Numb Fingers. Have Dental Infection, Advised Vicodin. Numbness Related To Infected Tooth?
I went to my dentist Tuesday who said I have an infection and need a root canal on tooth number 19. I started an antibiotic that day and much of the pain has subsided. I go in on Monday for the root canal. I have also noticed that my left pinky and ring finger feel slightly numb and probably have now for about 2 weeks. I was in a lot of pain before seeing the dentist, but I assume the antibiotics are helping with that, plus I was prescribed Vicodin . Is the numbness in my hand related to my infected tooth? I am assuming it probably is. Btw, I am 30,w,f, with no health problems
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No dental infection or root canal treatment cause numbness of any parts of body. But Vicodin, that contains a narcoticanalgesic will frequently reported to cause numbness of extremities ( extreme parts of our body, i.e. hand and feet). Well this is not a major problem. It should subside maximum within a couple of weeks after you discontinue the medicine( Vicodin). Thanks.
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Numb Fingers. Have Dental Infection, Advised Vicodin. Numbness Related To Infected Tooth?
Hi, No dental infection or root canal treatment cause numbness of any parts of body. But Vicodin, that contains a narcotic analgesic will frequently reported to cause numbness of extremities ( extreme parts of our body, i.e. hand and feet). Well this is not a major problem. It should subside maximum within a couple of weeks after you discontinue the medicine( Vicodin). Thanks.