Epinephrine and local anesthesia

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Avatar f tn POTS and dental anesthesia, see here for general information on the effects of local anesthetics and the types available: http://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/0701/p91.html It is possible that the anesthetic agent itself is having cardiovascular effects. It does say in the aforementioned article, "Local anesthetics can also have profound effects on the cardiovascular system. At low doses, local anesthetics cause systemic vasoconstriction and raise blood pressure.
Avatar n tn both WITHOUT EPINEPHRINE,YES,WITHOUT EPINEPHRINE and I made sure of that before the skin test.They had to discontinue the Lidocaine because of heart side effects.But they finished with the other one and they thought that everything was fine and sent me home..The next day,BOOM! they hit with a vengence..P.V.C.S over and over again lasting for 3 weeks or so until they finally tapered off.
Avatar f tn Periodic administration of local anesthesia without epinephrine and /or systemic administration of gabapenti/amitriptline may solve your complaints. Seeing an Orofacial pain specialist is advised.
1817071 tn?1366228243 I have had a ton of dental work done and I remind my dentist every time no epinephrine. Also something to be aware of...if you have a tooth crowned when they are doing the crown prep they use a string coated in epinephrine to retract your gum prior to making the impressions. It is equivalent to about 3 shots with epi. They have string that does not have the epinephrine so be sure to remember to ask if you are having a tooth crowned.
Avatar f tn The local anesthetic used at the injection site is usually a combination of bupivacaine (Marcaine) and a small fraction of epinephrine to constrict blood vessels to minimize bleeding or absorption of anesthetic. Any side effects of anesthesia should be short-lasting, as these medications remain in the body a day at most.
1182699 tn?1297574784 It's funny that you said that...after I posted earlier, I called a friend of mine who's a dentist and he said he always put his patients on antibiotics before the procedure which helped to enable the effect of the anethesia. I actually go see an Endodontist on Monday and I insisted on antibiotics today before I left my dentist. I hear this Endodontist is a God at numbing just one tooth for the procedure so he may became my new favorite person if all goes well.
Avatar n tn I will do some investigating and research to see what sort of rate of occurrence exists with seizures and local anesthetics. Also, I believe that the nitrous oxide may have played a role, so i'll look into that avenue and see what i come up with.
Avatar f tn my gums have been bleeding during the past 2 months but i had no pain. also fillings are allowed with local anesthesia not containing epinephrine. whitening is advised for post delivery.
Avatar n tn Sometimes light sedation is also used with this method. Local (i.e., injection) anesthesia carries more risks than the eye drops, and you'll go home wearing an eye patch (and maybe a black eye.) General anesthesia involves the most risks. In my opinion, it's always a good idea to ask in advance what will be used.
Avatar f tn The dentist prescribed Halcyon (which I took 1 hour before the appointment) saying it will relax me and make numbing easier and the non-epinephrine local anesthetic last longer. He gave me 2 shots of local on each side. Afterwards, I felt slight pain at one of the injection places, no pain anywhere else. The next day, my face was swollen, and I still had just the slight pain from one of the injections. The swelling was just of the skin of my face, not inside my mouth, not on my lips.
Avatar n tn It is going to be a local anesthetic with the surgery being at 1pm. The doctor told me that the procedure lasts and about an hour. My question is can I drink alcohol that night, say around 8pm. What side effects will happen with just a local anesthetic. Thanks.
Avatar f tn I have severe "white coat hypertension" which causes my BP to rise very high when going to the doctor. A Dentist told me a long time ago to always tell the dentist to give me a shot WITHOUT epinephrine. In the meantime I got on BP meds which controls my BP but when going to the doctor it still goes up, but not as bad as in the past.
Avatar f tn There is no reason for a person with MS to avoid local anesthesia when needed, unless the person happens to be allergic to the commonly used local anesthetics, such as Novocaine. One study reviewed 98 patients who together had received more than 1,000 doses of local anesthetics. In only four instances was the dose followed by an exacerbation—a sudden worsening of an MS symptom or symptoms. An exacerbation is also known as a relapse, attack, or flare." this is from http://www.
1927233 tn?1326670387 The other option was general anesthesia and surgery. But that too was very risky and would have likely ended up with mom not waking up from surgery with her condition the way it was added was congestive heart failure. So I pressed and would not relent in the only option I felt she had a "chance for life" and that was local anesthetic. They had not done this type of surgery on such a critical patient and that was this old.
Avatar f tn However, they will have to run a few tests to check if local anesthesia is better or the general one. Iv been on claxean injections n asprin through out my pregnancy since my daughter was a really low birth weight. So wat do u think is better local or general?
Avatar f tn Dont worry it must have been a safe anestethic the doctors wouldnt put you or your baby at risk
Avatar f tn Its usually ok to get dental work done while pregnant. Next time though, if you remember, ask them to use anesthesia that doesn't have any epinephrine in it. Epinephrine can cause your heart rate to increase. And of course nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is definitely off limits.
Avatar f tn m hypersensitive myself and injections and sedation have no effect on me whatsoever, meaning that I have to have general anaesthetic for dental work to be done and to avoid the increased pain I'd suffer with injections/sedation). But you can ask your dentist about it if you're concerned about the injection. He should be happy to answer any questions you want answered.
Avatar f tn You should tell the anesthesiologist the reaction you had during the administration of the anesthesia so that anesthesia induction can be delivered safely and uneventful. Perhaps a different kind of anesthesia can be given to you. Take care.
Avatar f tn s the epinephrine that is in the lidocaine. You can ask your dentist to use an anesthetic without epinephrine, I have had tons of dental work and always ask for that. Dentist doesn't mind at all and I've never had any problems. It doesn't last as long but if you start to feel anything while they are working the dentist will just give you more. I have done fine with it.
1305767 tn?1361192676 t bad this time because they gave me nitrous but I learned they put epinephrine in the local anesthetic shots (it has something to do with helping the anesthetic last longer) So I'm thinking the epinephrine sends my anxiety level from like a six to a ten. Last November I had a tooth pulled and while the dentist was injecting the shot my heart rate got so high I almost passed out. They put a monitor on my finger and it was about 150! That is just crazy.
Avatar f tn Has anyone out there ever had to receive more then general and/or local anesthesia? I read that sometimes, so the patient does not cough or move during surgery, there will be a tube put down their thoat to be put on a breathing machine. This scares me - if anyone has had this done or know why its necessary or the pros & cons, please reply.
Avatar m tn Can strabismus surgery be done using local anesthesia and what are the advantages or disadvantages if any?