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Side Effect Of Eltroxin On Gums
Hi there, my mum has been taking Eltroxin for the last 10 years. On a recent visit to her dentist , she was told that she has gum disease that is now causing her teeth to come away from the bone . Could this be caused from a side effect from taking the Eltroxin for so long?
Fri, 18 Feb 2011
Hi there,
There could be various other causes. The hormonal changes associated with ageing could cause your bones and teeth to become weak. If she is over 60 she could be suffering from osteoporosis. Experts recommend a DEXA scan to be done in all women above 65.
I that is the case, aolng with her tooth her bones could also be weak and she might need a pill like alendronate with calcium and vitamin D.
Regards,
Joey
There could be various other causes. The hormonal changes associated with ageing could cause your bones and teeth to become weak. If she is over 60 she could be suffering from osteoporosis. Experts recommend a DEXA scan to be done in all women above 65.
I that is the case, aolng with her tooth her bones could also be weak and she might need a pill like alendronate with calcium and vitamin D.
Regards,
Joey
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