mouth ulcers

[miffy053]

hello i seem to be getting mouth ulcers and i think they are form drinking toom uch pure orange jucie. But i have one at the moment but its really bugging me. I have bought somethign form the chemist that is meant ot hleop but it is not SO IF YOU KNOW OF ANY GOOD WAYS TO GET RID OF THEM OR TAKWE THE PAIN AWAY PLEASE TELL MI !!

thanks

christy

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[Kay]

miffy 053,,Try " Adcortyl In Orabase" Its a paste and unlike gels it wont slide off the ulcer.:-))

[Poglet]

i had them for the first time when i gabve up smoking and used an inhalator.

i used rinseed pastilles. you suck them and the ulcer is eased and clears up pretty quick x

[MrXLA]

Before suggesting a treatment for you, its very important as far as possible to understand the cause.

It could be the acidity of the juice but I could say more If I knew the following:

1) When did the ulcers start? 2) How many due you have at any one time? 3)Where are they located e.g. tongue, lips, hard palate, gums etc. (this is quite important) 4)How big are they? 5)How long do they take to heal and when they do, do they leave marks/scars? 6)Have any of them persisted longer than 3 weeks? 7)Are you tired or pale in complexion at the moment? 8)Are you under alot of stress?

If it was merely the orange juice then you would expect the ulcers to heal soon after you stopped drinking it. Im sure you dont think so but the fact that your in pain, means that the ulcers probably arent of a serious nature.

[MrXLA]

As FINA says adcortyl in orabase would be helpful but not if you cant identify the cause (however sometimes non can be identified!). You can by the paste from most chemists, it comes in a 5g tube, it should only be used for five days and should the ulcers not heal or persist then its important to see a doctor or dentist.

[nursecarla]

i do know of people who get mouth ulcers from drinking orange juice i think its the high vitamin c content, its the same with oranges or vitamin c pills. x

[miffy053]

Hey thanks everyone > i am using the paste that comes in the 5mg tubes but it does not seem to be working . I aint asure when they started but i only get one at a time adn this time its on my cheek at the back near my gum and it is medium ish size like half a pea they usuaully take 4-5 days and no scars are left when they clear and i have never had one over 3 weeks and i am not underany stress etc :

Also does anyone know of any natural remedies etc i can use or just what i can to it rather than medicence etc :

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[whiskeysheri]

Hi miffy! I know exactly how you feel. I've got one at the moment and it hurts so much I can't eat. I've never had one before but I think it's been brought on by stress. xxxx

[nursecarla]

rinse your mouth with lukewarm water and salt, not pleasant but it helps ;op x

[miffy053]

Hey Whiskeysheri . Same here my whole mouth aches becasue of having to remember not to bite on that side of the mouth ;'-(

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[miffy053]

thanks nurse carla ill give it ago . Also would rinsing my mouth with TCP help ?

[MrXLA]

Nursecarla severe vitamin C (AKA Ascorbic acid) deficiency results in scurvy. One of the first sites (due to the high tissue turnover rate) is the mouth, sometimes resulting in mouth ulcers. Im sure you knew that of course.

Its possible that the intrinsic acidity of the orange (or more likely additives) could be causing the ulcers. It will certainly be excerbating the painful symptoms.

I have never read any papers implicating an excess of vitamin c in the aetiology of oral ulceration. However new discoveries are made everyday, Im vevy intrigued at the suggestion.

[nursecarla]

oraldene is better you can get it in chemist, it tastes horrible but it is quite effective x

[Poglet]

tcp does help until you run around and stub your toe on something whist you screech.... aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh with your tongue hanging out cos it tastes vile! but, as i say, it does help! try having a spoonful of honey too if you have any. v soothing :)

[miffy053]

thanks nurse carla and mxcde i will tyr get some oraldene from the chemist . Anyone else think of anythign that could help IM DESPERATE ????? HEHE

[miffy053]

thanks poglet i might give the tcp a miss then lol

[MrXLA]

Hi miffy053 certainly doesn't sound like you ulcers are serious. Even though Im sure they are extremely uncomfartable.

Tha 'standard' treatment would involve using a chlorhexidine e.g. Corsodyl mouthwash or a spray twice a day when the ulcers are present. Avoid chocolate, crisps and anything containing benzoates e.g. fizzy coke. I would NOT rinse out with salt water as you will probably find this extremely uncomfortable.

[miffy053]

thanks mrxla i am not having any of the foods you said at the moment and will see about the spray and yes the unlcers are more than likely just a common ulcer but its soooooo annoying and im sick to death of it and just want rid of it :-(

[nursecarla]

mr xla and what are mouth ulcers? comfortable? salt water is a tried and tested method im sure he wont burst into tears x

[miffy053]

lol nurse carla im a girl . and 13 im on my mums account becasue im too young to have one ! sorri

[nursecarla]

sorry miffy! there is a good reason why you are not allowed an account be careful ok? and speak to your mum before you take any medication regardless of what it is take care x