Crown placement in the mouth. On amoxicillin. Developed numbness, tingling, cramping and vertigo. Swollen glands. Due to infection?
Patient: I had a crown placed about 1 month ago and have not felt well since; I was placed on Amoxicillin 850 mg 2x/day. I developed numbness, tingling , and cramping in the extremities and then developed a vertigo . I constantly have an electric type feeling along and underneath my tongue and lower jaw. I also have swollen glands. My dentist says its nothing and I have to get used to the crown. I think it is an infection? Thoughts? Doctor: hello and welcome to HCM forum ,  i am glad you wrote in, according to the dental history provided by you it seems that the tooth still has infection due to which you have been in pain, i assume there is no swelling around the tooth, but if there is then kindly revisit your dentist and get the crown removed. i am not sure about the numbness and tingling in the extremities,but its not due to the tooth for sure. for this you will have to consult a neurologist. swollen glands is something which needs to be checked thoroughly, i would have appreciated if you would have attached an x-ray of your RCT treated tooth. on the whole, crown is nothing to do with pain , it is the infection which has not resolved yet, therefore kindly visit a specialist(endodontist) soon. i wish you good health, take care.