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Why Am I Experiencing Palpitations, Breathlessness And Numbness After A Shot Of Novocaine?

I had a filling done 2 days ago. They injected me with a lot of novocaine for some reason, most I ve ever had for sure. Roughly 7 shots of it all around same general area. When I got home I had strange side effects - heart palpitations, shortness of breath, was feeling very faint. As the numbness wore off, so did the side effects. Now, 2 days later, my tonsil on right side of neck (side they injected me on) is extremely swollen. Seems like its getting worse by the hour. This started last night. Extreme severe pain in throat around tonsil when swallowing, pain in gums around injection areas, pain it jaw and cheek on that side as well. It s getting worse and worse very quickly. I have an appointment with ENT for something unrelated in 5 days. Trying home remedies nothing works. Should I wait for the appointment? Or maybe go to hospital even?
Wed, 26 Jun 2019
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Hi,

It would be best to be seen as soon as possible since the symptoms are worsening. Complications can occur with any procedure and most are easily rectified but it would require assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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Why Am I Experiencing Palpitations, Breathlessness And Numbness After A Shot Of Novocaine?

Hi, It would be best to be seen as soon as possible since the symptoms are worsening. Complications can occur with any procedure and most are easily rectified but it would require assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician