Re: Questions about prednisone and remicade

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Prednisone can effect your bones. It would be a good thing to be on a good

multivitamin AND calcium (check with your doc on amounts) AND folic acid. You

might want to do a bone density test if you have been on pred for as long as you

have- osteoporosis. I have been on prednisone for at least 12 years. It has not

effected my teeth. I do have good teeth - good genes from my mom I guess. I have

however been on the supplements. I have some mild osteoporosis. My last bone

density test showed improvement in my hips but lower spine thinnning. I am in

something of quandary in that regard. I take the supplements but at 50 (next

Thursday) am in/nearing menopause. I have had a hysterectomy but still have

ovaries. I am not a good candidate for Hormone replacement therapy because I

have had blood clots. I unfortunately have also had stomach and sinus problems

so can't tolerate any of the oral meds for osteoporosis prevention or the nasal

spray. Don't know if that is more info than you need to know. LOL. I am also on

Remicade. And for those who responded on the port issue- an update- My doctor

said NO WAY to ordering a port be put in. She thinks in my situation the risk of

infection to great for the benefit.

Hugs,

> Hi everyone!

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> Does anyone know if prednisone affects your teeth ? I have a deep

> rooted fear of dentists, so I don't go like I should. I have noticed

> a lot of my teeth are chipping away, erroding away or something like

> that and I'm not sure if anything can be done with them or not. I

> have been on prednisone for almost 12 years. I just recently started

> taking calcium and am not sure if this could be a reason also.

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> And, can someone tell me what a typical remicade session is like ? I

> am waiting for the insurance to approve me, but would like to know

> what to expect before I have it done.

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> Hi everyone!

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> Does anyone know if prednisone affects your teeth ? >

I was on prednisone for ten or twelve yrs before I was finally

able to switch to hydrocortisone. Now I only need the pred

during an acute respiratory episode.

Because of the long-term steroid usage, I developed severe

osteoporosis and am now on Forteo. I also take calcium supplements.

As far as dental problems, I have had fractures of a few teeth

which required crowns and bridges. The steroids also thin your

tissues- all your tissues, blood vessels, skin, mucous membranes,

and gums. You may notice that you bleed easier, bruise a lot,

and your skin tears easily.

Take good care of your teeth; you don't want to have to buy

another set!

Joanne

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Welcome, !

I'm not sure what the cause of your problems with your teeth is, but

please do go see a dentist ASAP.

We have several members who can share their Remicade experiences with

you. The manufacturer's site also has a lot of helpful information:

http://www.remicade-ra.com/a_remicade_for_ra/a4.jsp

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Questions about prednisone and remicade

> Hi everyone!

>

> Does anyone know if prednisone affects your teeth ? I have a deep

> rooted fear of dentists, so I don't go like I should. I have noticed

> a lot of my teeth are chipping away, erroding away or something like

> that and I'm not sure if anything can be done with them or not. I

> have been on prednisone for almost 12 years. I just recently started

> taking calcium and am not sure if this could be a reason also.

>

> And, can someone tell me what a typical remicade session is like ? I

> am waiting for the insurance to approve me, but would like to know

> what to expect before I have it done.

>

> Thanks

>

>

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In a message dated 23/04/2004 06:39:17 Central Standard Time,

tmpanc@... writes:

> And, can someone tell me what a typical remicade session is like ? I

> am waiting for the insurance to approve me, but would like to know

> what to expect before I have it done.

>

I get Remicade about every 8 weeks. I make my appt at the outpatient clinic.

I usually go in in the am, because I know I'll need the rest of that day and

at least one more to sleep. They start my IV (some weigh you, but I'm on a

flat dose, not by weight), I order breakfast, they start the infusion. Because

of the possibility of anaphylaxis, they start the infusion slowly and take

vitals first every 15 mins, then every 30, then at the end of the infusion. I

am usually at the hospital a total of 4 hours from the time I walk in. I just

sit in the bed and read or watch TV or whatever while the Remicade infuses.

Towards the end I get really sleepy-it's hard to drive home so I try to arrange

for my boyfriend or son to drop me off and pick me up. When I get home, I

sleep and sleep. I usually only get the Remicade when I am going to be off work

3 days in a row, due to the fatigue it causes. The first am for the

infusion, the rest for lots of sleeping. Then I'm back to work! Remicade has

made

the difference for me between continuing to work full time or having to go on

disability. I just hope it keeps working. They don't premedicate me for the

infusion, but some MDs order tylenol and benedryl. I have never had a reaction,

although last time I got it my son had an upper respiratory infection, which

I unfortunately caught the week I had the treatment. I ended up with

bronchitis, which took two rounds of antibiotics to get over. But I don't think

it

was specifically the Remicade-I think I picked a bad, immune suppressed time to

get sick. I did get over it with the second antibiotics.

Hope that helps! Cary

[Guest guest]

You can have your teeth bonded. I had to do that. It works well. However,

don't wait too long to have it done. Go to a Reputable dentist.

Sincerely,