Re: [RSD-CRPS]Dentist

August 14, 2001

I have systemic decay of my teeth. I have had over 13 root canals and

several apicos(sp) which is what they do when the root canal fails. My

dentist is trying her best and the endodontist is disgusted with what is

happening in my mouth. I also have a terrible time getting and staying numb.

I had one endodontist joke that he was going to start charging me for the

excess Novocain. And then there is the horrible feeling I get from all that

Novocain in my body, the shakes and jittery. And I can't use the Novocain

with epi.

If anyone can find written facts about how the RSD affects the mouth and

teeth then my dentist would write to Medicare and they would pay for all the

work I have to have done. I only have about 4 normal teeth in my mouth and

about to lose the front two. I have had to had crowns redone several times

as I lose bone and have more decay.

I also have to use sensitive tooth paste and even that hurts my teeth. I

also use a prescription toothpaste that is all fluoride.

Felice

August 14, 2001

Felice,

As far as I know, there isn't anything in writing unless you can find

something in the quiz's of Hooshmand's. There is so little research done on

this. But I guess that is where I would look.

Good luck.

May God bless you and keep you,

" Pain is a subjective experience; it is a personal possession, a private

feeling, and as individual as a fingerprint. " How to Cope With Chronic Pain,

by Hendler, M.D. and Judith A. Fenton, 1986, page 5.

Deb Lundquist (McPixie@...)

Administrative Director, American Society for RSD-CRPS (ASRSD/CRPS)

Co-Chair, American Society for RSD-CRPS Assistance Center (ASRSD/CRPS AC)

PO Box 1397, Abingdon, MD 21009

Toll Free Hotline: 1-866-OUR-PAIN

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