Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Lanaleo15 08/01/2012

Help! Calm me down! I have to take an antibiotic for my tooth, i'm supposed to get a root canal in 3 weeks. Its 2 pills 4 times a day. Ok i'm afraid to take one ibuprofen! Taking a pill gives me a panic attack. How am i going to take 8 pills a day!?? I hate side effects and i'm scared, i dont want this root canal, dont want to take these. I keep telling myself they are only going to help me, then the other part is just so scare of side efeects and me getting a panic attack from taking one.

The pharmecist asked if i was ok because he said i seemed aprehensive. I told him what this is for and he said well its only going to help you so you dont get an infection from your root canal that gets in your blood and you can die. Its like thanks, like i wanted to hear that.

deleted_user 08/01/2012

I have had root canals without taking an antibiotic. I also recently had a very large infected cyst on my back taken out 2 months ago and no antibiotic like the doctors said. I don't care for meds as they can give you more side affects and problems as that has been my experience .You can keep your mouth clean, etc., use mouth washes, etc. Apple cider vinegar and coconut oil are high in antibacterial properties as well. I didn't have any problems when I had both done and while they can suggest you take it they can't make you. Do what feels right for you. They think you need it as a precaution but you don't. I had to have my root canal done on an emergency basis as I was in extreme pain and never took anything. You will be fine! I know I have anxiety too.

Lanaleo15 08/01/2012

I think i do have an infection now, a mild one if anything. My lymph nodes feel infected, so i'm not sure if its sinus or tooth. But this medication will work for both. So i think its best i take this, maybe this will help the pain go away and in the end hoping i dont need a root canal. But just the thought of popping the pills, makes my chest hurt.

But this does help knowing you are ok and it makes me feel better. Thank you.

sugar09 08/02/2012

I have taken antibiotics many times, and had no side effects at all. I don't believe the pharmacist should have frightened you ~ even if is true. Side effects really outweigh the higher risk of a severe infection. Make sure that your dentist is aware of how you feel. Be sure to confirm whether or not you have an infection.

Pollybizz 08/02/2012

iF YOU THINK there is infection, then take it, but i have a deal with my dentist.....will take it when and IF I see swelling, infection, etc.

My side effect is a nasty yeast infection, and so far our deal has worked.

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