I have a lg fear of needles. I've managed to deal w/ it every time it came of having blood drawn, etc. Having 2 kids, it's not something I considered optional.
I've been lucky to go through my teen & adult years (this far - I'm 28) w/o any cavities - until now. While, like the tests & things I had to have done during pregnancy, I don't consider this optional either. My problem is that my fear of needles sends me straight into an anxiety attack. I went in for my appt today & while I was nervous, I told myself I was going to stick it out. It didn't happen. As soon as the asst. put the topical in my mouth to numb the gums, I lost it. I started gagging on saliva & the topical, got sick to my stomach and got really dizzy. After the dentist found out about it she sent me home w/ a new appt & a prescription for 12 mg of Vallium to take an hour before hand. Honestly, I don't know how Vallium's going to fix this! I was just wondering if anyone had any similiar experiences or tips.
2006-12-18 12:24:27 · 2 answers · asked by reandsmom77 6 in Health ➔ Dental
VALIUM IS AN ANTI-ANXIETY MEDICATION TAKEN BY MANY FOLKS THATARE SCARED OF DENTISTS OR NEEDLES. THERE ARE MORE EFFECTIVE ORAL SEDATION MEDS BESIDES VALIUM THAT DON'T LAST AS LONG AS VALIUM DOES.
HAVE HER PRESCRIBE YOU A SHORT-ACTING ANTI-ANXIETY DRUG. SOME EXAMPLES ARE; HALCION, SONATA, ATIVAN AND XANAX.
2006-12-18 12:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Hypnotherapy. Works great for,fears like this.
Sounds like u have a phobia.
Valium works great. U'll be relaxed.
2006-12-18 12:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋