Re: [Norton AntiSpam]Re: Antibiotics before Dental Work

[Guest guest]

I was also told that I would have to take a large dose of antibiotics before any

invasive surgery or dental work for the rest of my life. When I asked why, I

was told that if you get an infection in the blood stream, it will go right to

the replacement joint. (thinking it was something that did not belong in the

body) If you do get a bad infection in the joint it will most likely have to be

removed. I myself, would prefer not to have that happen so I guess I will

follow doctor's orders. Funny story about the swim noodles. We rarely get to

the low 90's in northeast Pa. I cannot imagine what 120 would feel like.

Pat

Tyler Hill, Pa.

[Norton AntiSpam]Re: Antibiotics before

Dental Work

I was given a Z-Pak before dental work in Mexico. Consists of 4 pills.

Dentist said works about the same as amoxicillin. That was for dental surgery.

My present local dentist said do what your OS says, mine said antibiotics

forever.

I got my fill of water exercises during my 7 week stay near Palm Springs.

The exercise instructor would say don't do this exercises if you had TKR.

Most of the time they were the exercises my PT had me do. Mostly the twisting

exercises. So I did the exercises. I went into their Walmart to buy some

noodles for the pool. Temperature was 90 degrees out. Walmart said we don't

have them till summer. I asked her what she calls summer and she said 120

degrees.

Brickey

[Guest guest]

Can you please tell me what a Z-Pac is? I had my first antibiotic prescription

written by my orthopedic surgeon. My dentist said to bring it in and from then

on he would write the prescription (exactly the same) for taking before my

dental appointments. He said he does whatever your orthopedic doctor

recommends. I thought that was good. I hardly travel at all, but think taking

some with you is a good idea which I would not have thought of. Thanks for the

hint.

Pat

Re: Antibiotics before Dental Work

I was put on antibiotics before my knee op, which seems sensible. But never

for dentistry. are you talking about when you see a dentist around the sa,e

time as having a kneeor hip iop, or similar?

Lin

Hi Lin, Everyone in the States is given antibiotics before any invasive

procedure. The fake knees, hips etc are more liable to infection.

Joan

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On Apr 9, 2011, at 12:08 PM, " Tinopener " <tinopener@...>

wrote:

> I have never, ever, been prescribed any drugs before any fillings or teeth

> cleaning at a dentist. The only drug I've ever been given before a

> procedure

> was something to knock me out so they they could remove one of my wisdom

> teeth. I was given some pain relief following that though. But

> antibiotics?

> Never. And I've never had a problem. You don't get given antibiotics in

> the

> UK unless they are absolutely necessary, as they will become less

> effective

> if used too often. I am really surprised to hear that they are given

> before

> dental procedures as a 'just in case'!

>

> Lin

> UK

>

> It has been almost six months since my TKR and I had my first teeth

> cleaning. I was concerned about taking the 2000 milligrams of amoxicillin

> before the procedure. I was fine until I was doing some shopping on the

> way

> home and I started to feel the nausea set in. I have always had a

> sensitive

> stomach.

> What other drugs have some of you used before dental and other procedures?

>

> Beverly O

> Aurora, Oh

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat, a Z-Pac is a full 12/14 does of antibiotic that is taken in 3/4 days. I

have had no ill effects from it.

All the best, Joan

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From: Pat Stoeckle <rainbowsendminis@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 8:12:47 AM

Subject: Re: [Norton AntiSpam]Re: Antibiotics before

Dental Work

Can you please tell me what a Z-Pac is? I had my first antibiotic prescription

written by my orthopedic surgeon. My dentist said to bring it in and from then

on he would write the prescription (exactly the same) for taking before my

dental appointments. He said he does whatever your orthopedic doctor

recommends. I thought that was good. I hardly travel at all, but think taking

some with you is a good idea which I would not have thought of. Thanks for the

hint.

Pat

Re: Antibiotics before Dental Work

I was put on antibiotics before my knee op, which seems sensible. But never

for dentistry. are you talking about when you see a dentist around the sa,e

time as having a kneeor hip iop, or similar?

Lin

Hi Lin, Everyone in the States is given antibiotics before any invasive

procedure. The fake knees, hips etc are more liable to infection.

Joan

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 9, 2011, at 12:08 PM, " Tinopener " <tinopener@...>

wrote:

> I have never, ever, been prescribed any drugs before any fillings or teeth

> cleaning at a dentist. The only drug I've ever been given before a

> procedure

> was something to knock me out so they they could remove one of my wisdom

> teeth. I was given some pain relief following that though. But

> antibiotics?

> Never. And I've never had a problem. You don't get given antibiotics in

> the

> UK unless they are absolutely necessary, as they will become less

> effective

> if used too often. I am really surprised to hear that they are given

> before

> dental procedures as a 'just in case'!

>

> Lin

> UK

>

> It has been almost six months since my TKR and I had my first teeth

> cleaning. I was concerned about taking the 2000 milligrams of amoxicillin

> before the procedure. I was fine until I was doing some shopping on the

> way

> home and I started to feel the nausea set in. I have always had a

> sensitive

> stomach.

> What other drugs have some of you used before dental and other procedures?

>

> Beverly O

> Aurora, Oh

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>