Why do my gums hurt?

I recently have started taking the antiobiotics docycycline 100 mg and my gums have been hurting a lot. Its too painful to even floss and they bleed. I have never had problems with my gums in my life and I brush and floss daily. Could the antibiotics be the reason why my gums hurt?

Why do my gums hurt?
You need to see a doctor and a dentist. If you have a skin rash that's not going away, you need to see your doctor. About your gums... You are probably having an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. You definitely need to see a dentist about that if your doctor doesn't know why your gums are bleeding and hurt. That is NOT normal, and is not healthy.





See a doctor RIGHT AWAY, please!





Good luck, hope the pain goes away!
Reply:Need more info here~





Why are you on doxy? Was it prescribed by your general practioner or your dentist? When was the last time you had a dental checkup with a thorough cleaning?





First I'd call whoever prescribed the doxy and let them know your symptoms, then possibly getting a dental appointment if it is dental-related.....





Sorry for the 'general' response, but more info would have helped!





Good luck with this.........





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Reply:Well, according to the manufacturer's information, it can cause glossitis, which is inflammation of the tongue, so it's not too much of a stretch to think it might affect the gums. One thing you might try is not taking it right at bedtime. But that drug is given for pretty serious infections, so don't discontinue it without talking to your doctor first. Definitely tell him about your gum problems, as there may be an alternative drug he can give you.
Reply:is because when you brush you dont brush your gums brush upto your gums and so you can feel the bristles on your gums they will bleed but dont worry about that
Reply:brush your jagged teeth

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