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I need to take antibiotic, i'm afraid

Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Ugh! I need a root canal, like the dentist chair does not set off a panic attack. I'm afraid to take an antibiotic as i'm afraid to take pills in general, the side effects from them or possibly death. I only had one reaction to an antibiotic before but the dentist told me they dont use that kind so its good. Right? Help me not be afraid, my anxiety has gone down the past week and i dont want it hking back up again.
e4now
e4now
hello...i have issues with high intense anxiety...one of my many triggers is taking medication...i have issues with mental disorders as well as health issues...the only way i can take my medications is my care provider convincing me that my meds are my "brain vitamins" sometimes i need trickery in my life to get me from point A to B if you look at taking your antibiotic as a necessity to a better you, then maybe taking it wont be so hard?
amyall
amyall
You have to realize that taking this antibiotic is a must. Worse things could happen if you don't take it. What kind of reaction did you have before? As long as you've explained what the reaction was, the dentist has the knowledge he needs to determine whether or not it is safe to take.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well you are certainly not alone with the dentist fear! That is one of my biggest hurdles. Most anitibiotics are safe. I had a bad reaction to the Cipro line myself that sent me to the ER in an ambulance so I too am very cautious about what I take.

So, take your MP3 player with you with some meditation music or something you like to listen to. Remind yourself that it is only temporary and that it will all be over shortly. I ask for for gas, numbing gel, then the shots in that order. They will be happy to oblige. I never even feel the shots and they are experts at wiggling your cheek so that you don't feel it. There is no shame telling your dentist that being there makes you anxious and that you need a little time to adjust and relax. My dentist actually lets me unwind and breathe in my chair for 5 minutes before even taking my blood pressure (that is my big tell sign that I am having an anxiety attack). Also, ask for a chair with a TV so you can be distracted if you want to watch TV. I prefer my music. Some places even have their own headphones for you to wear.

Don't worry. Root canals are common and they are done daily every single day.
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Awwwwwww thank you!! Already makes me feel better. I've never been afraid of the dentist, i was always one who liked going to the dentist. I was never afraid of taking meds as well. Its every since all this anxiety and panic attacks started happening last year, is when i'm afraid of everything now. I did tell the dentist and pharmecists about my previous experience with the other anti biotic nitro fur and they said its not like that at all. And its not a penicilin either, i'm not allergic, but i've already had people tell me how they are allergic. But lucky me the pharmacy is out of it, so i get to put it off for 2 more days. I even asked the dentist for a liquid form because the thought of taking a pill gives me anxiety. I'm a wuss.