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teeth problems
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone experienced dental/teeth problems after treatment. I finished chemo and radio in October, and I feel like gradually but surely all my teeth are feeling weird...... decayed, brittle, sensitive or something. During treatment I had a bit of gum/mouth trouble, and broke a tooth necessitating a temporary filling, but nothing too bad. Not sure if it is just coincidence, or a known side effect. I can't get in to my dentist till March 22.
Thanks
Jane
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- When I was having chemo, my dentist commented on my apparent lack of any impact. She said problems were not unusual. I had the impression any impact was short term, so here's hoping you are in the clear.
- @"Soldier Crab" Oh yes alot of people use Lyrica its actually used for Fibromyalgia believe it or not mainly. Its a great pain relief for nerves, I couldnt take it, made me really ill. But theres unfortunately loads of information on teeth problems associated with it. x
- Hi Jane, I had demineralisation of my teeth after chemo so they coated them in a special remineralising gel then put me on a high fluoride toothpaste.
@melclarity
I had lyrica for the nerve pains ;( - Hey Jane,
I Had the mouth trouble, ulcers mainly, however once I finished treatment I went to the Dentist for a checkup and clean and they were absolutely fine, no problems and I get checked 6 monthly to make sure. So I havent had any problems with teeth feeling weird or decaying, brittle as such. I do know that one of the horrible side effects of Lyrica are these particular teeth problems, so don't know if youve ever had that. Its a pain relief. Hugs Melinda xo
