hard time :(

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Hi all I'm having a bad week this week. I'm just curious if anyone else suffers with their teeth and gums?? I'm struggling to eat at the minute due to the overwhelming nerve pain in my gums when I eat. Does anyone else have this problem?X

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    On occasions I have had aching jaw,bleeding gums and I always have sensitive teeth. This could be fibromyalgia related. I use sensodyne tooth paste and mouth wash which helps. I used corsydyl but it started to stain my teeth but the dentist said its ok for a week. The good news is these measures with paracetamol help and it passes. The dentist said I have lost some bone density in some teeth and may lose these. I have to have local anaesthetic for the hygienist as my teeth are so sensitive.
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      Thank you. I don't know what to do. Iv been back and forth to dentist for months now and he says it's all just me. X
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    Hi Nicola my teeth are very sensitive my gums bleed quiet easily at times, I also have problems with my jaw it goes as if its going to lock and goes numb at times, Im also having nerve pain in my gums, trip to the dentist I think ugh take care gentle hug
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      Thanks kaz I'm exactly the same but iv been back and forth to dentist for on the now and he says I have no exposed nerves and that it's just me! X
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      charming of him to say that to you hes really helpful NOT take care hun plod on gentle hugs xx
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      I'm bk at dentist at 10:20 this morning iv had enough sad
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      bless you good luck hope it goes better this morning for you let us know how you get on xx gentle hug
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      Well he has fitted me for a splint to wear at night so my teeth don't clench and cause further pain. He did a few tests and all were normal so indicating that it's all due to the Fibro xx
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      Cant say Im surprised hun flaming fibro, pleased all your tests came back normal for you though. fibro has alot to answear to. no fun no joke. you take care gentle hug xx
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    Hi Nicola

    Not had any problems with my teeth or gums. But I do suffer with jaw ache,quite painful on times..

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    Sorry to hear you r not good yep teeth and gums r one of the symptoms i have had trouble with mine for a while now literally it is a pain hope it eases for you soon hugsx
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      Thank you. I have been measured for a splint to wear at night to prevent my teeth clenching and causing further pain x
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    Hi Nicola

    Yes I have had problems with bleeding gums and pain in my teeth and jaw.

    I even went to dentist and he found nothing wrong.

    Sometimes I get pain in my ears and jaw.

    I asked doctor and he said it was part of the fibro.

    Best to have a check just incase.

    Hugs Mace.x

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    Hi Nicola, 

    i too have a lot of trouble with my teeth, well my whole mouth. I've had to have a number of teeth root filled to try to lessen the sensitivity but wouldn't you know it, I discovered I have more roots in my teeth than is usual. I also get a lot of ulceration in my mouth especially across the back of my mouth where my soft palate is. Finally I have just received an appointment to see an oral surgeon as my jaw dislocates a lot and I have facial numbness around the joint itself.

    im not saying all of this is down to fibro, in fact I know the jaw isn't. I also have EDS but it's difficult to know which is fibro related and which is EDS. I now have a splint, very much like a mouth guard but not as bulky, as I grind my teeth at night and that has helped with the sensitivity. I also use sensodyne rapid relief, so if I have a particularly sensitive tooth I can simply put a covering of toothpaste on it. Finally there is a product that your dentist can coat your teeth with. NHS patients get a bright orange stuff that tastes like bubblegum, but there is a brilliant procedure that cost about £20 per coating. Tastes terrible but is very effective, so have a word with your dentist. 

    Good luck with it, Lisa xx

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      Hi to Lisa, Nicola and ALL; Yes to all the above (too lazy to type the same again).....but yes the Sensodyne toothpaste is good and as said, if over painful, rub a bit on tooth....also have the splint to wear ALL the time (but have to take out when talking/eating........but my surgeon said he wants me to wear it STOP me from talking....he doesn't know me very welll, hey, as how can I Not talk.....I'm always having to put my two bobs in)........but it certainly helps to relax the facial muscles which do get Very tender when I do talk......and Yes to the sore teeth and gums, and treat same as has been said......I also know that my Neurotin (Gabapentin) helps block the nerve pain, too..........trial all of the above suggestions, Nicola, and if your dentist won't help, try someone who understands Fibro (ask for a referral to a specialist who fits Brace and understands/knows re Fibrp).....good luck, from me too.....Bron

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