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Bleeding Gums

Cat64
Cat64 CSN Member Posts: 1,192 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Is this a side effect of Chemo? I was caught by surprise this morning while brushing my teeth.
Cat
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  • natly15
    natly15 CSN Member Posts: 1,941
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    I think it can be. Did you
    I think it can be. Did you ever have any periodontal problems? If so that could be part of the problem too. I had my teeth cleaned before I started chemo and had a complete dental exam.

    Wouldnt hurt to talk to your onc and maybe even your dentist.
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow CSN Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Yes, it could definately be
    Yes, it could definately be from the chemo. The chemo is very rough on your mouth and that is why being vigilent on oral health is a must. Be sure to bring this to the attention of your onco. Also, continue to brush and floss being as gentle as you can. You'll get through this, too. Good luck!!
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  • Cat64
    Cat64 CSN Member Posts: 1,192 Member
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    MyTurnNow said:

    Yes, it could definately be
    Yes, it could definately be from the chemo. The chemo is very rough on your mouth and that is why being vigilent on oral health is a must. Be sure to bring this to the attention of your onco. Also, continue to brush and floss being as gentle as you can. You'll get through this, too. Good luck!!

    Thank You
    Natly & MTN! Isn't it always something with Chemo?! I seem to trade off on side effects each time! I will call though.
    Love,
    Cat
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  • Deb1969
    Deb1969 CSN Member Posts: 165
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    Cat64 said:

    Thank You
    Natly & MTN! Isn't it always something with Chemo?! I seem to trade off on side effects each time! I will call though.
    Love,
    Cat

    My gums also have bled.I
    My gums also have bled.I bought a soft toothbrush and brush gently and often.Followed by a baking soda rinse.
    Deb
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  • outdoorgirl
    outdoorgirl CSN Member Posts: 1,565
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    Deb1969 said:

    My gums also have bled.I
    My gums also have bled.I bought a soft toothbrush and brush gently and often.Followed by a baking soda rinse.
    Deb

    Yeah,
    I remember back then,I bought childrens toothbrushes and used those during that time-and brushed as gently as I could..
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    outdoorgirl said:

    Yeah,
    I remember back then,I bought childrens toothbrushes and used those during that time-and brushed as gently as I could..

    make sure your blood work ,
    make sure your blood work , platelets etc are ok. too
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