On 6/30/2008
Anna9563 wrote:
From Anna,
Hi all, Could use some help searching out something and any input you may have. For a while now Dad has been having pain with his teeth. We don't know if its MM related or not. Has had a couple of root canals but dentist has said they can't do anymore. Dad has been having pain with his teeth for a while now. Dad keeps telling them just to pull the teeth. The dentist and Dr. that did his root canals both say no that if they keep pulling them he won't have any left. The Dr. that did the root canals sent him back to his dentist today. So now they think it might be something with his gums. They are sending him to a surgeon about his gums next. I want to see if others with MM have had trouble with their teeth and gums. So if you can help with this info I would appreciate it. I asked Dad today if he thought it might be bone pain. He said he had no idea and neither does either dentist.
Your friend,
Anna
Dear Anna,
Is your father getting Zometa, a bone hardener that is given IV, as part of his treatment for MM? If he is, you may want to contact his oncologist, as the tooth pain (jaw pain) may be a side affect of the Zometa.
Take care.
Jan