Hi all. I have never had problems with any of my teeth until now. On 7.5 pred and rituximab infusions every six months.
I have got an abscess under my 2nd from back tooth which will not heal up! Had route canal and it's been cleaned out 4 times! I'm back at the dentist tomorrow and think the only option left will be to pull the tooth out which is just devastating for me. Also on 2nd lot of anti biotics.
Dentist mentioned to me as I am on long term pred that I will have to increase pred dose to have it extracted as the adrenal gland won't cope with the stress. Anyone else had heard of this or had problems with teeth abscess's?
Haven't slept for a week and can't eat!
Thank you
Hi Joanne, sorry you're in the horrors, but I'm right there with you. This has basically been the story of my life this year, and I'm afraid for me there was no way around it - the tooth had to be extracted. I say'had to be' - but really, we have to make that decision, no one else can. I'm on Ritux every four months and pred 7mg so basically the same treatment as you - I also have prophylactic antibiotics and IVIg every three weeks, but according to the immunologist, having an infected tooth/dental problems is an area that can remain largely untouched by medical aid. Plenty more to say and I'm totally here to metaphorically hold your hand through this - message me privately if you like - or we can chat via email xx Shaista
But in case you don't get a chance to see this before tomorrow - good luck! As for increasing prednisone- I personally didn't because I don't get on too well with increased steroids - but if you have experienced relief from higher steroids then it might be a good idea. Painkillers and a loving, caring person close at hand will be more appropriate!
Thank you so much for your reply! It really is miserable 😩
It's making me feel poorly too and exhausted from the pain.
Will be calling the dentist first thing. Got a day left of anti biotics and they haven't done a thing!
So sorry to hear that you have gone through the same thing, did having the tooth out sort the infection out for you?
Jo
The simple answer is yes - no more infection there, no pain, the skin has healed itself and although there's a gap, luckily it's at the back so no one is any the wiser. Unfortunately for me that's not the end of my story - I have loads of fillings and crowns and it's all total hell but that particular saga is completely resolved! So if your problem is very localised to this one tooth, you're actually in a good position to have it all sorted out and it will soon become a memory. Not a nice one, but done with.
So glad it healed up for you!
I have only ever had problems with this one tooth which had a hair line crack in and the dentist said If it's not bothering you leave it and he sealed it with something to stop the sensitivity. But it has obviously let some bacteria in. Got no other fillings in any other teeth just this one.
Gosh it sounds like a nightmare, hope you get the others sorted.
I am at a private dentist and it's already cost a fortune 😩 Definitely getting an insurance out now!
Jo