Hi
First of all I think all of us dont like to go to the dentist !
So our adrenaline starts pumping.
I thought my issues were from the pink colored mouth wash and not from the lidocaine shots .
Then I had a lidocaine injection for a trigger point shot in my back.
First I started haveing an out of body experience , then started vomiting uncontrolably , then severe drowsiness .
Possible lidocain reactions
Central nervous system (CNS) symptoms
- Numbness: Especially around the mouth and tongue.
- Sensory changes: Metallic taste, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), blurred or double vision, and difficulty hearing.
- Behavioral changes: Restlessness, anxiety, lightheadedness, agitation, paranoia, confusion, drowsiness, difficulty staying awake, or slurred speech.
- Muscle issues: Muscle twitching or seizures.
- Severe CNS depression: Unconsciousness or coma in cases of large overdose.
Cardiovascular system symptoms
- Heart rhythm changes: Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat (bradycardia or tachycardia), and arrhythmias.
- Blood pressure changes: High or low blood pressure, dizziness or feeling faint.
- Chest discomfort: Chest pain or pressure.
- Breathing difficulties: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Cardiovascular collapse: In severe cases.
Other potential side effects
- Injection site reactions: Burning, bruising, bleeding, pain, or redness at the injection site.
- Acidosis (too much acid in the blood): Confusion, fast breathing or heartbeat, abnormal heartbeat, severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, feeling sleepy, shortness of breath, feeling very tired or weak.
- Methemoglobinemia: A rare but serious blood problem causing a blue or gray color of the lips, nails, or skin; abnormal heartbeat; seizures; severe dizziness; fainting; severe headache; feeling very sleepy, tired, or weak; or shortness of breath.
- General discomfort: Nausea, vomiting, anxiety, nervousness, drowsiness, feeling hot or cold, mood changes, or headache.
Important considerations
- Inform your doctor about any known allergies to medications, foods, or other substances before receiving a lidocaine injection.
- People with certain health conditions, like glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, heart problems, lung problems, or methemoglobinemia, are at increased risk of side effects.
- Be sure to discuss all prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Temporary numbness and loss of movement (especially in the lower body with spinal injections) are expected side effects.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any signs of a serious allergic reaction, methemoglobinemia, or LAST after a lidocaine injection, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, seizures, or changes in heart rhythm.
