Hi everyone,
Ive had rsd for over 10 years now and been in remission most of the time,i only had flare ups when having iv inserted for medical proceedures,or at times of great stress.
Since i developed rsd i never had injections for dental work because i was told that it could cause spread.,and was bad as it contained adrenalin,which was bad if you have had nerve blocks like i have.
I was really fortuneate till recently i had a dentist who never caused me any great discomfort and was very sympathetic and skilled.,so when i needed my teeth drilling she took it really slowly and always stopped if she caused me pain.
This dentist left to work in the middle east.
Recently i had several teeth break and fillings part come outwhile iwas on holiday away.
I told the new dentist about my rsd and she said that with an adrenalin free infusion it should be fine,and the drilling would be too painful without it,so i said ok as she seemed to know what she was doing,and i had learnt on your website that it was a good thingto block out the pain to prevent a reaction.
She gave me a numbing gell and then an adrenalin free jab of Citanes and i didnt even feel the needle go in
She drilled my upper tooth and refilled it It took an hour.
All went well and so far i had no reaction or spread.,and that is 2 months ago now.
I was so pleasedNow i could have treatment with an anesthetic,or so i thought.
I now need another tooth drilled and refilled,as its broken and needs refilling.
My regular dentist who replaced my good one said the tooth on the lower jaw would need a full femeral nerve block and the injection would be uncomfotable as it goes between gums and bone.She didnt want to proceed when i told her about my rsd (and having had nerve blocks with a lot of adrenalin ),unless the emergency room was open at the local hospital.
Is she right to be caucious or is she over reacting.?
Do you think the injection could cause my rsd to spread?
I know its a good idea to hide the trauma from the brain but would the trauma from the injection trigger spread.
I have very sensitive gums.
Has anyone had spread from dental work who was in remission like me.?
Im taking vitamin C and have found it Very effective in reducing flare ups!
Will that help prevent spread ?
I would be so greatful to hear from anyone with relavent input

Big gentle hugs

Flora