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Cheshire uk

I was just wondering if anyone else has reason to believe there Is there any connection with root canals and immune disorders?

I have been doing quite a bit of reading on root canals and bacteria that may cause immune disorders. Apparently, when a root canal is performed, it is sealed off but there is still bacteria underneath the seal and the body tries to eliminate using the immune system and excess inflammation. Sometimes the infection is eliminated by the host immune system, sometimes it is… read more

November 1, 2018
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A MyFibroTeam Member

One medical study's findings were that people with Fibromyalgia have inflammation in the glia of the brain; thus, a nerve/brain problem and not an autoimmune disease. I am uncertain of that finding but I am not a physician.

November 2, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I really hope that this improves your health.God, how we took it for granted when we were younger :-)

November 2, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I just found out today that I need root canals done in my two teeth that have crowns. Apparently one has been chronically infected for years (gum blisters then drains), which is not a problem for a healthy person, but I am not so I will be having them done. And oh, it would be wonderful if it improved my overall health!

November 1, 2018

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