Hi Suzieq,
I have CML and haven't had problems with my teeth but my husband has lung
cancer. He has gone through chemo and radiation. He just went to the
dentist and had four cavities. He NEVER has cavities. I am wondering if
cancer drugs weaken the teeth. How can we keep smiling if we lose our
teeth? Just kidding. I have to have a sense of humor otherwise I would be
crying all the time.
God Bless
Carolyn
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From: "Suzieq" <[email protected]>
To: "CMLHope" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 2:54 PM
Subject: [CMLHope] Problems with teeth
Hello fellow CML'ers:
I've been having an ongoing problem with my teeth for past couple of
months. I first thought it was actually a tooth that needed attention
from the dentist, but then it started affecting all the upper teeth
and so I blamed it on my sinuses as I was having some allergy problems
at the time. Well here we are going on two months and I'm still
having this annoying problem and I've decided it isn't sinuses. I do
not know whether to go see my dentist or if it might be a side effect
from the Gleevec.
I'm having tingling sensations off and on in random teeth.....nothing
severe but just rather annoying. Is anyone else in our group here
bothered with this problem at one time or another? If so, does it
eventually go away like some of the other side effects have done?
This is the first time after 7 years of Gleevec that I've had a
problem with my mouth. I've also noticed for past couple of weeks or
so, I've had a few more sores on my tongue than in the past. Has
anyone been bothered by this problem, too? I never know whether
anything else is going on with me or if it's the Gleevec & I hate this
"not knowing" part. It makes if very difficult to explain it to a
doctor or nurse & what to do or how to treat it.
Thanks to all of you in our group & I enjoy reading all of your
posts. I know we all have this daily struggle & it is wonderful to
have others who know and understand what we each go through on a daily
basis. I'm glad we can all help one another. I've noticed that over
the years that I've been a member of our group, several have
disappeared. I sure miss hearing from them and do hope that they are
doing well.
Love & blessings to all,
Suzieq
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