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Nalz
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- May 19, 2023
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I've had a rough ride with this one to say the least. I've had multiple appointments this year to have 2 teeth extracted under IV sedation.
The first appointment, they were unable to find a vein and asked if I'd be willing to try extraction with local only. I agreed since I'd worked myself up to having it. One tooth came out easily but the second one (which was infected) was causing pain on pulling. She kept topping up the local and trying again which ended up with me a shivering wreck, shaking violently. She decided that this definitely needed to be done under IV so another appointment was made for this one.
The next appointment was cancelled the day before due to an emergency calling in. Made another appointment.
Next appointment day came and I was a nervous wreck after the pain and violent shaking the last time. She still was unable to find a vein. Suggested another appointment but prescribed Temazepam to take the night before and an hour before my next appointment.
Took the temazepam last night and again at 8am this morning. 30 seconds after taking my morning dose, the receptionist called to cancel as the dentist is off sick. So I'm now dozy and can't work from home. I just want to mention that they have all been great apart from the unavoidable cancellations and failed IV issues. I'm just so disheartened as I work myself up each time. Guess today is a day of sleep on the sofa.
The first appointment, they were unable to find a vein and asked if I'd be willing to try extraction with local only. I agreed since I'd worked myself up to having it. One tooth came out easily but the second one (which was infected) was causing pain on pulling. She kept topping up the local and trying again which ended up with me a shivering wreck, shaking violently. She decided that this definitely needed to be done under IV so another appointment was made for this one.
The next appointment was cancelled the day before due to an emergency calling in. Made another appointment.
Next appointment day came and I was a nervous wreck after the pain and violent shaking the last time. She still was unable to find a vein. Suggested another appointment but prescribed Temazepam to take the night before and an hour before my next appointment.
Took the temazepam last night and again at 8am this morning. 30 seconds after taking my morning dose, the receptionist called to cancel as the dentist is off sick. So I'm now dozy and can't work from home. I just want to mention that they have all been great apart from the unavoidable cancellations and failed IV issues. I'm just so disheartened as I work myself up each time. Guess today is a day of sleep on the sofa.
