Toothache

[Pippa63]

Hi

I was wondering if I had to have tooth extraction is there anything I should do as in stop aspirin or any other advice please. I’m on hydroxy and have E T Thankyou

[gwr460]

Hi, aspirin isn't too much of a problem if simple extraction just make sure your dentist knows. You will need to be careful to follow post-op instructions carefully. Stopping a dose or two may be suggested, so have a chat at your next check up and then if it arises everyone knows what to expect.

[Pippa63 in reply to gwr460]

Thankyou.

[nodmeister]

I didn't. My dentist contacted my consultant before she did anything and he said to just go ahead. Also on Hydroxy.

[Pippa63 in reply to nodmeister]

Thankyou. My dentist said she would send me to hospital for extractionI if it came to it but I don’t really relish going with this pandemic

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi Pippa, your haematologist or your haematology nurse specialist will be able to advise you on what you need to do about your Hydroxycarbamide and aspirin prior to and after the extraction. Best wishes, Maz

[Pippa63 in reply to Mazcd]

Thanks Maz

[Swede]

Hi, our routine is that the dentist contacts the haematologist (or equivalent) and they decide between them, what to do. It has worked well so far.

[hunter5582]

Standard protocol is to d/c the aspirin 3 - 7 days before the extraction. Continue to take the HU. Resume the aspirin once the bleeding stops. Please be sure the verify with your hematologist what is recommended in your case. No special precautions are needed for a tooth extraction due to your ET and treatment. Not sure why the dentist would send you to a hospital rather than the office. Another good question to review with your treatment team.

[Pippa63 in reply to hunter5582]

Thankyou. That’s what I would have Thought regarding the aspirin. don’t know why she suggested hospital either I will check it out.

[wotan10]

Greetings from Fleetwood England.Be guided by your dentist.

[Tmg59]

Hi PippaI have been advised by my dentist that I will need a tooth extraction in the not too distant future and was wondering the same as you. I am going to contact my nurse specialist/consultant to ask their advice regarding Aspirin. I have PRV Jak2+ and am on daily Aspirin and weekly Peginterferon.

Best wishes

Tina

[Pippa63 in reply to Tmg59]

Hope it goes well for you I don’t have a specialist nurse. My point of contact is my heamotologist but I have to go through the secretary which is difficult sometimes but I will ask advice. Thankyou