Thanks for clarifying! Is your shortness of breath from being scared of your upcoming appointment for dental work, or are you still thinking it is antibiotic-related?
How long have you had shortness of breath? Is your anxiety from your dental work, or have you been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder separate from this?
Tell your doctor about your shortness of breath at your appointment today: what triggers it, how long it lasts at every episode (minutes, hours), how long you have been experiencing it (days, weeks, months??), and any other symptoms you have.
If you are looking more for words of advice (and not for a recommendation of a type of antibiotic without side effects??), then I can offer that as well! :-) And, some words of encouragement: you are doing the best thing for yourself, by easing your mind beforehand through searching for information and reaching out for support. You'll do great!
There are some definite techniques to help with dental phobia:
- guided imagery or hypnosis (hypnosis would not work for tonight, it takes practice. guided imagery you can do tonight)
- listening to music
- listening to a meditation or guided imagery CD
- going to a dentist that understands your fear
- dental sedation
- bring a trusted friend along with you for support
You can read about more ideas at the Cleveland Clinic
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Hi soyadog,
Thanks for clarifying! Is your shortness of breath from being scared of your upcoming appointment for dental work, or are you still thinking it is antibiotic-related?
How long have you had shortness of breath? Is your anxiety from your dental work, or have you been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder separate from this?
Tell your doctor about your shortness of breath at your appointment today: what triggers it, how long it lasts at every episode (minutes, hours), how long you have been experiencing it (days, weeks, months??), and any other symptoms you have.
If you are looking more for words of advice (and not for a recommendation of a type of antibiotic without side effects??), then I can offer that as well! :-) And, some words of encouragement: you are doing the best thing for yourself, by easing your mind beforehand through searching for information and reaching out for support. You'll do great!
There are some definite techniques to help with dental phobia:
- guided imagery or hypnosis (hypnosis would not work for tonight, it takes practice. guided imagery you can do tonight)
- listening to music
- listening to a meditation or guided imagery CD
- going to a dentist that understands your fear
- dental sedation
- bring a trusted friend along with you for support
You can read about more ideas at the Cleveland Clinic
Let us know if you need any more information!
March 12, 2009 - 2:07pmThis Comment
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