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KatieH
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The last time I had a dental anesthetic was over 10 yrs ago as I have been getting dental care from a dentist who uses a laser (no shot needed). I now need some work that requires numbing (possible re-treat of an old root canal gone bad or extraction). I can't tolerate epinephrine ever since childhood so it would be a numbing shot without epi.
During the last 6 yrs I have developed multiple chemical sensitivities and also have adrenal fatigue. I break out in hives and get an asthma attack from things I used to be able to tolerate with no problem. This includes foods and weird things like paint and perfume.
I want to be sure that I won't have a reaction to the numbing agent and want to know if I can be tested for sensitivity to Carbocaine (which is what my dentist said he would use). I know that Carbocaine is used on pregnant women so its probably the best tolerated. But this concern has stopped me from going through with the procedure. Any suggestion on where/how I can get tested? My MD, ND & dentist don't have any info for me on this front- each is telling me to ask the other(!). Thanks in advance.
During the last 6 yrs I have developed multiple chemical sensitivities and also have adrenal fatigue. I break out in hives and get an asthma attack from things I used to be able to tolerate with no problem. This includes foods and weird things like paint and perfume.
I want to be sure that I won't have a reaction to the numbing agent and want to know if I can be tested for sensitivity to Carbocaine (which is what my dentist said he would use). I know that Carbocaine is used on pregnant women so its probably the best tolerated. But this concern has stopped me from going through with the procedure. Any suggestion on where/how I can get tested? My MD, ND & dentist don't have any info for me on this front- each is telling me to ask the other(!). Thanks in advance.