After my most recent dental appointment, things seemed to take a turn for the worse. I not only had concerns during the treatment, but the lidocaine seemed to last for days. I believe it continued to recirculate throughout my body. I had burning, tingling skin, and what felt like ice cold extremities. I had mental derealization that caused anxiety. I won’t go into great detail, but it was scary.
I contacted my medical doctor and got an appointment to meet with him the following week. He recommended some changes in my Lyme and mold protocol with Rx and supplements. And I scheduled an OMT treatment for the following week when one was first available.
Taking my doctor’s recommendation from months ago (and a lot of research), I secured an emergency dental appointment with a certified and experienced biological dentist. Though I won’t see this dentist until the beginning of February, as that is the first emergency appointment that is available, I feel this is my best option. My teeth are being managed with oil pulling, salt water rinses, and charcoal/tea tree oil cleanings. Amazingly, they feel much better right now. Looking back, I truly believe I had a reaction to the lidocaine. I do not want to go on a downward path like I did two weeks ago. Another self-advocacy decision for me!
If you have followed me for awhile, you know that I believe in life-long learning, but I have become overwhelmed with how little many experts in the medical field know about Lyme, mold, and electromagnetic radiation. I advocate for less x-rays and digital tests, less painkillers and cover-ups, and more clinical diagnosis and problem-solving with the patient sharing minute details that are not only heard, but taking into consideration.
As an educational practitioner, I was trained years ago about the whole child approach of teaching and learning. I learned the value of completing a clinical diagnosis on each student from a holistic view, seeking the possible root cause of a behavior or evaluation, with as minimal of envasive methods as possible to individually meet the needs of each learner. Of course, not all educators were taught or practice this training, but there are many who are open to learning and applying new ideas and best practices to help our students thrive, not merely survive in today’s world. Not only as as student, but as a whole individual!
I believe we all can learn and grow from this perspective and apply this model to our family, friends, colleagues, clients and medical patients! I am blessed to have a support system who encourages me to be my own advocate and leave no stone unturned.
I want to help others do the same…with respect! You may not be a medical professional, an educational practitioner, or a CEO. However, you can certainly ask questions, advocate for yourself, asking others to look at your situation with a different perspective or possiblility, and still show respect. Those who seek life-long learning will be open to listening to you. I encourage you to try it!
