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Okay so im 18/F and i have canker sores. 2 on my tounge, and ones on the inside of my bottom lip. Ive gotten these types of thinks my whole life, and i know there a virus. But today i woke up, and i have one on the top back of my throat. Its really bothering me and it hurts to speak or swallow. I dont know if its the same thing as what i have on my tounge, but i would like to get rid of it fast. I dont want to have these sores when i go home to visit my family on Sunday. Is there anyone who can tell me why there would be on my throat like that, and how to get rid of it please?
Thanks!
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finally found someone like me : ). Yep, I've gotten canker sores my WHOLE life too. Luckily, in the last few months they have slowed down a little bit. Here's what I did.
1) started drinking bottled water, limited tap water.
2) stopped eating candies with lots of color dyes in them (eg m&m's, skittles, etc)
3) pretzels (they have a unique type of yeast in them that has been known to cause canker sores)
4) some vitamins- zinc, regular centrum, vitamin c, and acidopholis)
5) salt water rinse (I know it hurts, but it really does soothe the pain.)
and when they get REALLY bad (like one time I had 8 in my mouth at once) I get a numbing mouthwash from my dentist.
I am not sure which one of these things is working for me, but I really would rather not experiment. I'm just so happy to not have any more sores!
I hope one of these things works for you like they did for me... although there are sooooo many causes of canker sores out there
good luck
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Anyone can get canker sores, but women and people in their teens and 20s get them more often. Canker sores may run in families, but they aren't contagious. Doctors don't know what causes canker sores, but they may be triggered by stress, poor nutrition, food allergies and menstrual periods.
Canker sores usually go away without any treatment. For pain relief, you can try taking ibuprofen (brand name: Advil) or acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). Other medicines, such as Anbesol, Orajel, Orabase and Zilactin-B, might keep your canker sores from becoming irritated by eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. These medicines are applied directly on the sore.
You can also mix equal amounts of Milk of Magnesia and Benadryl Allergy liquid. After it's mixed, you can swish a teaspoonful in your mouth for about 1 minute and then spit it out. If you do this every 4 to 6 hours, your canker sores may hurt less.
Some people think that sucking on zinc lozenges, taking vitamin C or vitamin B complex, using a sage-and-chamomile mouthwash or taking a lysine supplement helps their canker sores heal faster.
If your canker sores are large, last longer than 2 weeks or are so sore that you can't eat or drink, you should make an appointment to see your doctor. You should make an appointment with your doctor, too, if you also have a fever or feel sick when you have canker sores. Tell your doctor if you have canker sores more than 3 times a year.
Unfortunately, doctors don't know of anything that prevents canker sores from forming. However, using a toothpaste that does not contain SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) or other irritating ingredients, avoiding chewing gum, hard, crunchy or spicy foods may help reduce mouth irritation. Brushing your teeth after meals, using a soft toothbrush and flossing every day will also keep your mouth free of food that might cause a canker sore. If you get canker sores often, or if they're very painful, talk to your family doctor.
Hope you feel better!
L.C.
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