Kanin Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 My mouth is killing me! It started off feeling and looking like two little cankers on the inside of my lip. Then the WHOLE area inside my lip turned inflamed and painful, and now the underside of my tongue and behind my bottom front teeth really hurts. It looks like all the little bumps under my tongue that are normally there have gotten swollen. What the heck is this? I've had cankers before lots of times... is this just cankers gone wild? I tried a new toothpaste a few days ago, so I'm taking a break from it. I didn't see any ingredients in there that would cause a problem, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinV Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I would guess allergic to the new toothpaste or possibly thrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 IDK what it is but I had that when I was about 20. I had to get some special medicated mouthwash from the dentist to get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 It could be cankers "gone wild." Have you been eating acidic food (tomatoes, oranges, etc.)? Sometimes cankers can spread, and it even small ones can feel huge in the mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I would go to the doctor or dentist and get it checked out. You might need an antibiotic or medicated mouthwash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Thrush looks like that and really hurts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Oh man, I hope it's not thrush. The very idea of it freaks me out. I thought thrush was thick white coating though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 If it is thrush, I'd eat some plain yogurt and then treat with gentian violet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Something similar happens to me when I eat raw pineapple. My mouth gets a bit tingly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I’ve had this happen TWICE and both times I was on a trip so seeing my doctor wasn’t an option. It was crazy- it started with a tiny sore on the inside of my lip- kind of like if a sharp tooth rubbed a spot. But oh when the gums behind my bottom teeth got sore and the little glands under my tongue swelled up....agony. I has wondered if mine was stress related since both times I was caring for my in laws. So...no answers for you but definitely sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I’ve had this happen TWICE and both times I was on a trip so seeing my doctor wasn’t an option. It was crazy- it started with a tiny sore on the inside of my lip- kind of like if a sharp tooth rubbed a spot. But oh when the gums behind my bottom teeth got sore and the little glands under my tongue swelled up....agony. I has wondered if mine was stress related since both times I was caring for my in laws. So...no answers for you but definitely sympathy. Thanks for the sympathy :-) I can't believe it happened to you both times when you were away from home! Stress would make sense in that case, probably. And YES the gums behind my teeth are sore and feel raw! What the heck! I think there may be little tiny cankers or something there, but it's kinda hard to see. I'll probably swish with some diluted apple cider vinegar... that's my go-to for ailments and it usually helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Warm salt water swished around several times a day really helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thanks, I'll try that. So far feeling the same, and maaaaybe looking more like the thrush pictures online :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I still think you should go to the doctor. Why keep suffering when you can probably get some medicine and start feeling better quickly? :grouphug: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 You're right, I should. I think my deductible is like $1500 though! :( Really good teacher's health insurance :glare: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 $1500 is a great deductible in my region (unless your employer is covering it, of course). I would say typical deductible around here is $6k or so. Thrush is pretty unlikely unless your immune system is really low or you're (uncontrolled) diabetic or something. My guess is allergic reaction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Wow, $6k deductible, that's horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 If there is a chance that it’s canker sores, have you tried swishing plain yogurt around in your mouth? If you can do it several times a day, that might be helpful. Alternatively, you can also buy lysine capsules, open them up, and dissolve the contents in a little bit of water and swish that around your mouth. The plain yogurt is easier, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've been dairy-free for a few weeks, but I just bought some plain yogurt. Thank you for the suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've been dairy-free for a few weeks, but I just bought some plain yogurt. Thank you for the suggestion! The longer you can hold the yogurt in your mouth, the better, and if you can do it every hour or so (not a lot of yogurt — just a big spoonful or so each time,) it seems to help a lot. I hope it works for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Swishing with coconut oil can also feel soothing, ime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 How is your mouth today, Mainer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Thanks for asking, I think it's finally improving a little bit. Thank you all for the suggestions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I hope you get better soon! Mouth sores are miserable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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