Going to the dentist.. getting fillings.. very scared.. hypothyroid..

[Mozartcowgirl]

I have hypothyroid, also hashimotos... i am VERY scared of the dentist in the first place.. the dentist i go to doesnt use the epi in the anaesthesia, so thats good.. because it freaks me out. but.. is there anything else i should be aware of ? i am sure the dentist is very capable.. i am just afraid.. .. he has filled 4 cavities so far.. i just felt like poop from the last time i went.. and it scared me.  

anyone else who is hypo have fillings can share their story?  am thinking about taking xanax before..

i do know that some people who are hypo can be sensitive to the sedatives given during dental procedures.. and to opiates the dr can prescribe.. ..

ok anyone who can help calm me down i would really appreciate it. i feel really stupid about it. but.. i feel it all the same...

[Mozartcowgirl]

hey..im not who you asked this too.. but i can telly ou what she meant....

epi is epinephrine.. which is a stimulant..( it can make your heart race)  it is used in dentistry.. for many thyroid patients... it can cause problems... so you should always ask your thyroid doctor about it.. before you go... just to be on the safe side.. also.. your dentist should be aware of ALL conditions you have before any work is done...

i dont like it.. i use Mepivicaine. when i have to have it.. no epi.

[Cynnieb4]

The dentist drives me nuts. I am probably sensitive to everything that goes in my mouth, but it has to get done. I am totally afraid of him, but have had almost every procedure done sad to say, so I shouldn't worry about it, but I still do. I am on something already for my anxiety it helps;)

[toniascared]

hi, laura

can i pls ask you something:

i am too a hashimotos thyroid patient . i am curious you replied to someone that
as long as the "dentist doesn't use epi you should be fine.  I take chlorella"

pls can y tell me what is "epi" and "chlorella" ?

i live in greece and i am very curious.

[laura1967]

For future info....as long as the dentist doesn't use epi you should be fine.  I take chlorella a half hour before my dental precedures.....it will clean up the bloodstream and absorb stuff that shouldn't be there....good stuff.

[Mozartcowgirl]

im ok.. i went back... i dont know how i did it.. but i did.. i went and had the fillings done wth no numbing meds... soem were painful.. some were ok -able...lol..    
i have read that thyroid disease can cause peridontal disease.. and that its very crucial to get checked out every three months...

i will always do this now.. no more fillings for me.  and if i have to have another.. that sucker will be so tiny one smack of the drill makes it go away.

[Smilerdeb]

I have read that Lignocaine should be avoided and a different aneasetic used as Lignocaine tends to make the heart race faster.
Read up on it and see what you think.

[Liz118]

Hi Mozartcowgirl,
You will be fine. Maybe you can tell them you are nervoius and they will give you something? You could call before and ask.
It is a painless procedure.
One thing to consider, however, since you have an autoimmune condition, is that you might want to stay away from metal amalgam fillings. Maybe they could give you a different type. You could ask...
Good luck!