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Zelboraf side effect

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    • October 1, 2012 at 7:19 pm
    Kellie-T
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      I have noticed since taking Zelboraf that my teeth are more sensitive and my gums bleed every time I floss. Anyone else experience more than unusual bleeding from routine dental care?

      Thanks

      I have noticed since taking Zelboraf that my teeth are more sensitive and my gums bleed every time I floss. Anyone else experience more than unusual bleeding from routine dental care?

      Thanks

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        • October 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm
        lhaley
        Participant

          I have the same problem.  More that sensitivity it's how everything is salty for me and the texture is mushy.   My Dr had told me no dentist appointments unless it's routine but to warn me that gums will bleed because the will be se sensitive. 

           

          Linda

          • October 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm
          lhaley
          Participant

            I have the same problem.  More that sensitivity it's how everything is salty for me and the texture is mushy.   My Dr had told me no dentist appointments unless it's routine but to warn me that gums will bleed because the will be se sensitive. 

             

            Linda

            • October 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm
            lhaley
            Participant

              I have the same problem.  More that sensitivity it's how everything is salty for me and the texture is mushy.   My Dr had told me no dentist appointments unless it's routine but to warn me that gums will bleed because the will be se sensitive. 

               

              Linda

              • October 1, 2012 at 9:29 pm
              awillett1991
              Participant
                Yep just had this start a couple of wks ago when I started weaning off 5 mg prednisone I’ve been on for months to control the rash and joints. I had a good cleaning at the dentist, use a warm salt water rinse a couple of times a day and also use a rinse called healthy gums (drug store). Congrats, you’re rare also!!
                • October 1, 2012 at 9:29 pm
                awillett1991
                Participant
                  Yep just had this start a couple of wks ago when I started weaning off 5 mg prednisone I’ve been on for months to control the rash and joints. I had a good cleaning at the dentist, use a warm salt water rinse a couple of times a day and also use a rinse called healthy gums (drug store). Congrats, you’re rare also!!
                  • October 1, 2012 at 9:29 pm
                  awillett1991
                  Participant
                    Yep just had this start a couple of wks ago when I started weaning off 5 mg prednisone I’ve been on for months to control the rash and joints. I had a good cleaning at the dentist, use a warm salt water rinse a couple of times a day and also use a rinse called healthy gums (drug store). Congrats, you’re rare also!!
                    • October 1, 2012 at 9:47 pm
                    aldakota22
                    Participant

                      Been on "Z" for almost 13 months now.Like you have some dental sensitivity.Actually have a bottom front tooth become loose.Also noticed with any small cuts i tend to bleed a whole lot more than before.Small price to pay for kicking cancers butt.Beat the Beast.  Al

                      • October 1, 2012 at 9:47 pm
                      aldakota22
                      Participant

                        Been on "Z" for almost 13 months now.Like you have some dental sensitivity.Actually have a bottom front tooth become loose.Also noticed with any small cuts i tend to bleed a whole lot more than before.Small price to pay for kicking cancers butt.Beat the Beast.  Al

                        • October 1, 2012 at 9:47 pm
                        aldakota22
                        Participant

                          Been on "Z" for almost 13 months now.Like you have some dental sensitivity.Actually have a bottom front tooth become loose.Also noticed with any small cuts i tend to bleed a whole lot more than before.Small price to pay for kicking cancers butt.Beat the Beast.  Al

                          • October 2, 2012 at 1:12 am
                          H555
                          Participant
                            I’ve been on Zelboraf for 6 months now and just noticed that my teeth are more sensitive now within the last couple of weeks. My tastes have been weird since the beginning. I used to love coffee, went to great lengths to learn to make really good French press coffee. Now I hardly ever finish a cup. Six month scans on wed.
                            • October 2, 2012 at 1:12 am
                            H555
                            Participant
                              I’ve been on Zelboraf for 6 months now and just noticed that my teeth are more sensitive now within the last couple of weeks. My tastes have been weird since the beginning. I used to love coffee, went to great lengths to learn to make really good French press coffee. Now I hardly ever finish a cup. Six month scans on wed.
                              • October 2, 2012 at 1:12 am
                              H555
                              Participant
                                I’ve been on Zelboraf for 6 months now and just noticed that my teeth are more sensitive now within the last couple of weeks. My tastes have been weird since the beginning. I used to love coffee, went to great lengths to learn to make really good French press coffee. Now I hardly ever finish a cup. Six month scans on wed.
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