RE: Gums disease and coumadin (2)

[Guest guest]

I would suggest as first step

to check your PT or INR.

May be the numbers are too

high and this causes the bleedings.

Let me know the check result, if you

don't mind.

Regards,

Ervin

Gums disease and coumadin

I have had gum disease for many years, but could generally control the

condition with regular cleanings. Now that I'm on coumadin, my gum

bleeding

has

drastically increased, often spontaneously (with no brushing or

flossing).I

have

not had a cleaning in months and my neurologist insists if I do go not to

go

off coumadin for the visit as some suggest. I bleed copiously when

undergoing

treatment. What to do?

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[Guest guest]

My doctor believes my blood levels are just right and is reluctant to mess

with them for one day. Incidentally, I have had a CVA, thus the special concern.

I believe he would say, " better to let your gums bleed than to face the

alternative.

[Guest guest]

My doctor believes my blood levels are just right and is reluctant to mess

with them for one day. Incidentally, I have had a CVA, thus the special concern.

I believe he would say, " better to let your gums bleed than to face the

alternative.

[Guest guest]

In the past I have had some bleeding problems with my gums. Since using a

Sonicare tooth brush I no longer have that problem. My dentist recommends that

you use a compleat cycle for the upper teeth and then again for the lower teeth.

A little time consuming ,4min., but worth it!

Phyllis Mathy Almost three years Afib free on Flecinide 50 mg. twice a day.

[Guest guest]

In the past I have had some bleeding problems with my gums. Since using a

Sonicare tooth brush I no longer have that problem. My dentist recommends that

you use a compleat cycle for the upper teeth and then again for the lower teeth.

A little time consuming ,4min., but worth it!

Phyllis Mathy Almost three years Afib free on Flecinide 50 mg. twice a day.