In a nutshell I went to visit the dentist with tooth ache 3 days ago - he said it's an infection and has put me on Amoxicillin for a week. This contains penicillin. I can't find any interaction with flec and Amoxicillin online.
I've had quite a few irregular readings on my monitor since starting it. Afib is coming and going for sure. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same problem and gone back in to afib when taking this sort of med or penicillin ?
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Hi Paul, I have my teeth scaled & polished every 3 months but due to the first lockdown I had to wait 7 months & my gums were very inflamed. 3 days later I had an AF episode after 2 years & 3 months...I was gutted.
I'm exactly the same. I have always had a regular scale and polish but not had one this year due to covid - maybe I should have pushed more to have it done.
The more I think about this the more I'm sure it's bacteria reaching the heart - I know it can affect things. I don't think it's the extra med - I think it's the infection from my teeth / gums hitting on my heart.
I can understand you being gutted after a few years afib free - it's how I feel. There is quite a long wait now see the hygienst - this sounds the way forward though.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed the med from the dentist is successful. If it helps clear the infection maybe things will be ok. Hands up - I do feel worried though. I'm expecting full blown afib anytime now.
Still it is what it is - I don't want it though and being on edge doesn't help. I know what I'm like - if I don't go in to it the worry passes in about a week. I'm half expecting it to start anytime now though.
I'm pleased you hear you have afib free since July - keep up the good work
I had a quick search for you re the interactions between the two drugs Paul, couldn't find any either.
Years ago I had an infected back tooth removed because of infection, then two to three weeks later my heart went back into normal sinus rhythm and stayed like that for about 7 months. I thought I was cured, that tooth had caused problems for years! However back came the AF, can't help but think your infection is playing a part in your AF right now. It may be an idea to use a mouthwash for a while too.
Chlorohexadine mouthwash is what is prescribed for gum disease. Biggest named brand is corsodyl but that is quite expensive. There are many lower cost options in Tescos and B&M bargains and I would expect via eBay. Search (chlorohexadine).Be warned it does stain your teeth after long use, ( dentist cleaning removes the stain) it should not be used for ever ( says on the leaflet the time period) and it tastes horrible! !
Hi I’ve been given amoxilin for my gum infection.plus befire having dental treatment have been given amoxilin as it’s deemed wise. So dont worry.I was told by dentist that with af we must be very careful with teeth hygiene as infections can affect the heart.
I did ask on this site a couple of months ago about this as I was just about to go to dentist fir treatment and taking my ore treatment amoxilin......it was about fifty fifty in this forum, with some aware it can affect heart, the infection thst it, and some theur dentists not saying about it.
I think it should be more discussed as I think it is best to be cautious, and get the real facts . I can’t remember the name of the problem it can cause with heart.
I have had the same stuff twice from my dentist whilst on 200mgs fleacainide, no problems.At the outset of my AF in 2014, I read how teeth/gum issues can affect the heart and so over the next two years spent a fortune (albeit very late in the day!) getting them right. I also spend double the time looking after them daily.
I have had a fib with tooth infection a few times. I believe it to be the infection and not the amoxicillin. Not medically trained but through my own experience. Hope it sorts out soon.
Yes Paul I did. I’d been in AF for a week or two with very bad infection in my tooth, took a couple of rounds of amoxicillin before it cleared up and was sitting knitting one day and suddenly realised I’d gone back into sinus. It happened once before too. Good luck. I’m back in persistent AF now and think it will have to be pace and ablate for me to have any quality of life.
I also had the same dentist knows all meds that I’m on had no probs I am continually in af but had no probs with antibiotics am on riveroxaban and bisoprolol
Ps when I had to have a very tricky rootcanal work done,I had to have three lots of antibiotics and had AF join the party . But it settled down nicely shortly afterwards to ore infection levels xx
I think it's the infection for sure. AF is coming and going but is stable more often than not. It is a disapointment though when I've been doing so well.
I am expecting it back 'full time' and have to go through CV's etc again.
Let's keep fingers knees and elbows crossed that AF drifts away after the infection is knocked on the head .Yes it gets on yer nerves this crazy heart stuff....
Hope you are well soon in every sense of the word.
Broad spectrum antibiotics may cause higher blood pressure in some people....it seemed to make me more susceptible to anafib episode. I felt much better when I was done with the antibiotics.🙂
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