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Posted 6/1/2012 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry if this is already posted Dx with CD x one year. hard to control b/c of my MS and hs of thyroid CA. I have mouth sores,not like kanker sores,like someone took a cig and put it out on the roof of my mouth.I've lost so much weight,but anything hurts to eat, HELP!
Posted 6/1/2012 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
try making a mouthwash of liquid benadryl and maalox and water. You can try about a teaspoon of each and swish in your mouth and spit it out. Your doc can also prescribe lidocaine to add to the mixture that can help to numb the pain. I hope you feel better soon!
Posted 6/1/2012 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Singingsupernurse....mine were just like that as well (thought maybe it was cancer or something cuz they looked so bad and hurt terribly) it wasn't until I started taking probiotics daily that they went away completely and have stayed away...agree with gumby though, some quicker relief until you can get them under control, is the above mentioned mouthwash. You can try some extra virgin olive oil as well (it's antibacteria, anti-inflammatory, and healing).
Posted 6/3/2012 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
I switched to a natural toothpaste that does not contain sodium laryl sulfate and use generic oral anesthetic gel that contains benzocaine. Swishing with salt water ir mouth wash has helped as well. Lastly, I found that if I increased my dairy intake (hard to do ask am lactose intolerant but use the pills), sores got better. Kidney doc says it has to do with balance of acid/alkaline. Sorry you are going through this.
Posted 6/3/2012 7:57 PM (GMT 0)
DUH!!!!should have realized, sounds like what we used for people who would get sores in their mouths from chemo. Mallox, benadryl and lidocaine, swish and spit. Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. thanks everyone! If you are wondering yes I am a nurse:)
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