F. Frank LeFever <flefever at ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:79lhet$3ge at sjx-ixn10.ix.netcom.com...
>>Lidocaine and other local anesthetics (incl. cocaine) have a potential
>for exacerbating seizure vulnerability, and I believe susceptible
>people may have "partial seizure-like" experiences. We know litle
>about the basis of panic attacks, but they can be chemically induced
>(viz., the lactic acid probe); and some partial-seizures manifest
>themselves as emotional experiences (suggesting focus in some limbic
>structure), including panic. Conceivably, your reported history of
>panic attacks may be relevant to a vulnerability to lidocaine side
>effects.
Yes, but throughout dental experiences and having several other visits to
the dermatologist to remove moles, I never experienced such a reaction. I
wonder if I should avoid lidocaine in the future? What about the
other -caines?
Tim
