've also read a few things about
allergies/sensitivities to the metal
fillings in teeth, but don't really know
enough to comment on the symptoms of that,
so it might be something to look into.
Have you mentioned the feeling to your
dentist or doctor? They might be able to
help confirm an allergy or sensitivity for
you and suggest an alternative or they
might be able to help you figure out
what's causing it.
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prdent1
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Joined: 26 Dec 2007 Posts: 70
Posted: 03-14-08 15:40pm
Do you have to take amoxil or clyndamycin
or another antibiotic 1 hour before dental
work?
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