I hate this. I could just fling myself on the floor and throw a two-year-old sized temper tantrum!

I had to go to the dentist because I broke two crowns. Because of this "fill in the blanks" medication I'm on, my mouth is overly sensitive and my white count is low so it leaves me prone to infection.

Well, guess what???? I'm on my way to the pharmacy to pick up my antibiotics because it is both sides. My mouth is so sore.

Dental

The bone marrow depressant effects of hydroxyurea may result in an increased incidence of microbial infection, delayed healing, and gingival bleeding. Dental work, whenever possible, should be completed prior to initiation of therapy or deferred until blood counts have returned to normal. Patients should be instructed in proper oral hygiene during treatment, including caution in use of regular toothbrushes, dental floss, and toothpicks.

Hydroxyurea may also cause stomatitis associated with considerable discomfort.