Has this happened to anyone?

[laldoroty]

I finished 6 cycles of B&R treatment 3 months ago, all my numbers improved and my Oncologist said I was now in remission. I feel great except 5 days ago my gums started to bleed when cleaning and stop thereafter. I would assume this is a dental problem except I saw my dentist 2 days prior to this starting and he said all was well. I see my Oncologist this Monday and will bring it up but has anyone else experienced this?

Leo

[lankisterguy Volunteer]

Hi laldoroty,

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While I have not had this experience there are 12 previous discussions that mention bleeding gums: healthunlocked.com/cllsuppo...

You may want to browse through the posts and replies to see what is suggested there.

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Len

[laldoroty in reply to lankisterguy]

Thanks Len.

[Eric70]

Yes I had this problem after R&B. I also found that for weeks after treatment my skin seemed very thin and the slightest knock caused bleeding (please note not bruising but actual cuts and grazes). It did eventually stop after a couple of months. Please view my posts for further notes on other side affects, such as mind fog.

[UKiwi in reply to Eric70]

Exactly the same experience- my CLL seems to be in remission after BR treatment (finished over a year ago) but I have to be very careful now with any potential skin abrasion-- I bleed very easily and often bruise after virtually imperceptible knocks or bumps.

[laldoroty in reply to UKiwi]

Thanks for the info.

Leo

[laldoroty in reply to Eric70]

Thanks for the info.

Leo