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Sue10
#1 Posted : Tuesday, March 06, 2012 8:58:58 PM Quote
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Hi

I have been to the dentist today and have been told I need root canal treatment. The last time I had this was before I began Enbrel and I was advised by the rheumy nurse to wait until after the treatment to start the Enbrel as root canal treatment was considered invasive. I am now in a dilemma because the treatment lasts 6 weeks and I don't really want to have to stop Enbrel for that long. The dentist said that he does not consider the treatment invasive and does not think I need to stop treatment.

Any comments would be gratefully received.

Thanks

Sue
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dorat
#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 06, 2012 9:17:08 PM Quote
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Hi Sue,

I recently had root canal treatment and did not stop my humira and had no problems. The only time I stopped it was when I had antibiotics for the tooth abscess, and had started it again before I had the root canal treatment.
It would be best for you to check with your rheumy nurse though.
Good luck with the treatment, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be!

Love Doreen xx
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LynW
#3 Posted : Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:36:24 AM Quote
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Hi Sue

As Doreen says do check with rheumatology. I'm pretty sure root canal would be considered as an invasive treatment! Stopping Enbrel for 6 weeks is not recommended as iit will be out of your system by the time you restart it and may not kick back in; personal experience 2 years ago after stopping Enbrel for knee surgery and being given wrong advice!

Hope you are able to sort something out.

Lyn x
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