peacefrogs79
10-01-2005, 12:47 AM
I suffer from pvc's and am about to have some dental work done and im scared to death im going to get them while having the work done. Anything I should do?
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Timber
10-01-2005, 09:07 AM
If they have to numb you, just make sure you request that they use an epinephrine-free anesthetic. The epinephrine (adrenaline) in common dental anesthetics can cause racing heart/palpitations.
Otherwise, just warn your dentist that you get palpitations and agree on a hand signal that you'll use if you need him/her to stop for a minute until you feel better. It helps to feel like you are more in control of the situation.
Otherwise, just warn your dentist that you get palpitations and agree on a hand signal that you'll use if you need him/her to stop for a minute until you feel better. It helps to feel like you are more in control of the situation.
peacefrogs79
10-02-2005, 03:39 AM
Thank you Timber for the advice. I didnt mention it in my first post but I am also 18 weeks pregnant so I dont think they will use that kind of anesthetic anyway but I will definetly make sure!
Shop
10-02-2005, 09:41 PM
Can your dental work wait until after delivery?? Make sure you check with your OBGYN before you do anything . I have pvc's too and I take Toprol XL 50 mg for it. Are you on any med (just curious) for it while pregnant??
NeuroticHousewife
10-03-2005, 06:23 PM
What are you having done?
I also get PVCs and was diagnosed with SVT or IST (not sure which). I take (and did throughout my entire pregnancy) propranolol. It helped drastically. But I DO still get PVCs especially around my period. I wont get them for an entire week..and then a I can get them once an hour. It sucks doesnt it?? Yes, just make sure you stay away from all stimulants.
I also get PVCs and was diagnosed with SVT or IST (not sure which). I take (and did throughout my entire pregnancy) propranolol. It helped drastically. But I DO still get PVCs especially around my period. I wont get them for an entire week..and then a I can get them once an hour. It sucks doesnt it?? Yes, just make sure you stay away from all stimulants.
peacefrogs79
10-05-2005, 08:46 PM
Dentist says I need to have 4 teeth extracted. and has referred me to an oral surgeon. I was on toprol before pregnancy and it honestly did not seem to help much for me. Now im not taking anything for the pvc's.