Hi socasusie,
Glad to hear he was able to remove the splinter of bone. You may or may not develop more of them.
My personal concern with supplementing with a product like Bio K is that it contains ingredients that have no nutritional value and can actually cause unnecessary side effects. I personally prefer whole food or higher quality supplements that contain no fillers or additives as they are just better absorbed and overall just healthier.
Yes, xylitol does alter the acidity of the saliva to be more alkaline. This is a good thing
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by socasusie
I just wanted to post a quick follow-up. I had a follow-up. It was a bone shard-I didn't ask where from, he just pulled it out-it didn't need stitches. I've had a few more sores pop up. Apparently, it's a common side effect when you start Cellcept. Love that my dentist knows that actually knows what Lupus is! He had me do some baking soda rinses for a few days, and it cleared them right up.
I've been good with the soft food, and the jaw hasn't hurt since. Although I won't lie, I'd give my right arm for some red meat. Hahaha.
Also, just FYI I did talk to a nutritionist this week. We discussed probiotics. So in addition to taking probiotics daily, to consider taking the drink Bio K whenever you take antibiotics. Apparently it's super potent and gives an extra kick. You have to get it at a Heath food store though. She said use 1-2 bottles each round of antibiotics. I just thought I'd share since I know you're big on probiotics. She suggested I try Xylitol mints after meals, and sip a little in water to help strengthen my teeth. It brings the PH back to less acidic levels.
Thak you again for all your help and support!
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