Why Is The Roof Of My Mouth So Sore?

[bravejordy]

I'm male, 58, with, among other things, type 2 diabetes (diagnosed six years ago). I don't smoke or drink and my regular meds are as follows:-


METFORMIN 500MG - TWO to be taken TWICE a day

EPILIM 200MG - One tablet THREE times a day

RAMIPRIL 5MG - ONE capsule a day

RAMIPRIL 2.5MG - ONE capsule a day

LIPITOR (ATORVASTATIN) 10MG - ONE tablet DAILY



I also have a history of Urinary Tract Infections going back over three years. This year alone I have suffered from four UTIs for which my GP prescribed a course of antibiotics (either Trimethoprim or Amoxicillin) which only seem to offer relief while I'm actually taking them and when I've finished the course all the symptoms return with a vengeance. I am under a Urologist because three years ago it turned out to be kidney stones that was the cause of my problems. I am due to see the Urologist again at the end of this month.


However, getting back on track, I have yet another UTI and four days ago my GP prescribed a 7-Day course of Trimethoprim 200MG but the day after starting the course, the inside of my mouth (especially the roof) became very sore and swollen. It's too painful to eat anything and the only way I can drink a cup of tea is to let it practically go cold. The big question is could it be the Trimethoprim that's causing this? But like I said, I've had these antibiotics before and I don't recall having any side effects but it does seem strange that this sore mouth came on suddenly and within 24 hours of starting the course of Trimethoprim. I can't think of any other cause. It's driving me nuts!

[Sqad]

ladyalex...LOL.......xxxxx.

[bravejordy]

Cheers sqad. Thanks ladyalex, crawling is what I do best. LOL

Seriously though, thanks for your comments and your goodwill messages.

I'll keep you updated on any new developments.

[Hannahbiggd]

Hi I am on the same antibiotics because of a kidney infection 2nd one in a year and iv just come to the end of it and I have what I'm guessing is an ulcer the size of America, ok exaggerating but it's so sore I can't eat drink and it's just seems to get bigger. I have also been researching and it's not good to take ibrufen(spelt it wrong) as it can prolong a kidney infection but my doctor told me to take it to ease the pain of the uti. I don't know where to turn but I agree the antibiotics are a relief to the pain I was in. How are you feeling now?