 Mouth Ulcers in the throat too far down to treat 94 messages in this subject
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| Okay, so I have suffered from mouth ulcers for as long as I can remember. Really, really big ones. Finally I found that Chlorohexidine in the mouth really works for me. However.... I now have a massive ulcer in my throat and it's too far down, even if I gargle with the Chlorohexidine I can't get to it and I can't even see it. I can just feel it on one side. It is also giving me ear pain on one side. It is agony to swallow food or drink and is particularly bad in the morning and it's been there for at least 3 weeks. Any ideas? |
| CH 16 February 08 |
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| Hi. I've got a couple of horrible ulcers in my throat right now. I've had them in my mouth before but never my throat and was quite upset to hear that's what it was. My doctor could only just see them after a struggle to look down my throat. They are absolute agony so I do sympathise and I agree they are worse in the morning (and during the night). I was told nothing can treat them in the throat as you're constantly swallowing saliva without even realising it, aside of when you eat or drink. I've found mine have been helped by taking a daily L-Lysine tablet and drinking cold milk and soft food, totally avoiding any food that nips or could scratch in any way. I've also been using an anaesthetic spray which helps for a little while but very tricky to use as you have to get the nozzle into your throat to spray down far enough. I also took painkillers when at their worst. It worries me that I might get them there again. Good luck, hope they clear up soon. |
| EM 16 February 08 |
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You sound like me, I could have written your note. I find the chlorohexidine mouth washes (savcol) REALLY help too, but it needs to be held on the offending ulcers for 2-3 minutes or longer. I found if I left it on for longer it tended to give a burnt feeling to the surrounding tissue, but this was much more tolerable than the ulcer pain (and I think I have lost my sense of tast).
I presently have a couple of small ulcers on the back of my throat and one the size of my thumb nail on the roof of my mouth/back of the mouth-very difficult to get the chloro onto. I use cotton balls soaked in the savcol and
"feed it" down my throat whilst having it tied onto a bit of cotton so I dont swollow it. It isn't very successful as the swollow reflex keeps squashing the savcol out of the cotton wool. What I find amazing is that antibiotics dont help but the chlorohexidine does - keflex, amoxil dont do anything for the ulcer but the amoxil did hepl reduce the ear pain to a tolerable level |
| pg 06 March 08 5 March 08 |
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| I have the exact same thing!! It happens every 9-12 months and they last for weeks. The pain is so annoying that it actually gets me down and makes me less social! I definitely agree that they are worse in the mornings and that there is basically nothing you can do. I have seen 2 different doctors about it and neither have offered much useful advice. What I have noticed that seems to help me, is 1 more and better sleep (its amazing what one night of 9+ hours of sleep does), and 2 changing what diet habits you have at the time. For example, my last bout happened about 4 weeks ago. I was taking a daily centrum, eating fruits (bananas included which apparantly provoke them), and I decided to stop all of that. I stopped the centrum, and stopped eating fruits. The ulcers went away within 4 days. I have no idea if its all coincidental but it seemed like it worked. Hope that helps... |
| Steven 6 March 08 |
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| I some times get ulcers on the back of my throat. I find drinking hot black tea numbs them for a while, and since you can swallow it, its releatively easy to get onto the ulcer. Might help... |
| kat 13 March 08 |
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I've found a new way of delivering the cholorohexidine mouth wash. Get a pocket sized spray bottle and spray the back of your mouth/throat 5-6 times and let it run down your throat. Do this 5-6 times a day and just as you are going the bed. I am sure we all have an imbalance of "normal" bacteria in out mouths and they cause an acid build-up which traumatises the membranes which then become infected with the other flora in our mouths. Black tea helps as it washes away the bacteria build up and has a mild antibacterial effect, but it is NOT a cure. Stop drinking milk in your drinks as I find this becomes food for the bacterial growth.
It is one thing to use mouth washes to reduce bacterial over load but we are not replacing it with GOOD bacteria. I am thinking of trying the mouth bacterial was for bad breath streptococcus salivarius from www.breezecare.com to flood my mouth with good bacteria.
I've had some good results with Hgh doses of Vit B2 and B6, lysine and Vit C. See Kylie . Western Australia notes. |
| pg 20.03.08 20 March 08 |
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| yeh i get ulcers at the back of my throat... i found some throat sprays work for pain relief for a little while at least... |
| cass 29 March 08 |
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| I find after eating bananas for a eek my ulcers ar back with a vengeance... i dont believe there's a cure... :o( |
| MArk 8 May 08 |
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unfortunately from my experience and many visits to the doctor (as sometimes mine get so bad that i actually get a fever) i have discovered that ulcers are very much like cold sores/herpes virus. once you have it you have it and there is nothing you can do to permanently get rid of them. The only way I have found to get through them is to gargle with iodine and water as soon as I feel one coming on. This prevents them from growing as well as spreading. For the pain I eat throat lozenges like Strepsils (I get them in Australia not sure what your equivalent is) with anesthetic in them. This at least allows me to eat some decent food as I imagine depriving your body of proper nutrition can't be helping your immune system and thus your healing process.
Good luck to all |
| Oli 6 January 09 |
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| hi can any one plz suggest me what to do i m suffering from this terribly i have it very often my tongue has no taste buds it seems my throat is badly infected have white patches all over in my mouth the upper jaw even ear is painning well my food in take has fallen as i avoid it hurts badly.I have been taking medicines but not of much help i have reduced a lot of weight.I dnt know what i m heading towards |
| shweta 10 January 09 |
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| hey all these can be such a pain! The traditional way to relieve yourself over here(Greece) is putting some honey on (the mouth ones of course) It ll be a bit annoying and painfull but it usually helps,as honey is anticeptic |
| Ellie 21 January 09 |
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| my daughter who is now 13 has been under the hospital now with these since 2000 ...still aint found out what is causing them ....she has one on the back of her throat since new years eve ...she has had antibiotics and everything ,and nothing as working ...i got on to the hospital again and said she needs a biopsy on it ...she is going tomorrow so hopefully i might find out what is causing them ...she is very small and petite for her age ...since she has had this ulcer she has lost 5lb .....so i will keep you all up2 date ..if anyone can let me know what they do on a biopsy will be a help thanxs |
| wendy bradnock x 25 January 09 |
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| So sorry about your pain..a few thoughts here. Yes, honey is an anticeptic, but I would add a couple drops of GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract) or Citricidal to the honey 1st. Also, treat yourself internally with the GSE at the same time by adding a few drops (or more) to water or juice. Also, research GSE so that you can see all of the other viral, bacterial and fungal effects it has. It is suggestive to me that you all have something viral, bactrl, or fungal going on in the lower part of your GI tract and you will find out if you start treating yourself with GSE. The first line of defense for all of these problems is to eliminate all forms of sugar, starch & carbohydrates like white bread and desserts. You may also have to eliminate fruit while you are healing. Good Luck! |
| Carole 29 January 09 |
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| I have been suffering with mouth and throat ulcers since my teenage years. I find that they are ten times worse at the end of my contraceptive pill packet and right now I have 6 really painfull ones. I used that Bonjela once last night and the initial pain is so painful but it does put a protective coat over it which does help. I am going to the docotors tomorrow but after reading some comments on this site I am not sure they will be much help! |
| Anna 2 February 09 |
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| I occasionally get mouth ulcers, but have come to the conclusion they are stress-induced. I will get them before a big trip or some sort of event that is out of my routine. From what I have read, this is common. Sometimes, but not often, I will get one in the back of mouth/throat. These are terrible. I have tried certain things like lysine tablets, but nothing seems to help. Mine last about 5 days. Luckily, I only get one or two during an "outbreak" so the pain is manageable. Cepacol lozenges seem to be the best over the counter on the market. I had a doctor prescribe some lidocane once that completely numbs the area, and for about a half hour, you can't feel anything. That was the best thing I have found for some temporary relief, but you have to be able to reach the little bastard with a q-tip to apply. |
| Patrick 6 February 09 |
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| This is my first time ever having throat uclers and my doc. did not tell me anything about them or what to do. He just gave me some amox. and pain/fever reducer. I have done some research online. But it still does not say much. What it does say is scary. About it being from siphiles(miss spelled) herpes n stuff. But from what I have read from u guys is, it does come back all the time. How odten does it come back and can u give it to other people? I dont know to much about it. My friend first thought was it was cancerous. How often does some1 get cancer from these? |
| Tiff 15 February 09 |
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| my wifes suffered with throat ulcers for years.the latest bout for 6wks the docs reffered her to hospital where they put a camera down her throat to have a look round ,yes we were relieved they found nothing but ulcers but not happy when they said there isnt much they could do in the end they gave her lansoprazole for dudenal/gastric ulcers seems like a waste of time so far we are gonna try some of the things mentioned inthe letters just to ease the pain. |
| paul 1 March 09 |
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| I've suffered with ulcers (mouth and occassionally throat) all my life (now 56) and have identified one of the main causes in that time. It is eating fruit. I can take one bite of an apple and guarantee that I will have a mouth ulcer the next day. Concentrated orange juice is another absolute no-go. Bananas generally seem to be OK and cooked fruit e.g. apple cruble etc. is fine. I can now go for quite lengthy periods without ulcers as long as I avoid fruit like the plague. The best treatment I've found is a small tube of paste 'Adcordyll' which in particular, if applied as soon as you detect an ulcer starting to form often makes it dissappear within 12 hours. I do apply it frequently (more than recommended) but it works. |
| Keith 4 March 09 4 March 09 |
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I have throat ulcers as well. Nothing so far seems to casue them they occur very randomly i can eat fruit and I don't get them. However, I gargle with salt water everyday and i find sea slat works the best. Also, green tea with honey makes my thoat feel so much better! Regular teeth brushing and flossing and generally keeping my mouth clean tends to really help it is best to brush and rinse after every single meal that you eat! Brushing your tounge and back teeth really well is also recommended. If your going to use mouthwash try ones that exclude sugar and alcohol!
But yes, unfourtunatly there isn't much you can do. However, if you have been introduced to several antibiotics in a short span of time that can casue them! Try eating things like probiotic yogurt to help in that situation!
Hope some of that was helpful! |
| Ashlea 9 March 09 |
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| I wouldn't say I suffer form mouth ulcers regularly but at the moment I've got one right at the back of my throat (I can barely see it) and I've never experienced pain like it. It's much worse than an ulcer in your mouth, it hurts all the time. I went out yesterday to try that new bonjela once treatment and honestly I can't express just how much worse it has made it! I don't know if this is because it's not in a regular place in that it's right at the back of my throat but I wish I hadn't used it. It's just on one side but it is incredibly painful. I'm just recovering from quite a nasty cold which is why I think I have it. I agree with Keith, I had glandular fever a few years back and a symptom of this was excessive mouth ulcers ( ihad 37 at one point and they multiplied rapidly) I tried everything and nothing worked until my dad mentioned it to the dentist and he gave him some 'adcortyl' I tried it and the next day pretty much all my ulcers had gone. I'm not keen on the idea of trying to put it on this ulcer in the back of my throat but if you have ulcers in your mouth seriously go out and buy this stuff, it's not very well heard of but it seriously works! |
| Lizee 16 March 09 |
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| I've always had ulcers, once I had them all over my mouth tongue and throat, about 12 huge ones (1cm diameter) and couldn't eat anything without horrible pain. When this happened the doctor gave me a numbing spray which was great and some kind of cement mixture to coat them so nothing could touch them (not so great.) I think they're stress induced too although can't be certain. I also had tonsilitis but didn't know it so have a feeling that keeps recurring and causing problems in my mouth. At the moment I have one in my throat, feels like a lump there and hurts all the time but I've gotten so used to it I just ignore the pain when I swallow anything. I am interested in your herbal remedies though and will give them a try. |
| DL 16 March 09 |
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i have ulcers everyday. there is not a day gone by when i am ulcer free. is there anyone suffering the same fate as me?
i sort of give up hope and think this is just ill health of me. |
| roro 20 March 09 |
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Hi, I am 32 and myself and my twin have always suffered from mouth ulcers. For the last 3 nights i havnt slept-I'm not sure if a i have more than one but they are in my throat and the pain is terrible, swollen and it affects my ear to. Like everyone says its worst through the night and in the mornings. I was going to ring the doctors but not sure they could do anything after reading all your posts. We need a wonder cure!! I'm off out today to try and get some adcortyl(please let it work)and fruit is off the menu.
Hope everyone feels better soon. |
| Amanda 29 March 09 |
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| hello, im 13 and in england, i dont know what causes them but but i have three on my finger, 2 on my lip, one on the right of my mouth (at the bottom) and one on the side of my tongue. they dont hurt when i keep my mouth still. although when i go to eat, drink or swallow my ulcers realy hurt. when i move my tongue the back of my tongue (near my throat) feel like it haas something sharp in it, moving. im not that worried about as im going doctors soon. i wash my mouth out with salty water and brush my teeth. when one goes another comes back. please help. |
| CB 29 March 09 |
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| Hey, I am 27 and have had issues with mouth ulcers since as far as i can remember, they are a complete nightmare, and they do sffect your humour, anything that painful will and they are draining. I am a pretty active guy, eat well most of the time etc Now i do enjoy a night out, like everybody:) But i am coming to the conclussion i always seem to pick up Ulcers after a night or two on the town, maybe you are run down and your body cant fight them , it is the million dollar question? I do agree with the fact that stress has a part to play, maybe a very big part.... i can get quiet stressed out with work and sport... As for a treatment, bonjella once id pretty good, the initial pain is nearly unbearable but the protective cover really does help. I have one at the back of my throat now, i dont know what tyo do witt it .... the worst yet. Lets make a non painful cure, we would make millions:) |
| Mark 30 March 09 |
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| Please get your ulcers checked. If they send you home from the doctors make sure u go in at least very six month to keep an eye on them. Dont take them for a joke. If you have ill fitting dentures dont let them rub against the ulcers. Keep off acidic stuff and if you smoke - I wont even mention what it can do. Take care of yourselves. I have been to hospitals where all this stuff gets out of control. Dont let it. |
| Zac. 12 April 09 |
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| I was so surprised to see how common these throat ulcers are yet there is very little information on the internet about them. I have been suffering from a big one in my throat for about 5 days now and it just doesnt seem to be getting any better. The doctor I saw about it gave me no information and basically said I just have to wait for it to get better. Prescribed me some extra strong pain killers and sent me on my way. I have been eating an awful lot of fruit lately and I am wondering if that has something to do with the inflammation! Thanks for all the advice, nice to see we arent alone! |
| Rose 15 April 09 |
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| I'm really struggling with an ulcer at the moment at the back of my throat. It has been there for a week now but the pain is increasing daily and the mornings are the worst. I've come to the conclusion that it is a stress related ulcer due to revision and stress for forthcoming exams although recently I have been eating a lot of fruit so this may have something to do with it. I haven't yet found a relief after gargling salt water and taking throat lozenges. Any suggestions would be very helpful on how to counter the pain. Thanks :) |
| TL 16 April 09 |
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| I have mouth ulcers on the roof of my mouth at the moment. I'm 52 years old and female. I can tell you now, that it must be hormone related as usually a week before my period is due, I get ulcers on either my gums, tongue, roof of mouth or throat and they usually disappear a week after my period has finished. I tended to go towards eating softer fruit like bananas at this time - don't! It makes it worse, as do hot, spicy and salty foods. So, I give myself an excuse to eat ice cream. As I am moving toward the menopausal stage I must say it's getting a little worse along with other symptoms. Keep a diary and see if there's a pattern developing ( periods, stress and anxiety). Also, get them checked by your doctor as it could be something else - some people can develop oral thrush anywhere in their mouth and throat that can be caused by some medications ( ventolin for asthma and other meds). Change your toothpaste and don't use mouth washes as they can eat into the membranes of the lining of your mouth, therefore it could be an allergy. Good luck! |
| EH 17 April 09 |
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| I have several mouth ulcers. To be precise I've got four in my mouth and two I believe in my throat. The pain is excrutiating and my best Melissas is also suffering from this. What can we do? It's getting us down and we've gone through so many tubes of bonjela; which bythe way is rubbish. HELP US! We haven't eaten in three weeks it's getting hard to bare. |
| MELLY 21 April 09 |
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I have some really horrible,big ulcers down the back of my throat which are really sore, can hardly swallow saliva :o(
My dr said to gargle with soluble asprin and spit out or soluble paracetamol which does seem to help. Cant seem to eat much without it being agony. First thing in the morning is very dry and sore, sucking murray mints has helped! I was starting to think it was just me - feels marginally better not being alone
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| Jean 14 May 09 |
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| Im reading all this totally shocked as iv had this problems for yrs now and didnt know any one else who suffered. for as long as i can remember iv had ulcers, im 26 and when i was young i got them constantly my parents thought it was friut coz i used to eat alot of oranges, apples, banannas and tomatoes so they thought it was acid so i cut it out for a while and it seemed to work at first but then they came back. until about recently i hadnt had them for about a year even tho nothing had changed. Im getting massive ones in the same place in my throat everytime, at the moment i have 2 in my throat one just in my lip 1 on my cheek some on the side of my tounge and under my tongue also I get a patchy tounge which gets sooooo sore !!! i feel moody and sore, it hurts to eat laugh and brush my teeth. All the doc said is "thats strange i dont know what to say" he gave me this crap paste which is usless! i use listerine after i brush my teeth to keep my mouth clean but wowzers i almost cry, I have found that im getting ulcers before im ill or have a period, at the mo i have flu so it cud be related. Im going to get an allergy test to see what im allergic to and what im deficiant in, u can get these at holand and barrett. I wish someone wud take this seriously and try make a remedy that really works. help!! good luck guys |
| Jasmine, uk 16 May 09 |
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| I am new to all of this ulcer problem and wholeheartedly agree - it's a nightmare. So painful. It's making me feel so low, emotionally and physically. Really not sociable at all and a right misery at work. Just want it to go away! Recently had flu/tonisillitis and it's all been dragging on for weeks. Going to cut out bananas though - had been eating one for breakfast for the past month because it was soft, squidgy and I felt that eating fruit would be the best thing - not so, apparently! Going to try some mouthwash this evening and perhaps try and get hold of some Adcordyll... Hope other bloggers are starting to feel better. |
| Fiona 20 May 09 |
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| I really dont want to swallow.. ow.. just did. My nan said I should use warmish water and salt and gargle for a minute after brushing teeth. I have had i for 5 days now (i had a cold and been drinking alcohol and got too many exams, had to miss my mock today, too painful) so im just gonna see how it pans out and hope it doesn't spread. |
| Ross, uk 22 May 09 |
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| I currently have a mouth ulcer the size of a quarter on the left side of my throat, and all I can say is the pain is terribly bad. Some of the worst pain I have felt in my life, and I've been in a lot of pain in my time. I find that during the day while moving around the pain lessens. But in the mornings and at night when I have nothing to focus on the pain gets bad. I just started gargling with Hydrogen Peroxide and it seems to help a lot. I also was using antiseptic spray but that only helped the pain for around 10 minutes. I've had this ulcer for around 5 days now, and can't yet tell if it's getting better. Some Doctors or Scientists really need to figure out a cure for this, because "riding" out a mouth ulcer is honestly a living hell. |
| Josh H. 23 May 09 |
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| Last week I had a huge ulcer on the side of my tongue that hurts just by moving my tongue slightly and another one next to my gum on the other side of the mouth. I get these pretty often and it pisses me off everytime. However just when the tongue ulcer had healed I got another one near my throat on Monday and this one is driving me crazy. It hurts just to swallow and I feel feverish and tired all the time, and I get occassional headaches. It's Wednesday now and it doesn't feel like it's ever going to get better. I looked into the mirror and the ulcer looks huge and nasty and the rest of the throat looks red and inflamed. From what I read here, it seems like going to the doctor doesn't help... This misery is really awful but I feel a bit better knowing that I'm not alone with this annoying problem. Argh. |
| June 27 May 09 |
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Hey fellow sufferers, i have awful ulcers on my throat and they are sooooo painful. I feel like a want to cry! They also give me sharp nerve pains in my head! I find sweets and sugar make them worse. Even some mouthwashes with sugar/sweetener in them!
People who do not suffer from ulcers are blessed! |
| natalie 2 June 09 |
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Hey,
people try swallowing manuka honey before you sleep and leave it overnight without drinking water.
The uclers might have been caused by yeast infection so some of you can try taking Lactobacillus acidophilus, commerical yogurt contains too much sugar and too little of it so try getting the capsule. Pour the powder out from the capsule and swallow it slowly. Recovery might not be instant but might be faster.
One way of protecting your throat is to eat less fried and hot (not spicy, like steaming hot) which might hurt your lining of your throat. |
| me 7 June 09 |
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| I was pleage for years with ulcers on my tounge and sometimes the side of my mouth, they would appear and last for two or three weeks sometime they got bad enough to bleed. about 15 years ago a friend sugested takeing lysine tablets lysine is an essential amino acid and you can get tablets in drugstores and super markets. The first time I tried it the ulcers were noticealbly better in a day and gone in three days. the next time I felt them coming on I took the lysine and it stop the growth and they went away. I still feel them coming on every now and then but the lysine has continued to work. I don't know why it works maybe its all in my head but frankly I don't care. these things were so bad I used to think about killing myself to avoid the pain. Now its just an unpleastanent memory. |
| awr 11 June 09 |
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| im 5 weeks preggas and have a heap of them on my throat, i havent slept in 48 hours im exhausted, i manage to eat and drink a bit, the only thing i feel i can take is honey as im worried about my baby it driving me mad, im off to see the docs tomorrow, im really hoping he cando something the pain is unbareable |
| lisa 30 June 09 |
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| Well not sure if this helps but it seems to work for me as I don’t seem to get mouth ulcers much any more , I used to drink orange juice and eat oranges along with loads of general food and I started to take out food from my diet and over time I found that after eating or drinking oranges or juice this included dilute orange juice I would get ulcers so I cut out the oranges and now I get one or two a year and they are no where near as large as I used to get maybe worth a try? |
| Allan 6 July 09 |
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Like everyone else, I've had ulcers for as long as I can remember. All three of my brothers get them aswell. I only started getting them in my throat in the last few years and this last batch has seen another twist in that they have started on my gums. A count up of my current ones must be 15 or so on my tongue, throat lips and gums.
Its true for sure that They make you feel generally unwell and moody but I almost feel guily for letting what non-sufferers would consider a trivial ailment do this to me.
It is very strange that sometimes I can go for months with out them, then bang loads at once! Night shifts and my period are culprets but unfortunately niether can be avoided. For the eating issue, Ive found those anasthetic throat sprays work, you cant taste your food but at least you can eat. |
| Maz 7 July 09 |
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| I get mouth and throat ulcers a couple times a year. I'm convinced it's stress driven. Last year my doctor gave me an antibiotic and I don't really think it did a thing. Yesterday I went to a MinuteClinic and was told to mix a teaspoon of Maylox with a teaspoon of benedryl and gargle. That does nothing. Asprin helps the pain some but the pain is still agonizing. I'm going to try this dental rinse I have for my dogs by Petrodex. It might sound funny but when you read the ingredients it's worth trying. .12% chlorohexidine, water, zinc. It comes in a spray bottle but I think I'll try gargling with it. |
| CB 8 July 09 |
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| hi, well im just after any advice really, i've had ulcers before i attack them with tcp and a cotton bud and after a few days all gone, now 4 days ago i was like damn my throat is sore and i have a line of 5 ulcers all at the back of my throat near my tonsils and these ones ae quite painful does anyone know what may have caused that many in that area |
| Dj 9 July 09 |
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| well i am lucky i read this i was just about to have a nice soft bannana but by the sounds of it i am lucky i didnt, i have had my ulser for 3 weeks now very bad in the morning,took a week off from work because my new indian doctor told me i have to get my tonsels out,i have no sick pay so its going to take me a month to recover to pay all my bills i have done a full course of antibiotics, betadine gargle 1 whole bottle 4 packets of different painkillers nothing works i still have it my ear is killing me,and loud noise is the worst ,this just make me stronger when i am heathy good luck xx |
| warrick 13 July 09 |
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| I've had throat ulcers all my life (for as long as I can remember) and I'm 53 years old. I have been to the doctor many times also without any real help. I'm not sure if the connection is true, but I have found that I will get an ulcer if I take too much vitimin C. I've found it helpful to swab the ulcer with Zalactin (sp?). |
| Tom 18 July 09 |
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| It is reassuring to hear that you are not alone in this situation. I have suffered from mouth ulcers really badly in the past and now have what I think is one in my throat which is affecting my ear and jaw too. I have been eating a lot of summer fruits lately, and did feel run down. I am taking co codemol painkillers and sipping milk seems to help. No more fruit! or alcohol! And lots of rest. At least I dont think I have some terminal disease now after reading all your comments. Will look out for the Lysine and Acidcortyl.Good luck everyone. |
| ket 1 August 09 |
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| Nose strips that are used to stop snoring by opening up the nasal passages do mean that you dont sleep all night with your mouth open - which adds to the dehydration of the mouth and exacerbates the problem |
| ket 1 August 09 |
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| Hello. I have always had mouth ulcers and used to think it was coz I had a dirty mouth or something and couldnt understand it as I always brush my teeth twice a day. I used to think it was things like oranges and tomatoes that caused them but then after having some juice and not getting an ulcer - I was a little confused but then I figured that one of the main causes of ulcers for me is really sugary things like coke and other fizzy drinks! I also get them through stress. Every now and again I get them but as soon as I feel one coming, I use Adcortyl - really works! It is awkward to use so before bed is best - but try it! Sounds silly but if you have chewing gum alot too - be careful as you may bite yourself and that may cause ulcers! Also - my ex said he got ulcers from eating crisps! Sharp edges or something!! Not sure about that though :) |
| Ruth , England 1 August 09 |
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| For those who have it regularly, try to add yogurt to your every day diet, i eat yogurt two times a day ( lunch and dinner) never had any problem with ulcers. Recently i stopped taking yogurt for a month and now i have a throat ulcer which is incredibly painful. |
| tester 4 August 09 |
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I have done a lot of reseach on ulcers, do some research yourself on: -
1. SEABUCKTHORN OIL / CAPSULES
2. Cut out coffee (and caffein)
3. For throat ulcers, I have just discovered CORVONIA THROAT SPRAY. Really good painkiller
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| Darren 4 August 09 |
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| Feeling much better after reading all those pain relief ideas. Never experienced a throat ulcer before and it is really painful! Have suffered with mouth ulcers since a teenager now 37. Tackling food is a scarey job and have lost weight as the pain is unbearable. My doc gave my amoxy antibiotics, but they havnt worked. I have been sipping Beachams throat medicine, it helps for a bit and helps me to get to sleep. This is my 3rd week of suffering and i can't take no more! |
| Ghazala 24 August 09 24 August 09 |
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Hi all
its relieving to know that I am not alone! I get it almost every month just a week before my periods. Ulcers in mouth and if its there on my tonsils I get fever as well. Doctors give antibiotics but never helps. With or without antibiotics it takes 8-10 days till I get periods. Once I have it it starts reducing on the 1st day itself!
I generally avoid all kinds all frizzy drinks, wines etc during that time which helps. Try taking juice of half lemon in warm water in the morning empty stomach. It helps me. |
| sindhu 26 August 09 |
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| Has anyone ever been prescribed Acyclovir for aphthpous ulcers? |
| Shalom 30 August 09 |
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| can u get mouth ulcers under your tongue? and it feels like i got somethign stuck in my throat constantly is that gt summat too do with a mouth ulcer in my throat?? |
| lisa 16 September 09 |
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| Anti-biotics do not cure mouth ulcers as they are a virus and not an infection. you just need to gargle something like Difflam which will help any swelling and numb the area and take pain killers. Getting as much sleep as possible will help as they take longer to heal if you are run down but other than that you will have to just grin and bear it!! |
| Cathy 4 October 09 |
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| Antibiotics do work however a combination of penicillin and metronide work in simbiosis. Good luck ! |
| Rita 5 October 09 |
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| Im 27 yrs old & i live in australia. i have been getting mouth ulcers since i was very young! The last 2 to 3 months ive had them all through my mouth, some would clear up & then more would appear. I went to my doctor & she put me on penicilin & i also gargle savacol 3 to 4 times a day. I found the mouth wash to be very relieving. They have pretty much all cleared up but now i have got some on my throat. They r quite large so im in alot of pain & i have so much trouble swallowing & eating. I to find it worse in the morning & at night. Ive been waking up all through the night in pain. Im still gargling with the savacol but it doesnt do much as they r a bit far down, although i can see them. Im so sick of being in pain everyday & i just want them to go away so i can eat properly! |
| Amanda 12 October 09 |
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| I'm 37 years old and grew up in Houston, Texas. I grew with mouth ulcers from at least the age of 5. I used to get ones the size of dimes and would be so painful that I could barely talk. Usually occured at times when i was ill or under stress. Never failed that right before we would go on a trip, I would get a mouth full of them. Well, I live in England now, and I have come across a product that is AMAZING!!! Its not a cure, but I can tell ya, its the best product for relief that I have ever come across. Its called Corsodyl mouthwash (chlorhexidine.) All I have to do is rinse my mouth with this stuff at least 3 times a day and the pain is gone by the end of the day. It leaves a horrible taste in your mouth, but who cares...much better than the pain. Rinse for a few more days and the ulcers are already reducing. I've been living over in England for 5 years now, and I dont know if you can get it in the U.S. but if you can, then i HIGHLY reccommend it...I thought i was never going to find a remedy for the pain and discomfort. Go to your doctor and maybe they can prescribe something made from chlorhexidine. This is not a posting for a product. In fact if you email me, I will gladly share any information I have or maybe you just want to confirm that I am a real person, with a real solution and not trying to sell anything. (chrisspider1@yahoo.com) I will say this though....if you do get some of this solution, then you MUST stay away from any high acid foods or drinks..it will cancel out any benefits of the solution. |
| Chris 13 October 09 |
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| I am experiencing my first "throat ulcer" and its pretty painful and cause my neck to hurt along with it. I recently started drinking black tea. I drink it very hot. Is there anyone who is experiencing ulcers who is also a hot beverage drinker? I think ulcers might come from not only stress but from drinking and eating foods too hot for the body... |
| setta 27 October 09 |
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| i get really bad mouth and throat ulcers. I used to get up to 100 ulcers in both areas at any 1 time. thyey were really painful i had them since i was was 1 yr old. They are much better now i think i've grown out of them a bit as they are not as bad now. I use 'azathiaprine' (i think thats how you spell it)now and that seems to help alot. :) x |
| Cindy 30 October 09 |
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Hey Guys,
I am worried, I think I have an Anxiety problem which is seriously ruin my life can somebody PLEASE PLEASE help me. Firstly, I ALWAYS think that I am dying of some type of cancer so far (bearing in mind I am only 20) I have been to the doctors various times absolutely adamant that I am dying of some kind of cancer or other disease (each one was a different type so obviously I dont have each illness)
I know logically that is it probably nothing but I cannot shake the thought for weeks or even months. I have had this problem for years probably knocking on for 5 or 6 years and I hate it (again remember I am only 20 so this has been a serious problem for a long time). I have as far as I can remember had an unsteady hand (hand tremor) which I always worried about, Muscle Spasms too, Tension headaches etc etc essentially I have always had anxiety symtoms but have only recently founf out what the symtoms of anxiety are so never understood them if this makes sense. However I have read a lot of posts on here and a lot of people say they will search and search for a non existance illness going from one doctor to the next searching for answers but I am completely different I have to work myslef up to go the doctors and when I go I am that worried that it is something bad that I feel totally relieved when the doctor says it is nothing that his word alone is enough...however I know that this feeling wont last long.
The thing that worries me is that I think I might be developing a drink problem because of this which absolutely kills me inside. Basically when I am around new people I go mute literally unable to speak, even if I want to speak I cannot and its not even like I am not understanding the conversation I just go mute and as a result I drink and drink to lower my guard and to stop this from happening and I also drink to stop my thoughts of my "illness" if only for a few hours and as a result I am drinking a lot to reach a "better place" and this seriously scares me I have even drank alone to stop my thoughts.
Essentially what I want to know is
Is Alcoholism associated with anxiety ??
Are my symtoms associated with anxiety or is it somethng else ??
What can I do to stop my constant thoughts of illness ?? I can convince myslef that I dont have one illness and then I will consume my thoughts with another illness, for example in the last two weeks I have been adamant that I have 3 serious illnesses because each ilness I read about on the internet, the symtoms relate to me (even though they didnt before I read them if you understand)
Finally what kind of anxiety does it sound like I have ?
What products could help ?
I appreciate that this is a long post but I am new to this and am searching for answers before it ruins my life any further.
Thanks for your time and God bless you all. |
| BlueAngelHI 4 November 09 |
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| Hey, im 14 year's and i've had these ulcers in my mouth for about 6 day's now, i've been to the docter and she gave me some antibiotic, i've been tacking them for about 3 day's they havn't helped at all. |
| johnny 8 November 09 |
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| Ulcers can be a sign of Behcet's Disease. If you have other symptoms along with the ulcers, check it out please. |
| Netty 30 November 09 |
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Hi all
With out doubt after suffering for many years with mouth ulcers , the very best way to eliminate them is through a good night sleep (8hrs +) they are definately caused through stress and most importantly lack of sleep. I am currently at home with the flu and throat ulcer (extremely painful) the only thing that seems to help at the moment is anti inflamatory mouthwash. The problem with throat ulcers is that it is impossible to keep them dry ( as recommended with mouth ulcers) thus harder to eliminate. Unfortunately in my experience , you need to ride out the pain and get as much sleep as possible
good luck |
| Al 2 December 09 |
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| BlueAngel - Alchohol won't help. I have been through similar issues, and if you want to avoid disease then keep away from Cigarettes and Alchohol. I would get some help from a councellor, rather than from the internet. Good Luck. |
| Rob Dodd Bristol UK 13 December 09 |
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| I have 12 ulcers in my throat justnow. Just returned from the doctors (2nd visit in 2 days). He gave me corlan pellets ( hydrocortisone 2.5mg) to hold against my ulcers. That's virtually impossible without being sick! I was not aware that throat ulcers could be recurrent - already cursed with monthly cold sores. Depressing news. I'll let you know how I get on with them. |
| Cannyscotslass 14 December 09 |
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hi all
having read all your comments i realise im not suffering on my own . Im having my 5th attack as i write . my 1st was in may whilst on a holiday in spain at 1st i thought i had a throat infection i have never felt so ill . As soon as i landed in england i took myself to the emergency doctors as i hadn't eaten for 2 days there wasn't 1 part of my mouth or throat that wasn't covered in ulcers the throat being the worse . since then i have had 4 more attacks, 2 being very mild the rest needing treatment . I find not only do i get ulcers but i also have patches on the tip of my tongue and my gums feel swollen . the mouth i can deal with but the pain from the throat is terrible.As mentioned i also get a fever and feel very unwell. my gp gives me a 5 day course of famciclovir 250mg which touch wood does get rid of them up 2 now . i have also seen the consultant at the hospital and have had tests done for, recurrent aphthous stomatitis and behcets syndrome and vitamin b12 deficencey . Got to go back for results in 3 weeks will let you no keep smiling everyone |
| alison preston lancs 17 December 09 |
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Hi, I am new to all of this. 51 yo female. I have had this "thing" deep in my throat for a couple of months.( I can't see it)
A few weeks ago it got really bad and I could not lay down to sleep as it was draining...well I won't get into all the gross details but it sure freaked me out. My stomach could not handle all of the drainage and I heaved all night. The next am I was at the doctors. He gave me Amox and asked me if my ear hurt. He said it should. He never mentioned an ulcer but a few days after finishing the Amox it came right back.
The doctor is really not a very good one. I can't afford the good ones but I started thinking maybe a throat ulcer. There is NO PAIN so as I read about all the pain you guys are having I have to wonder what the heck it is. The last two days it is getting worse and I am afraid I will go thru another horrible draning session. I know I need a better doc. I don't think it is cancer as it drains. Any ideas?????? |
| Marcia 3 January 10 |
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| I just wondered does anyone ever write up here how long the ulcers last for??? Everyone says they have one etc etc but never come back to say if it has cleared and how long it took. I have had mine at the back of the throat for a week now and it still really hurts :(. |
| Mike 21 January 10 |
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| it seems like some of you guys are sufffering from Hand Foot Mouth disease, it ususally clears up in 5-7 days? I've got it right now ulcers in the mouth back of the throat on my hands and feet. The body ones don't hurt that bad its the throat ones that are killing me... seriously looking for something to make the pain go away :/ |
| Dennis 23 January 10 |
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| My daughter 15 years... Just been to the GP after being in agony for 3 days - ulcers in mouth and thoat ... SHe is a bit of a Victor Mildrew so ignored it for a bit. She was told nothing by GP and to go home and gargle with salt water. What can be done to prevent them? She has her GCSEs and all that to contend with. So time of school is difficult |
| Lorraine James 5 February 10 |
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I have been suffering from mouch ulcers since many years, and they do not leave me for long after recovery, they just leave me for two to three weeks maximum and I do not know what to do. I really fedup from having lots of antipeutics and gels to cure them without any use and benifit. My much suffer is my ulcers always catching my tongue which affecting my talking and eating and suffering my the continous pain.
If you know any medicine could cure my tongue ulcers permanently, please advise on my email address: asreesi@gmail.com |
| Ali Al Reesi 7 February 10 |
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i often get large ulcers in my mouth when i am run down (and contracted glandular fever as a teenager, which i believe is somehow related) and have never been able to find something that relieves the pain for more than a few minutes (salt water, kenalog, difflam lozenges etc).
over the weekend i had a very sore throat and swollen glands, however this morning the pain was localised on one side of my throat, in the ear of the same side as well as along the side of my tongue and my gland was more swollen on the same side. took nurofen plus (with codeine) with no effect.
i went to the doctor to ask her advice and all she suggested was to replace the nurofen plus capsules with ADVIL (ibuprofen) liquid caps.
i took the recommended dose and found myself to be in just as much, if not more, pain. i was unable to eat and even talking was unbelievably painful.
next dose round i took three capsules (one extra) again with no relief.
i was beginning to get frustrated, still in agony (i've had two c-sections which i don't recall being as painful as a throat ulcer) and i decided to try my own 'remedy'.
i pierced one of the capsules with a needle and squirted ONE DROP directly onto the ulcer. at first it burned like hell but after a few minutes the pain subsided and completely disappeared. AMAZING!
going on half an hour now and i can slightly feel the ulcer beginning to hurt again but i honestly cant believe the result. SO HAPPY!! |
| michelle, nsw, aus 22 February 10 |
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I once had a Dr in australia who treated my mouth ulcers by giving me an intraveinous injection of some yellow stuff
"dont know what it was" but as soon as he released the rubber torniquet, the whole of my mouth just seemed to fizz
like I had a mouthful of sherbet... the ulcers cleared up the same day.....these GP "quacks" nowdays mostly have no idea what you have or how to cure it, I was being treated for heartburn caused by excessive acid..turned out I had a blocked artery in my heart and I had to have a stent put in...justvas well I had changed Drs or by now I' be dead. |
| aussie 22 February 10 |
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| I have a throat ulcer, mouth ulcers, tongue ulcers for 5 days now and have been to the doctor twice. He told me to gargle disprin the first time, two days later I went in howling at him about ear pain and wondering if my tongue was going to walk out of my mouth along with my tonsils...I demanded everything...I got Zovirax tablets (antiviral) difflam throat spray, and Daktarin oral gel (anti-fungal) paracetamol and Tramadol (painkillers).. and I am still in agony. I was beginning to think I had contracted the plague :) Thank God I am not alone..the ear pain is making me wince my head like a cankerous dog and the pain in my throat makes me wanna groan like a dying animal in the woods...so..that's fruit overdosing smoothies and banana bread out the window now anyway..gonna try everything everyone has suggested..thank you :) |
| Kelly Irl 26 February 10 |
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| do take some listerine mouth washes frequently. it helps a lot. a mouth wash before a meal also helps in reducing the pain |
| prita 8 March 10 |
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| The same happened to me. I had loads of mouth ulcers in my throaht, also about 5 on the bottom of my tounge. then loads on my lips and gums. I gave me a soar throaght, earakes (on bothe ears) and headaches. I couldn't talk, swallow, eat, drink or even move my head. It was hurting for 2 weeks and then on the day I was getting my braces, I just got them and it suddenly stopped. Just like that. You need to drink a lot of milkshake but that still hurts and try really really soft food. I stil get mouth ulcer but not as many as I did before. |
| singh 14 March 10 |
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| hi looking for a bit of advice ive had a very sore throat for days along with a sore neck and headaches, i had a look down my throat and at the very far back i can see somethin discoloured looks like an ulcer, although ive never had anything like that before so i dont know if thats what i is, could that explain the headaches etc? |
| lauren 20 March 10 |
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| Hi All - I think I may have found a solution....seriously...just as you start to get that tingle and you know the ulcers are coming...try gargling as far back down the throat as possible before swallowing a drop of tea tree and drop of basil homeopathic oils in half a cup of warm water and then for the next few days drink as much water as possible. Best Wishes. |
| Sam 31 March 10 |
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Hey guys, I'm 17 and my wisdom tooth is growing. It's my first one. The pain is so terrible, I can't sleep, I can't talk, I can't do anything basically.
It's the 6th day that I haven't eaten, I've been in so much pain from these ulcers that have grown. There are many small ones at the back of my throat, a few large one (though not more than 1cm) on the top of my jaw towards the throat, near the growth of my wisdom tooth, on my tongue, and around my lip. In total I have 27 ulcers. I've tried basically EVERYTHING to help it, it's been a week now, and it's not going away. All I've been able to drink is warm water. Help! |
| Lily 2 April 10 |
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| I've had mouth ulcers before when I was in my teens, but they seemed to clear up for a long time without having any more. Now however, I have one come up on the back of my throat. It's not on my tonsils, but more on the top edge where the thingy hangs down (sorry don't know what it's called!) Anyway I've had this 4 days now, & also have a fever. I've gargled with salt water & also used Oraldene mouthwash which says is for ulcers but these just seemed to dry out my mouth & make it more sore...just wondering if it's worth going to the doctors or will it heal (if so, how long does it take?) I've had a bad reaction to Pineapple before, the acid of the juice made my tongue bleed!...At the weekend I had some very strong tasting grapefruit juice & am wondering after reading other stories if fruit juice acid is to blame :( |
| Lucy 28 April 10 |
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| I have mouth and throat ulcers from the age 9.. n i face them till the age 25.. I have 2 operations for tonsills and tongue root .but no relief.. After that some one told me to use an ayurvedic herbal called 'PANEER-DODI', I dnt know english name of this.. I jst tried as he said.. Take a glass of water and put 5 or 6 paneer-dodi piece in it and keep them under water for whole night... In the morning filter that water with cloth.. Now seeds reamains in cloth and below you got dark brown water.. Drink it on.. Taste is extreme sour, but if u drink daily as i told u above process for 15 days.. U will be as shocked as me.. Now 4 years have passed.. I didnt saw even a micro ulcers in my mouth... 4 years without mouth, throat and tongue ulcers !!! Its a miracle thing for me .... Thankx for reading... rahul229282@gmail.com |
| Rahull 4 June 10 |
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| I am a 26 yr old female, this is my first throat ulcer. I have had it for almost a month now. I am in agony when I swallow. My Dr. told me to stay away from all citrus fruits, vinegars, alcohol, spicey foods, and tomato made products. It is starting to feel a little better. I use Ricola- Honey drops the one with the yellow package, I also take a spoon of honey when its hard to swallow. I told my Dr. it feels like I am swallowing glass and he put a camera tube through my nose to the end of my throat. This is very unpleasant. Hope I helped relieve some pain for anyone. Thanks |
| Liz 4 June 10 |
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| Ive suffered from really bad mouth ulcers for as long as i can remember and i just got my first ulcer in my throat and im 18 years of age. Nothing seems to be helping it and i think its absolutely appauling the way the doctors treat you when you come in with a mouth/throat ulcer problem, they are almost dismissive of it. Its simply because they do not understand the constant irritating pain they cause and the worry of when they are going to "strike" again but anyway, thanks for all of the comments you guys have left, i should be trying alot of the suggestions for pain relief starting from today. Thanks. |
| Kasius Lawla 6 July 10 |
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| Hi guys, I'm a 17 year old girl. And on Tuesday I was suffereing from a high temperature of 39 C and a sore sore thorat. I went to the doctors yesterday and he said I have an ulcer in my throat and a virul infection. It's so terribly painful and I sympathise will all of you. I've been unable to go to school and I have exams soon, but the pain is too uncomfortable. Also, he said it's contagious. Do you think It will go away when my virus goes? Thanks for all your guy's suggestions on soothing them. |
| Tori 7 July 10 |
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Hi,
im juzst wonddering if anyone knows whether or not contraceptive pills or injection can casuse ulcers, ive had blood tests, biopsy n they all come back clear, my problem started 3yrs ago when i bleed alot n the docgtor troed me on all sorts of contraceptives to regulate bleeding. this is when the ulcers began and they cover my tongue and its like one congels into massive craters. anyone any ideas?
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| leo 7 July 10 |
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| I have a pain in my throat,it hurts when I speak, near to my ear which I thought was a swollen gland. I looked down my throat with a mirror and a torch, and saw an ulcer peaking out of the right side, I was relieived at first, because I realized it wasnt a swollen gland, which would need further investigation. Now I find that the ulcer is gone, but I still have pain in my throat which leads me to believe that I have more further down. The doctor shrugged her shoulders, and said it would go (Great help!) no anti biotic, no spray, just a gargle. How the hell do you get to the thing- gargling. So I bought Difflam spray, which has an adjustable nozzle which directs to the spot. Gonna do it soon. wish me luck.... |
| Helen 8 July 10 |
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| was wondering how many of you with mouth ulcers took Accutane for acne at some point? My daughter struggles with these and she also took Accutane when she was 18 and we are wondering if there might be a connection. |
| mom wilson 22 July 10 |
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| Sadly my throat ulcer is viral, so no antibiotics. I got an electronic gadget, like a water pik that has a throat mister and use it with the salt packets. That helps, as does cepacal throat lozenges. i find drinking from little juice boxes easier than glasses, unless theres a lot of ice in my drink. very sorry to notice how long these ulcers last. D= |
| Chris 6 August 10 |
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| I am 25 and have had these ulcers for 6 years (took accutane 10 years ago.) I have been to 12 doctors and no one can figure it out. The outbreaks were initially horrific, couldn't eat or swallow, high fevers, joint pain, etc. The only thing that has lessened the severity of the ulcers is Prednisone (a steroid.) These ulcers are very similar to the lesions seen in the bowel in Crhon's disease, and accutane has recently been shown to be associated with this disease. I would not be surprised if there is a relationship. I have had a million dollar workup for all the things on the differential for oral ulcers and EVERY single test is negative. |
| Dominick 14 August 10 |
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| I am 17 years old and going through a lot of stress. I will assume that because of the stress I have developed these ulcers in my throat waaaay to far down to treat. It's a pain in the ass to wake up every morning feeling like complete shit due to the pain. I struggle to think straight, to talk normally, and worst of all I have been feeling very antisocial lately. I've tried litterally everything to make them go away. Its been at least 7 days with maybe little signs of them starting to get better. I hate swallowing. Thats the worst part of it all. I hate eating. I hate talking. I feel like the escentials are the things that I cannot do. I have now missed my grandfathers birthday party because of how bad it hurts me. Ughhh. Help? |
| Alex 14 August 10 |
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| Dont think anyone really knows what causes them or how you get rid of then. I get the odd one every few months after stopping smoking I started smoking again and get them much less now but would rather smoke than be in pain all the time. |
| justin 16 August 10 |
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| I have been getting mouth canker sores since I was a child. But over the last five years I have been getting the canker sores deep in my throat. They are horribly painful and Doctors don't know what to do about them. It usually takes about 5 to 6 weeks to go away. I found that a cold Jamba Juice Shake helps numb the pain. But what I have experienced a few times the last few years are canker sores on my tongue. Now they are the most painful thing a person could ever experience next to child birth and being burned. They make it hard to talk, eat and takes weeks to go away. I thank God I havn't had one in a couple of years, but I feel for those who have. But I do take Lysine 1000 mg. tablets daily and I do notice that I don't get as many canker sores. Except when I forget to take the Lysine! Anybody have any othe ideas? |
| Jack 25 August 10 |
