Ginevra Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 He's going a little koo-koo. I can't say I blame him. He has four or five of them. He has tended to get them, but has been better for the last couple of years, since we switched to an SLS-free toothpaste. But - boom! - now he's got a ton of them. Any insight as to why this might be? I had him rinse his mouth with Milk of Magnesia and suck on a Tums tonight because that's all I have on hand that might help neutralize the acid in his mouth and hopefully give him a little relief over night. Any other ideas? P.S. - He is 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 We have had good success with the homeopathic remedy borax for canker sores. It helps reduce the duration. You can get it pretty easily if there's a whole foods or similar store in your area. Otherwise, just hugs for the poor guy.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If they are painful, we once had a prescription for "Magic Mouthwash" which was just the ticket for painful mouth "erosions" which aren't canker sores but are more like scrapes (apparently stress induced) inside the mouth. Anyway, very painful, and the Magic Mouthwash soothed them and sped healing. Ask your DR if it would be appropriate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zillymom Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 L-lysine! I swear by that stuff w/canker sores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 The dr can call in a prescription for a viscous lidocaine which can be used in the mouth. It is commonly combined with Milk of Magnesia and benadryl. You can mix the MOM and Benadryl yourself in equal portions. You may be able to use a touch of baby teething gel to help with the pain, but it also may hurt a bit....so I don't know if it will help or make it worse. A more obscure thought would be to try sucking on a lozenge for sore throats that have pain med in them. Cepacol or Sucrets are common brands. Again, I don't know if they will help or hurt. Taking some Tylenol or Motrin can help with the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Is he prone to geographic tongue too? My son is very prone to large sores all over his mouth after a virus because of his geographic tongue. Or something like that. My pedi recommends equal parts benedryl and maalox. Apparently the benedryl helps to desensitize the sores? When it's really bad she prescribes Tylenol with codeine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 When we were getting canker sores from an anti-malarial we took, the docz said to take folic acid and vitamin D. We did, and the sores disappeared. ymmv! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Has he had lots of acidic foods lately? Too much OJ and I get them and sometimes when I pig out on the first tomatoes of summer. I used plain oragel on mine when they hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thanks a ton for all the ideas. I think I may have homeopathic Borax, so I'll give that a whirl tomorrow. I plan to pick up some other items tomorrow to help him. I can't think of anything especially acidic that he's eaten lately; I'm just not sure what has cause this flare-up at all. I do remember that I used to get them fiercely when I was a kid. I didn't even have benefit of SLS-free toothpaste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Could he have hand, foot, and mouth disease? http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/enterovirus/hfhf.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I always had horrible ulcers in my mouth as a child and the dr. used to give me a Rx. I cannot remember the name but I know there are meds out there for it. I still get them as an adult but only when I am super stressed. I don't know if they were tied to stress growing up but I find it interesting that's only when I get them now. I always gargle with saltwater at home and I think it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Could he have hand, foot, and mouth disease? http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/enterovirus/hfhf.htm That was my first thought as well -- poor little guy.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootsnwings Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 They can also be induced by the sun. Usually my first good dose of sunshine of the year leaves me with a canker sore and/or fever blister. :( My mom's the same way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 If you put a drop of lavender essential oil on the ulcers it really helps. Sometimes they can be hard to get too so you might need to use a cotton bud to drop it on, but it kills the pain for several hours. Just have a glass of water nearby to swill and spit with as the taste isn't too pleasant, its OK for one ulcer but if you are doing a few its strong. Or maybe add a couple of drops of lavender oil to Warm water and swill it around his mouth and spit. I think its better if you do it by dropping it on each ulcer but if there are lots in awkward spots the swilling may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene' Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 To get rid of the ones in his mouth almost instantly get some alum. You can get it in the spice section at the grocery store. Mix a little with water - about 1/4 tsp to 2oz water - and have him swish, then spit. His mouth will feel all dried up for a minute, but that goes away quickly and this dries up the sores super quick. Also, we don't necessarily have to eat acidic foods to be overly acidic. Too much sugar and processed foods can caused this too. A quick remedy that I use is drinking 1/2 tsp of baking soda mixed in 1/2 cup of water, at night before I go to bed. I always wake up feeling amazingly well. Normally I wake feeling sore and achy and like I've been hit by a truck. But when I drink baking soda I wake feeling awesome! I don't drink it every night though, because you can make yourself overly alkaline, and that would be bad as well. Here is a wonderful website that has helped us so much, with a direct link to canker sore remedies: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/canker_sores.html Hope he's feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violinmom Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Lysine q-tip with vitamin E oil on them helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sparrow Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I've always been very prone to canker sores. Mine are typically the result of eating too much acidic food (pineapple and tomatoes are doozies for me). A saltwater rinse, while briefly painful, gets rid of them in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 The only thing my dh has found to help control his canker sores is to take a Zyrtec every night. He had tried every other remedy, along with an rx from his doctor to try and get them under control. When he started taking Zyrtec for allergies, he noticed the sores went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 Thank you so much, everyone for the great suggestions! I do have some Alum in my cabinet and I'm going to give that a try straightaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Herbal tea helps. Even put the wet teabag on the sores. Also, plain sugar-free yogurt. No citrus, tomatoes, sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I haven't seen anyone suggest raw honey. My grandparents keep bees, and whenever I got a sore they had me hold raw honey against it (granulated works best because it stays in place best.) It stings when you're doing it, but it clears it up pretty well, and it always made it feel better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Canker sores can often be caused by Folic Acid deficiency. It is an inexpensive vitamin, so no harm in trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 yogurt helps alot. avoiding acid food and drinks. there is a rinse called UlcerEase that is available at the pharmacy, w/out a prescription, but we have to ask the pharmacist for it. My dh says it is the best thing for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 L-lysine! I swear by that stuff w/canker sores! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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