Mouth Ulcers - Pain Management Message Board

mx88sxpistols · 01-02-2007, 07:31 PM

I have been getting mouth ulcers for as long as I can remember. I used to get them in my throat every once and I while also, but for about 2 years I have been getting them in my throat almost every month and they last for around 2 weeks so that doesnt leave much time in between to be pain free not to mention that I always have a soar in my mouth at all times. I dont know how many people have experienced ulcers in your throat but they are extremely painfull ( at least for me) and everytime I swallow pain shoots up the side of my face.
Anyways I have been trying to have my mom take me to the doctors(im 17 and dont have a drivers liscense) for some time now to get something to help with the pain. She wont take me because she doesnt want the doctor giving me narcotics and she thinks that herbal remedies will help(which they havent). Does anyone have any suggestions about what I can do to help myself?
Thanks

IZZY'SMOM · 01-02-2007, 09:09 PM

Hi and welcome to the board!
I am close to you, also in Co. and I will try to see if I can help you out with any info or remedies. I have four other docs IN my docs practice who are holistic docs, and have really good ideas, ect.
There might be a dietary source that could be leading to your sores, its a thought. Many thanks, and hopefully you can get some relief. I dont know of many docs that would prescribe narcotics for mouth pain other than a dentist for a tooth extraction, ect, but there must me someone out there that can help you or something that will help~
xoxoxooxox
IZZY'SMOM

mx88sxpistols · 01-03-2007, 08:49 PM

Thank you very much1 please let me know if you find out anything

djemcee · 01-03-2007, 09:53 PM

Mx,

What have the doc's said they are? They should have an answer and a cure for you. That is why you go to the doc's. I personally don't beleive alot in holistic medicine, but I am not here to knock it either.

Anyway, my thoughts are you should have first an answer, secondly some type of releif from your discomfort. I am not sure if narcotics are the answer as I am not sure of your diagnosis.

Is this canker sores, then there are many over the counter remedies.

Can you expand on your condition?

California Chris

Laenini · 01-03-2007, 11:10 PM

Chronic mouth ulcers can be associated with a variety of chronic medical conditions (some that come to mind are inflammatory bowel diseases and something called Behcet's syndrome, but there are other more common causes too.) Really this should be evaluated by a doctor since its been going on so long and so extensively.

Also, mouth sore pain can be treated with topically applied prescription drugs but without needing the use of narcotics. Sometimes you can make your own over the counter version by mixing equal parts Maalox (use cherry flavored, not mint!) and Liquid Benadryl, then swishing 1-2 tablespoonsful of this mix around in your mouth for a few minutes before spitting it out. Try not to eat or drink for 1/2 hour afterwards. If this helps you can do it 4 times a day or so. A doctor can write a prescription for a mouthwash similar to this, but can add a few additional prescription ingredients too to get an even better effect.

Good Luck!