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Tooth Extraction while platelets are low??

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Before I was diagnosed i was meant to get my wisdom tooth taken out. Now my platelet count is 12 and they told me that it was still find to get my tooth taken out, they said they would suture it as well?

Has anyone had a procedure like this with low platelets? Would you advise that I should or should not get this done at time?

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I've never seen a platelet count as a figure like that - normal usually starts at 150,000. What does it say on your report? Who says it is fine? The dentist or a doctor?

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Sandy1212 in reply to PMRpro

So they always refer to my platelet as just a number but really it’s 12 million but yeah they said normal is supposed to 150 million. My platelet count is not normal, my lupus caused ITP which is the damage of my platelets but the person who set up my appointment talked to a consultant who apparently talked to my doctors and they said it’s fine they just have to suture the incision rather than just stitch it

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PMRpro in reply to Sandy1212

Um - sutures are stitches... However - as long as the right person spoke to the right person they should have got it right! Good luck!

Yes - I realise why it is so low.

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Sandy1212 in reply to PMRpro

That’s what i thought but he said i was getting sutures instead of stitches? I think i need to talk to my doctors face to face and ask them or maybe i misheard. Thanks!

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HazelW

I should double check with your GP before you commit to any extractions. I recently had a tooth out & began to feel unwell immediately afterwards & ended up in hospital for 4 days. Better to 've safe than sorry !

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Sandy1212 in reply to HazelW

Oh gosh i hope you're okay now! Thanks ill definitely double check!

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HazelW in reply to Sandy1212

Oh yes -once I was released from hospital I was fine , just VERY wary about going to the dentist again ! 😀

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Sandy1212 in reply to HazelW

Glad to hear! Oh yeah id expect you would be now lol again thanks for the info!

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farmerfeste

Hi sandy if tooth has to come out you will need antibiotics first this was standard procedure a few years ago for anyone taking a immune system reducer

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Sandy1212 in reply to farmerfeste

Alright, thanks for letting me know! Ill make sure to bring it up if they don't say anything about it, i hope you are doing okay now!

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farmerfeste

I had one out while taking methotrexate without antibiotic after gp saying it would be fine I was very ill with infection afterwards .

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