How long after dental surgery should I wait to start Humira?

Canaveral

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Posted 11/4/2016 8:03 AM (GMT 0)

GI wants to start me on Humira, but I had some dental issues that had to be taken care of first. This week I had three teeth removed and a root canal, so all infections should now be gone and it's just a matter of healing. How long should I wait before starting Humira? I mean it takes Humira a while to even start having an affect right?

Richard in NY

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Posted 11/4/2016 10:14 AM (GMT 0)

Are you taking antibiotics to prevent post surgical infection? Do you have a follow up visit with the dentist(s)? You should. Ask then if there's any sign of infection. If the answer is no you should be okay to start Humira.

ks1905

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Posted 11/4/2016 3:36 PM (GMT 0)

I would run it by the medical professionals. Your dentist, GI, Primary Care, and the specialty pharmacy.

I would think that if you still have an open wound in your mouth that you probably want to avoid anything that lowers your immune system, there are lots of germs in your mouth.

pb4

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Posted 11/5/2016 7:26 AM (GMT 0)

I'm on Humira weekly, as long as you don't have an infection of any kind or a fever/high temperature then you're fine to stay on schedule, from my understanding but if in doubt call Humira directly (this is where I got my info).

iPoop

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Posted 11/5/2016 12:27 PM (GMT 0)

You don't want to start humira if you currently have signs of an active infection. You don't, so no worries.

Canaveral

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Posted 11/7/2016 12:26 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks guys, that puts my mind at ease! :)

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