Anyone else had a reaction like this?!?

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Want to start by saying I have not been to the dentist for almost 9 years (Lived elsewhere, Came back home a few years ago and couldn't get a place at any dentist) so I was very nervous..

He got started then stopped and I had to ask for local anesthetic because it was really painful, Ended up having 8 injections then when he walked away to write on the computer I suddenly got an uncontrollable fit of laughter and I couldn't stop, He made it worse because he kept asking if I was ok, which for some reason made me laugh more.., I was laughing so much I had tears going down my face, I then burst into tears and started crying!

This has never happened to me before!

Anyone else reacted like this?

Sounds like it was a mixture of nerves and all the injections, stressful situations can cause us to do funny things. I once shouted out b*stard while in the dentist chair and had to apologise. Hope you are ok and maybe don't leave it 9 years next time haha

For christs sake dont go near the Sistine Chapel

8 injections???

Is that even legal

Yes it is “legal” and more to the point safe . Occaisionally it can be difficult to numb a tooth up due to a combination of factors …. Anatomy , irritated nerve in tooth (hot pulp) , and anxious patient.

This happens to me quite a lot ever since I was pregnant with my DD! I will be laughing at something, then go hysterical and can’t stop crying… even though I’m not sad lol

Also, local anaesthetic has epinephrine in which has an effect on the nervous system!

It's generally only 1 or 2 small cartridges, but injecting around the tooth and gum in several locations. It's never 8 cartridges.

Not exactly the same reaction but ever since I was pregnant I can no longer tolerate the injections with the adrenaline (epinephrine?) in them. I feel like I'm having a panic attack. Said it to the dentist and they now give me ones with no adrenaline in it. Works fine

When I use a dentist around 8 years, he didn't use injections to numb the area before drilling, but instead use an oral aesthetic gel. It did work as I felt no pain at all.

I get reactions to those anaesthetic, nothing serious or allergic, more like severe shaking.

Anyway, my dentist told me there's adrenaline in them. No idea why. So that probably explains the laughing. 🤣

The adrenaline in local anaesthetic is to constrict the blood vessels around the area so the anaesthetic stays in place longer and doesn’t wear off quickly.

The total amount is much , much less than the body produces naturally during dental treatment and it is this “fight or flight” response to the adrenaline produced by the body that causes the reactions not the adrenaline in the anaesthetic.

There used to be medical indicatiins for adrenaline free anaesthetics but no longer. They are , however , used when you want the numbing to wear off quickly eg in children or people with learning difficulties who are more prone to bite numb areas causing injury.

I cried rather hysterically after a similar injection for root canal! I was told it was the lignocaine.

I was high as a kite all day and spent a fortune on christmas shopping.

we do quite often see the systemic effects of local with adrenaline in patients who are under GA, so it seems a bit surprising if all just endogenous flight/fight reactions you see in the chair. (Have never had to bail out of a procedure because of adrenaline induced side effects in dental surgery to be fair, but have done in other facial procedures)

If ,doing an ID block , you accidentally inject into a blood vessel you will get an increased heart rate , but the amount of adrenaline with la in it used in dentistry is comparatively small compared to the adrenaline produced whilst we are doing microsurgery , internally , on a wide awake patient . This is a quote from a paper reviewing local anaesthetic complications in dentistry

Psychogenic reactions are observed when mental stressors initiate the physical symptoms of different disorders. In fact, anxiety is often the most common culprit leading to the development of adverse reactions associated with local anesthetics. Of the various types of psychogenic responses, syncope is regarded as the most frequently occurring medical emergency in the dental office (19). In addition to fainting, other examples of adverse events include nausea and vomiting, hyperventilation, changes in blood pressure, as well as changes in heart rate. Interestingly, many psychogenic symptoms can mimic allergic reactions, such as skin rashes, throat itchiness, numbness around the lips, bronchospasm and generalized edema (19,24).

Glad it's not just me. I had sedation for a tooth out. I was laid in the chair and suddenly said stop what are you doing. I'm blind I can't see. Dentist very calmly said that's because you have your eyes shut 🤣

When i was learning how to drive , I was very nervous & every mistake I made ( which was lots ) I laughed & laughed, fits of laughter, it was so embarrassing 🙈
It was the nerves , I’m sure he thought I was a fruit cake ! ! !

I've had to have a good few injections at the dentist and I had a funny moment the time before last which ended up with me emotional.
Adrenaline doll. That's all x

Hilarious girl 🤣

Possibly a bit tmi.

Not the dentist but after the birth of my DC2 the registrar (a petite woman) was sewing and I said, "could you use a bit more lube as it feels a bit dry down there?"

This tiny woman popped up between my legs and said, "trust me... You are not dry Chantal!!" 😂

Do they not offer adrenaline free at all anymore? I’m really sensitive to it and end up having massive panic attacks otherwise. I have ME/CFS too which means I’m generally more sensitive to meds or any extras put into my body.

There is adrenaline free , but it is not gold standard as it wears off quicker than conventional local anaesthesia and for most people really effective anaesthesia is the most important consideration.

I had adrenaline free last time I had a relatively deep replacement filling, which was about 5 years ago, if not longer, now. Not needed once since. It seemed to work well and for long enough so fingers crossed I get to have that if/when I need anything in future.

OP- did you have any dental treatment in the 9yrs you lived elsewhere? Have you ever had a reaction like that before? Any allergies? Were they able to actually check your teeth?

The dentist might have been concerned you were having some sort of odd reaction, hence checking if you were ok! No, I've never had that reaction to anything.

After a root canal once, I came out feeling high as a kite. I'd had nothing but the injections, but felt like I was on drugs. It soon wore off, but I'm glad I wasn't driving!

Local anaesthetic doesn't work on some people. Mostly they cry, but your laughter is probably the same.

If you are in England, you might be able to apply to go to Guy's dental hospital in London, or perhaps another dental hospital when dentists train.

They have contingencies for patients who react to local anaesthetic.

Your GP or dentist can refer you.

This happened to me last month when I was having a very back tooth extracted. Some adrenaline got into my blood stream and I had racing heartbeat, was very shaky and emotional, tearful and felt out of control. It happened twice as I had to have a second injection. Dentist gave me a glucose drink and explained what was happening, he is a specialist. He said it sometimes happens with certain injections.

That did make me laugh 😅