Arthritis and peridontal ill-health.

granter
granter Member Posts: 24
edited 18. Jun 2009, 10:26 in Living with Arthritis archive
Having lost nearly all my teeth and having had arthritis for 41 years, I find that RA and poor gum health are connected. I never knew that before. I read some research about how treating the gums can help the arthritis. Bit late for me!

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  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,399
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Well there's a depressing thought then - I thought my gums were the only bit which had escaped the RA :roll:

    ...........off to have a chat with my dentist.

    Thanks for the warning Granter.

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  • page35
    page35 Member Posts: 1,081
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    someone told me an old fashioned "cure" for RA was to take out all your fillings or even all your teeth :shock:
    of course this doesnt cure RA, but read that poor gum health can add to alot of other illnesses like heart disease etc.
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  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I must admit, after I have injected MTX, I do get a sore mouth, all round and the gums are sore and inside the cheeks also. But I was informed that I just have to keep taking the Folic Acid and there shouldn't be a problem.

    joyful

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