Mouth Ulcers

I managed to nip one in the bud using Corsodyl Daily toothpaste (pink and tastes of salt!) and Retardex mouth wash. May be worth a try if you haven't used them before. You've probably done this already, but have you had your mouth checked by a dentist? Even the slightest rough edge of a tooth could be causing the problem, or preventing it from healing. Hope you get it sorted out - it sounds really uncomfortable.

Just been reading back through your posts - you are amazing! What a lot you have been through!

I see that you have a dry mouth and am wondering if you may need artificial saliva preparations. If you could get your mouth more moist it would probably help the ulcers to clear.

Hi just a quick word - a senior dentist told me to keep my mouth (whilst on chemo) moist he suggested using chewing gum regularly thyroughout the day which stimulates saliver production - which is the mouth's natural protection -however I am not sure whether this would benefit you as Im not up to date on RT of the mouth - but he did say mouthwashes strip the mouth of its natural flora and he didnt like them used. I dont suppose it would break the bank to get some chewing gum and give it a try?

Please forgive me if this is not appropriate I am not an expert but wanted to pass on what I have been told. Best wishes Jools x

OuchJill, I suffered like you,soooo sore, I had to end up getting a script from the Doctor,for the life of me,I cannot remember What!

Jools mentioned chewing gum, it took me quite a while to find one to that I could actually bare as most of them,I found,were too minty/stingy!!

Wrigleys Extra Cool breeze,sugar free does the trick for me and helps for a wee while,mind you I

end up with annoying sticky lips,and I still have to sip water but so worth it!

Take Care,

                  Alison.x

Thanks Evangeline, i havent been to the dentist yet since treatment but now im feeling a bit better i was just thinking the other day i should maybe go and they could have a look and suggest something, you are right my teeth do catch on the side of my mouth, think i l phone now lol   Yes it has been quite horrendous but i know i ve come a long way! Ive had more sprays etc for dry mouth am always squirting somethin in there lol they help but only short term, carrying water around with me is a god send too !  Take care and thanks for the reply.

Jill

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