Hey Chris,

Heres the article that we used when I had my dental work done from American RSD Hope and it really seemed to help my dentist - I hope it helps yours too !!

http://www.rsdhope.org/Showpage.asp?...1&PGCT_ID=3396

I'm sorry you had a nasty time having the root canal last time! I can relate. When I had my root canal done in January, it was really painful!! My dentist kept hitting the nerves and my gum wouldn't go numb - it took about 6 shits of anaesthetic for my gum to go numb!! I had quite a bit of pain after the procedure but thankfully, it settled down!!

I hate the dentist also, especially now that I have RSD. I'm always scared that the dental work could make the RSD spread etc.

Take care and I hope your dental work goes well!!

I know how scary the thought of a dentist is but it is very important to have the work that is needed done. I have my hygienist alternate the cleaning between the upper and the lower and go more often. My dentist has agreed that we will only do the work that is absolutely necessary.

Although it doesn't quite answer your question Kilikina this is an interesting article from RSDSA

CRPS Patients and Dentistry: A Dentist's View
By Christopher R. Brown, DDS, MMPS

http://www.rsds.org/3/treatment/rsd_dentistry_brown.htm

Good luck with your root canal.

MsL