Re: Dentist-----Regarding Tooth Extraction

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am going to have a Tooth Pulled tomorrow, and I remember reading on the

posts here, something about not having Novacaine.

Could someone please refresh my memory?

I want to let the Dentist know, just in case.

Thanks

Ellen

[Guest guest]

Just make sure to get the non-epinephrine version. All dentists have it.

Terry

> From: nascarfan4junior@...

> Reply-To: graves_support

> Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 22:48:20 EDT

> To: graves_support

> Subject: Re: Dentist-----Regarding Tooth Extraction

>

> Hi,

> I am going to have a Tooth Pulled tomorrow, and I remember reading on the

> posts here, something about not having Novacaine.

> Could someone please refresh my memory?

> I want to let the Dentist know, just in case.

> Thanks

> Ellen

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/13/2003 11:52:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

aldente@... writes:

>

> > I am going to have a Tooth Pulled tomorrow, and I remember reading on the

> > posts here, something about not having Novacaine.

>

Why no novacaine?

I recently had a cyst removed from my neck and the Surgeon used Novacaine.

Let me know and thanks

Betty

PS If your are expecting an answer from me, and you don't get it, please

email me back with a friendly reminder.

" To err is human; to forgive, divine. "

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/14/2003 8:59:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

simon@... writes:

>

> The ephidrine is included as it is a vasoconstrictor and makes the

> anesthetic last a bit longer. Usually leaving it out doesn't affect the

> pain killing effects, but instead of having a numb mouth all morning it

> only lasts half an hour or so after the surgery, for most dental work

> this is adequate.

>

That is so interesting. I was undiagnosed when I went for my cyst removal. I

also had some growth's removed at another time. But, both times I had

Novalcaine.

Both times, the novalcaine did not completely numb the area. The Surgeon was

suprrised that I could feel some pain.

I am on Paxcil CR 50 mg. for anxiety. I am also on Atenolol 100 mg. Plus

others

Ugggg....I hate taking medicines.

Thanks for your help

Betty

PS If your are expecting an answer from me, and you don't get it, please

email me back with a friendly reminder.

" To err is human; to forgive, divine. "

[Guest guest]

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thebetzz@... wrote:

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> Why no novacaine?

> I recently had a cyst removed from my neck and the Surgeon used

Novacaine.

The suggestion is to avoid ephidrine, which is a mimic of adrenaline.

The hyperthyroid react badly to stress and so taking a mimic of a stress

hormone is a bad move.

The main " risk " is to people who are undiagnosed, or have uncontrolled

hyperthyroidism, and a weak heart. However we have reports of people

having " uncomfortable " experiences, similar to the panic attacks Graves

patients often suffer anyway.

Ephidrine is contraindicated for disorders of the thyroid gland, and

heart problems, in most reference books.

The ephidrine is included as it is a vasoconstrictor and makes the

anesthetic last a bit longer. Usually leaving it out doesn't affect the

pain killing effects, but instead of having a numb mouth all morning it

only lasts half an hour or so after the surgery, for most dental work

this is adequate.

Not a big risk, but one we can easily do something about. Others feel

the same way about dental x-rays and thyroids,and insist on a thyroid

guard, again not a big risk but one that is readily mitigated.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for letting me know.

My Dentist used Carbocaine today.

It didn't make my heart race at all, or make me Jittery.

I guess for everyone else on this Group for future reference, Use Carbocaine

when you go to the Dentist.

Once Again, All My Thanks!

Take Care Everyone

Ellen

[Guest guest]

I didn't read my mail yesterday. I sure hope you used novocaine for your

tooth extraction. In most instances if you are having heart palpitations

from Grave's disease, you don't want to use a novocaine that has epinephrine

in it, as it will contribute to those symptoms while it is in your blood

stream. There is an alternate choice, carbocaine, no epi. However, he may

have wanted to use the novocaine with the epi in it for your extraction

because it helps reduce bleeding. Unless you are in sever, untreated hyper

Grave's, your fine with epi in your novocaine.

Jen M

Re: Dentist-----Regarding Tooth Extraction

> Hi,

> I am going to have a Tooth Pulled tomorrow, and I remember reading on the

> posts here, something about not having Novacaine.

> Could someone please refresh my memory?

> I want to let the Dentist know, just in case.

> Thanks

> Ellen

>

>

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