Remicade & Teeth (Page 2)

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Has anyone seen any effect on their teeth when they have been on remicade for a long time. My dentist seems to think this is my problem. Thank you. Please, someone answer as soon as possible.

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I so feel your pain I have been on & off remicade for about 7 years & my teeth are BEYOND terrible never had this problem until I got on this medication. They fall out, chip, break, & decay so easily. I need so much dental work done I can probably send my dentist to the Hamptons. Every time I have gone to the dentist & turned around and got an infusion of Remicade it was almost like defeating the purpose??

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I've been on Remicade for over 10 years and have lost 15 teeth during that time period. It may be because Remicade lowers your immune system thus teeth can become infected easily. And, like others that have posted, I'm now on Medicare so the options are limited. I take 900 units every five weeks.

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Report adverse events to the FDA: fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/ucm053087.htm

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I am so sorprised. I am 60 years old using remicade for 6 years. My teeth aré perfect and so the spine density

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Hi, I'm the same. My teeth are falling apart. I was on remicade for a long time, and now Humira off and on. Insurance is being a problem. I also never blog but I looked at my teeth to see how I can hide them if I talk, smile. But it's just bad. I'm falling apart on top of my RA PTSD. I'm a Vet with issues that are not being solved by meds! I just want to go hide. I'm so sad this is happening to all of us. Sigh.

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I believe it's true. Been on Humira for a few years and suddenly have 10 cavities! Not much data to be found though.

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Your story is almost like mine. I started Humira in June, had serious gum swelling. Dentist said I needed a deep cleaning. The right side of my mouth didn't heal properly. Now, I am going to lose to teeth. They are going to fall out. OMG! I have never had teeth or gum problems to this extend ever in my life. Doc says the recession of my gums looks like I haven't been to the dentist in years. He knows better!

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I have had two Remicade infusions. Two weeks after the first infusion my gums became swollen and my teeth were hurting. I was checked by the dentist - had x-rays - no infection. Two weeks after the second infusion my gums were swollen and my teeth were killing me. It has to be a side effect.

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I've wondered the same thing. There are a lot of stories about people on Remicade or Humira etc with excessive tooth decay but I don't think anyone has researched it that I can find.

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I agree with you ... my throbbing is also on the side that has had root canals!

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When I had dental work while on Humira, I went on antibiotics beforehand!

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You know my hubby develop an infection on his either teeth or gum after remicade and today he will see the dentist and I will let you know if it's related.

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Hi I jab had my second treatment and I am now expecting very high teeth sensitivity and having a hard time chewing any hard food like sandwiches ect.

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I have just had my second Remicade treatment last Friday and I am now experiencing very high teeth sensitivity to hot and cold and difficult in chewing. I have never had this and I am scared to see any one as all they are going to do is give me more drugs. Can any one help us who are having this problem?.

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I always go on antibiotics before having dental work done because the immune system is compromised. I have been experiencing tooth pain ever since I started Remicade (two and one half months ago). I also feel that my teeth are getting weak. At least I know I'm not crazy!

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I just had a tooth extracted today....again. This is the 4th tooth problem I have had. Root canal, crowns, extractions, and more dental visits for problems and I had awesome teeth all my life as well as family members. I have been on remicade for well over 10 years, infusion every 10 weeks for colitis. I do not know why I even searched for this blog today but I am at a point of total confusion and thought I would take a look at the Internet. I am actually considering stopping the remicade. At initial start I couldn't imagine life w/o the medication but quality of life at the time was most important. I am 50 years old. I am not sure how to move forward. I think I need to talk with GI doctor. Way too much $$$ being spent. Sorry so long winded.

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You need to report this as an adverse event to the fda

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Ive given up with the repairs also. trying to figure out how to pay for dentures while being disabled with A.S. im courious if anyone has had any luck getting medicare to help because it is a medical problem or atleast caused by one

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Yes I have been on Remicade for over a year and I have had two teeth fall out and a lot of decay.

Jennifer

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I have been on Remicade for about seven years now never had any problems until about the past six months I've had two teeth to break off and two that are cracked never had this problem in the past I think it's starting to take a toll on my teeth

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