Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 , I tried to skip the novacaine when getting fillings done several years ago. I don't know if it is because of the FMS or if I'm just one of those people with a really low pain threshold, but I couldn't do it. The doc was very understanding and gave me the shot and waited for it before continuing. I knew my mom hated the numbness and always skipped the shot. Good Luck with it. -Theresa >I was wondering if anyone with environmental sensitivities could share >experiences (good, bad, neutral)they've had with novacaine. I am >considering having some cavities drilled by a relatively " holistic " dentist >in Brighton, Mass. (Dr. Herbert Yolin) who does not use mercury, and >am considering skipping novocaine altogether, or at least trying to. >Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 I have very mild MCS, but I prefer getting cavities filled without anestetic. Sometimes the injections do make me feel funny, which scares me a little, and sometimes they don't and I too don't like a numb mouth. It really depends on the nature of the cavity. Some require much more extensive drilling of the nerve than others and the low pain threshold most of us have won't handle this. It also depends on the dentists. If he can be quick about the time he needs to be in contact with the nerve, it makes it a lot easier. In my experience, most fillings are not that bad even with the low pain threshold I have since this illness. It does hurt when the drill hits the nerve, and you have to be prepared for that and not tense against it, but the important thing to remember is that it won't hurt for very long, if you have a good dentist, and once the drilling is over, so is the pain. Matt > I was wondering if anyone with environmental sensitivities could share > experiences (good, bad, neutral)they've had with novacaine. I am > considering having some cavities drilled by a relatively " holistic " dentist > in Brighton, Mass. (Dr. Herbert Yolin) who does not use mercury, and am > _considering_ skipping novocaine altogether, or at least trying to. Any > thoughts? > > If I do go ahead with it after all, I will report back on how I tolerated > it. > > Thanks, > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Theresa and , dentists here usually do drilling and fillings without anaesthesia. Only when you ask for the shot you get it. My experience is that when the cavity is not deep, I can stand the drilling. I got the supracaine once (the tooth terribly hurt)....few hours later I got a fever, chills, trembling and I was so weak I had to stay in bed for 3 or 4 hours. I prefer not to take anaesthetics. On the other hand I am exhausted after seeing a dentist - maybe because of the stress/some pain? Considering the fact we are so sensitive getting a shot may prevent us from relapsing...supposing you do not react to the shot. Next time I try rhodiola rosea before the app, I hope it could reduce the stress reaction. Stania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 When my shiatsu practitioner had all of his mercury fillings removed, after I did, he did it completely without novacaine and used one acupuncture/pressure point that is used for dental pain. I used this point in subsequent procedures, and it helps a little though not completely. At any rate, it is easy to find and if it helps, it helps. It is in the flesh between your thumb and forefinger, on the back (not palm) side of your hand, right when you get past the webbing-like area, right in the middle of the distance between those two fingers. When you press around there, you should find a spot that is somewhat tender - that's the spot. Press, massage, rub that spot while you get the dental procedure done. It is a common spot used in acupuncture for a lot of concerns (constipation, sometimes headaches), and is also good for dental pain. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 - I have bad experiences at the dentist too. I use novocaine, but the kind without epidrine (sic) to keep my heart from racing. Last time I went I took kava and arnica right before (per my homeopath's advice) and felt much better. Hope this helps - Jennie --- Reinert <nicolesecret7@...> wrote: > I was wondering if anyone with environmental > sensitivities could share > experiences (good, bad, neutral)they've had with > novacaine. I am > considering having some cavities drilled by a > relatively " holistic " dentist > in Brighton, Mass. (Dr. Herbert Yolin) who does not > use mercury, and am > _considering_ skipping novocaine altogether, or at > least trying to. Any > thoughts? > > If I do go ahead with it after all, I will report > back on how I tolerated > it. > > Thanks, > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > http://explorer.msn.com > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Stania, I don't have any bad reaction to the injections such as you describe, nor to the general anesthesia I had some 8 years ago for abdominal surgery, so I guess I'm better off using it than not. -Theresa Stania wrote: [i got the supracaine once (the tooth terribly hurt)....few hours later I got a fever, chills, trembling and I was so weak I had to stay in bed for 3 or 4 hours. I prefer not to take anaesthetics. On the other hand I am exhausted after seeing a dentist - maybe because of the stress/some pain? Considering the fact we are so sensitive getting a shot may prevent us from relapsing...supposing you do not react to the shot.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2001 Report Share Posted December 30, 2001 Jolene, Novacaine and such don't have mercury, but they have other things that can affect some people. Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hi, There are alternatives to novacaine. Many people can't tolerate it. I am very sensitive, and in fact now get fillings without anesthetic (not as bad as it sounds...esp. after natural childbirth!). Of course, this is not an option for children. I'd suggest either Citanest or Lidocaine (Epinephrine-free). Your dentist can order either of these for you. Citanest wears off faster than Novacaine. You say your dentist uses a " novacaine-type " drug. What is it? Clifford Labs offers a dental materials test (bloodwork), and perhaps they test anesthetics as well. Let me know if you need more info. BTW, vitamin C is helpful, not only because it clears allergic reactions, but also because it causes anesthetic to wear off. So, don't use it before the dental work. My best, Jill > When my five year old son gets a composite filling (from a mercury-free > dentist) with a single-ingredient novacaine-type drug, his behavior becomes very > scary within an hour or two. We then do high-dose vitamin C (3 grams, 3 times > per day) which helps with the symptoms. But should we really be having this > problem? > > Jukoski > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Thanks for the infomation on epinephrine. I will mention it to my dentist next week. ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yes - Lidocaine -- that is the one that is okay -- the Epi (Epinepharine sp?) is the one to stay away from and yes they still use that one -- but not on me!!! They used that once and I thought I was gonna come out of the chair -- took all the strength I had to stay in the chair since I facing a second story window!!! ~guin roysnorm wrote: > > I don't know if I dreamt this or if someone told me, but are there two types of novacaine, one with adrenaline and one without? I have an appointment to replace a filling tomorrow & don't want to do anything to mess with what's working well right now! Thanks. > Novocaine isn't used any more. Lidocaine has been the replacement for many years. It is used almost universally, but may have side effects in sensitive people. Here is a link to a site that describes lidocaine, its uses and it's potential side effects. http://www.medicinenet.com/lidocaine-injection_local/article.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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