reaction to dental filling

I am seeing my dentist right now. I have had an old amalgam filling removed because there was tooth decay under it. I had a new gold filling placed. It has been about 10 days. The first week was like hell because I was experiencing metallic taste in my mouth along with this tingling sensation on my tongue. I suffered so much I was crying every night. I also felt strong fatigue.  

I saw my dentist yesterday, and he said it's not common to have a reaction to a gold filling. The tingling sensation is strong at the moment and it looks like my tongue and lips look a little irritated.  I do not want to have this gold filling removed. I consulted my dentist and we spent hours deciding what dental filling material would be good for my back tooth. I am just upset that I am having a reaction to this. I have sensitive skin...well I am sensitive all over but I never thought I would have a reaction to a filling.  I think my mouth is super sensitive. I can't even drink coke or eat spicy food. (it sucks!)

I am going to have a metal allergy test done next month.

Has anyone had a bad reaction to dental fillings? Or does anyone have metal allergy? What kind of symptoms did you experience and did you have to remove your filling because of the reaction?

Omg that would really help! Thank you very much John!!

She said to give it two more weeks. Gold is the best material for a filling.

John,

Thanks so much for asking your mom! Yes, gold is supposed to be the best filling. I will wait a few more weeks. Thanks again!


SC,

Composites were my first choice. But I have a strong jaw and a problem with teeth grinding the composites would not last. I also thought about porcelain but they chip and crack and don't last long when place in the back tooth. I wanted a filling that would last long.

Thank you both for the replies!