Lyrica Side Effects Results In Loss Of 13 Teeth (Page 9)
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I am the patient of a pain management physician because there is nothing else that can be done for my back other thantry to manage my pain. I have had 19 back surgeries, including rods, broken back and rods on right side. My last surgery was the insertion of two morphine pain pumps, which caused my body to reject the plastic or some component thereof. They also inserted two dual-lead dorsal column stimulators, and even though all four of these pumps worked successfully, my body also rejected come component in the stimulators as well. One of the largest problems, second only to the pain, was the fact that I had 5 deep wound that went all the way down to my rectus muscle in my stomach. I had a staph infection from the pump as well as the stimulator. It took 6 months of wound care from the pain pumo, and now I am left with the most hideous scar. Same problem with my back, Oh well....this was supposed to be about LYRICA! Since January 2005, my doctor placed me on Lyrica and I thank God for it, because it has helped a great deal with my pain, however, after having to make an appointment to see an oral surgeon to remove all my teeth because of the Lyrica, I am LIVID!! No one eluded to the fact that Lyrica cound cause my teeth to rot out of my head, when I had the most wonderful white straight teeth. I just celebrated my 46th birthday a little over a week ago and I am facing dentures right in the mouth! There out to be a disclaimer, of which there were one. I am a label reader, and read instructions implicitly. At any rate, that won't help the halth of my mouth at this point. Is there a class action law suit out there somewhere, that would at the very least pay for any dental work, or at least warn those in the future? BE WARNED! You deserve a right to be informed. Signed, Oh My Missing Teeth in Oklahoma!

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Hi Linda P. I am truly sorry for your teeth problems as I am 54 years old and also losing my teeth, however I doubt you will find an attorney to take your case because I tried to sue my dentist (different reason) and there is no money for it..My dentist ripped me off for 15K.+ Anyway, what I am getting at is there is a warning on the label that says a side effect is dry mouth. RED FLAG any drug that causes dry mouth can do damage to your gums. I am on a medication famous for causing dry moouth but I am always carrying a water bottle with me, unfortunatly my tooth loss is a combanation of hereditary and a bad case of TMJ. Unless the FDA comes up with a study proving at lyrica is causing dental problems you are just a number to them, I hate that as much as you do, and I feel your pain because I am living this nightmare..Omly thing I can tell you is to see if there is any proof in lyrica and dental decay and just keep saving for dentures This darn thing has ruined my life. Don't let it ruin yours,,,,Try to find a denal forum where you can talk to people who are going through what you are, I do have a site, and when I find it, I will post it for you..Did you know that dentists have a very high suicide rate?? Everyone hates their dentists...Good luck friend

Pat

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I have been on Lyrica for almost a year and besides a 15 pound weight gain I am most upset over all the fillings in my mouth falling out over a seven week period. I was driving home from work one night when one just fell into my lap. Not eating, drinking-nothing. Woke up another night with one choking me. Others fell out while eating soft food. Bits of teeth with them. I have always taken good care of my teeth-regular checkups etc. My doctor, no one, believes it is the Lyrica except me. I was on 400mg a day. I was relieved to see the post from someone else to prove I'm not crazy. If you find a lawyer to take the case please let me know!

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