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(Message started by: kcopelin on Nov 7^th, 2007, 7:52pm)

Title: CH and dental work
Post by kcopelin on Nov 7^th, 2007, 7:52pm

So, I have always been a wimp about going to the dentist. But I have totally avoided them since going chronic almost three years ago. Really afraid that I'll get hit while in the chair...laying down is never a good idea for me. Any thoughts on this? Nitrous oxide? I have an appointment on Tuesday.

Would appreciate any input...
thanks
PFDAN y'all
kathy

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by black on Nov 7^th, 2007, 9:11pm

hi kathy.
dont be a wimp.go there sit in the chair and then come here and show us ur white teeth ;;D.u ll be fine
(u can always tell him before u start whats ur fear and warn him that u might have to stop for a while if u feel it coming)take an imigran with u or any abortive u think it helps u.but i really believe u will be fine.i dont think ch has anything to do with anxiety or stress causing it.

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by Chillrmn1 on Nov 8^th, 2007, 6:02am

hi kathy,

If you're going to need a local anesthetic -
Xylocaine with EPI triggered attacks for me. I had no problems with Citanest (prilocaine) without EPI.

I haven't used Nitrous Oxide but I think I remember others saying it triggered them.

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by Charlotte on Nov 8^th, 2007, 8:29am

I found that I have some bad hits after dental appointments. The hits seem more related to the drive than the dental visit, as I come across the Altamont Pass, in between Tracy and Livermore, and the trigger seems directly related to the barrometric pressure during the drive.

I hope your appointment went well, Kathy. You are a cute munchkin and you want those choppers working.

love, Charlotte

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by kcopelin on Nov 8^th, 2007, 5:37pm

;;D
Got a survey from the dentist today-to be filled out and brought into the visit. This is fun-not. I am less concerned with the novacaine as I am with laying down-its such a trigger for me. Thanks so much for your answers....

One of the questions is "Do you like your smile?" Yes, except the droppiness caused by Horners syndrome. I like my sense of humor better.

If nothing else, the dentist will be educated about CH. Am taking a pamplet, courtesy of Linda, and my cluster masx and O2 set-up in. Even though its not working for me-it does get people's attention.

PFDAN y'all,
kathy

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by thebbz on Nov 8^th, 2007, 8:38pm

Monster IV with lots of nitrous..Wwwwhhheeheeeeeheeeheee.
Good luck Kathy. They do have 02 in-house.
thebb ;;D

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by BarbaraD on Nov 9^th, 2007, 7:01am

One of the side effects of the gas is "headaches" -- I've always avoided it. Needles are safer....

But I do "warn" the nice dentist that I have CH and if I tell him that we are having an attack that he'd best get me some O2 and get the hell out of my way for a little while.

Hugs BD

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by chewy on Nov 9^th, 2007, 7:12am

Quote:

But I do "warn" the nice dentist that I have CH and if I tell him that we are having an attack that he'd best get me some O2 and get the hell out of my way for a little while.

There you have it. Managing your life around CH.

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by sandie99 on Nov 9^th, 2007, 10:28am

Kathy,

I'm supposed to see my dentist this fall, but I keep on delaying it, because I'm not that fond of dentists ever since the beast returned after one dentist appointment... :-X

I mean, who would want to pay to get back in cycle?! not me... if I can avoid it.

Sanna

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by kcopelin on Nov 15^th, 2007, 12:09am

Sanna, you need to take Linda H. along for support. I am happy to report that:
1. I showed up for the appointment because Linda and her Caliente showed up at my home.
2. Linda had the foresight to bring a cold pack (a bazillion thanks and hugs, my friend)
3. Only got hit a little-cold pack & pacing helped.
4. Intrestingly enough, the dental hygienist also has "bad" headaches. ::) ::) Linda fortunately did not need stiches for her tongue.
5. The dentist seemed to know quite a bit about clusters (will take a couple of brochures next time) and he does have O2 that comes right of the wall (if that don't beat all)
6. My teeth are all nice and clean. ;;D

PFDAN y'all,
kathy

Oh, and my next appointment isn't until 2008 ;;D ;;D

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by Charlotte on Nov 15^th, 2007, 12:16am

yay. you made it through. and thanks, Linda.

Charlotte

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by sandie99 on Nov 15^th, 2007, 3:14am

Kathy, good for you! :) That was so great of Linda, wow. :)

My last dentist was a tiny man who has this silent voice -I can't tell what he's saying half of the time. It's annoying when he asks something, but nicely narcotic when it's time to pull wisdom teeth out. [smiley=laugh.gif]

He actually knows about my ch and back at my med days he even wrote all of them to my file just in case. :)

Sanna

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by black on Nov 15^th, 2007, 7:20am

i am happy for u Kathy.thats a smile.another win against the demon.u made him look like a puppy.
pf wishes

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by E-Double on Nov 15^th, 2007, 8:15am

on 11/08/07 at 06:02:56, Chillrmn1 wrote:

heed the warning ;)

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by stgeorge1 on Nov 21^st, 2007, 3:02am

This sort of freaked me out. I just started up with monster CH's after 3 years in remission. I have ITP and after taking LOTs of prednizone and unable to have dental work due to the excessive bleeding related to ITP, my teeth are litterally falling out. Now I need extensive work but and have an eval next week but after reading this i'm going to make sure that the dentist knows I'm having CH's.

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by Linda_Howell on Nov 21^st, 2007, 3:28pm

Quote:

Sanna, you need to take Linda H. along for support.

Sanna, I'm afraid you're out of luck on this one. Flying to Finland is out of the question. :-/

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by scamrtst on Dec 5^th, 2007, 4:08pm

Hi Cathy,

Yesterday, I acually had 2 fillings replaced on the Cluster Side of my mouth. 11AM is normally a CH time for me but I found that being on novacaine really diminished the severity and instead of a five it was only a shadow.

Sean

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by scamrtst on Dec 5^th, 2007, 4:10pm

Title: Re: CH and dental work
Post by sandie99 on Dec 6^th, 2007, 4:33am

on 11/21/07 at 15:28:23, Linda_Howell wrote:

Sanna, I'm afraid you're out of luck on this one. Flying to Finland is out of the question. :-/

No worries, I'll understand that, Linda. :)