Anyone else's teeth turning or turned orange

Posted by sheila7a @sheila7a, Jul 9 11:02pm

Today I glanced in rear view mirror before I put my sunglasses on and noticed my teeth are turning orange.
Did anyone else develop a dry cough?
Feet starting to feel weird. I can't pinpoint it a burning feeling or swelling.
I will take off my shoes and wiggle my toes and they feel very stiff.
I started antibiotics May 14
Side effects starting to kick in?
My thyroid medicine has been changed to a higher dose, white blood cells very low.
Today my wbc even lower and thyroid numbers higher.

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maryjanechilds | @maryjanechilds | Jul 10 6:43am

The rifampin will turn your teeth orange. I upped my dental cleanings to 4 times a year to get rid of the stain. As soon as you stop the rifampin the stain will go away.

rmoore901 | @rmoore901 | Jul 10 9:13am

I see you got a response about the orange. My hygienist said there was some staining on the back of my teeth so upping the cleaning schedule could be very beneficial. Just let the dentist know you have this lung issue so they can minimize the aerosol spray.

I did also have a lot of foot pain and stiffness. Be sure to let your Dr know as if it’s neuropathy I was advised that might not be reversible.

reneemc | @reneemc | Jul 10 1:47pm

Yes, Rifabutin, Rifampin and Clofazimine all cause teeth stains. Rinsing with water through out the day and tongue scraping helps

linda1334 | @linda1334 | Jul 11 12:24am

Yes, I noticed teeth staining too and had them cleaned more frequently. It went away when I went off the meds. The feet and toe stiffness was how my neuropathy started. My doctor thought it was due to the ethambutol. I had to quit the meds after 16 months because the neuropathy was getting worse.