Posted by kara lynne on January 28, 2003, at 15:45:26
In reply to Re: Nardil and Dentistry » kara lynne, posted by ZeeZee on January 28, 2003, at 15:08:37
Thanks for reminding me (the same with all the over the counter decongestants and nasal sprays). Now that I think of it, I didn't like the effect of those novacaine shots either. In fact the last time I needed it I tried to dissuade the doctor from using it, but he convinced me I wouldn't be happy with the alternative. Now I guess I'll have to use it anyway. This is also one of those cases where my dentist is an acquaintence of my family's and I wouldn't ordinarily tell him any meds I was taking unless it was absolutely necessary. I just hate that aspect of taking meds. I know sometimes you have to, and doctors are supposed to be professionals, but we also see them in all their judgmental splendor sometimes. Hopefully I will not be so depressed that I care that much by that time. I have heard of the intolerable side effects of Nardil though, so I'm trying not to get my hopes up. My doctor said he has one patient who reminds him a lot of me, that had tried everything up until Nardil and nothing really helped or else he had terrible side effects. He finally took Nardil and his life changed dramatically-- then he developed edema in his hands and feet to the point where he couldn't move his fingers. Now he's back to trying a little bit of this and a little bit of that and just 'bumping along' as my doctor put it. We shall see.....
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