Canker sores anyone?

amberlink09 · Post by **amberlink09** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:24 am

Hey guys,

For about a year now (maybe 2?) I've been getting these awful canker sores, occasionally under my tongue but more often than not on my tonsils. I hadn't had them in probably a month or two, but I got them again Thursday and they just seem to be multiplying. I'm taking lysine, which normally seems to help, and ibuprofen for the pain. Everything I've read says that when they appear on tonsils it's usually a food allergy, I've been extensively tested for allergies and had the enterolab testing for gluten, dairy, and soy but I've found no results. Also, nothing in my diet has changed over the last week, I was off of my acid reflux medication for a bit but I can't seem to find any info on whether or not acid reflux can cause canker sores. I was just wondering if anyone else is dealing with this and what you've found to prevent them? Thanks!

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:13 pm

I think there are several members who get them. Gloria comes to mind. Canker sores are very common in patients with celiac and other inflammatory bowel diseases. I got them all the time as a kid and into my 20s. Then they magically went away. Not sure what would help them. I vaguely recall putting baking soda on them. You might try oil pulling (rinsing your mouth with sunflower or coconut oil in the mornings for 10-15 mins). It wipes out all the bacteria and really cleans your mouth. Just don't swallow any of it.

Camie · Post by **Camie** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:12 pm

I think I have that also. Although my tonsils were removed I feel sore spots int the back of my throat. I am in a flare right now so I think itis related. I am dairy free and recently gluten free but their could be more allergies that I am unaware of.

I find that rinsing with warm salt water helps a bit
Take care
Camie

jmayk8 · Post by **jmayk8** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:48 pm

I work in a dental office and we see a lot of canker sores in people with gluten sensitivity and other food sensitivities.
Jenny

humbird753 · Post by **humbird753** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:43 pm

Hi Amber - I don't have a comment on the canker sores, but IF you have an IBD I am wondering why you would take ibuprofen. It is not safe for anyone with an IBD to take NSAID's. I have found the only over-the-counter pain med safe for us is Tylenol.

Sorry you are having problems with canker sores. Hopefully you can get some answers from others here.

Paula

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:57 pm

Hi Amber,

I do get mouth sores, but they are always on my cheek, inside lip area, and below the lip area. I don't think I've had them near my tonsils. I can almost always trace the source of them to a high-histamine food I've eaten, or to citrus fruit.

They come less frequently now that I've eliminated most high-histamine foods. I used to have them constantly and thought it was normal. It wasn't until I read about them on this site that I realized they weren't normal and were associated with this disease.

I hope you can determine the source of your sores.

Gloria

Christine. · Post by **Christine.** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:04 pm

Amber
I haven't had one in a month.....which is good for me. They have been a major complaint. I don't remember any in the tonsil area but under the tongue, cheek and inside my lips are common places. I have to admit that I can usually trace mine to some questionable food I have eaten. Since its been over a month I guess I'm being pretty careful
Christine

Post by **tex** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:18 pm

I used to get them occasionally, early on, before I changed my diet, in the same locations that Christine noted, and they were somewhat frequent when I was reacting. I haven't had any since I've been in remission (8 years).

Tex

Christine. · Post by **Christine.** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:18 pm

Wel-l-l, I spoke too soon. I had 3 hideous vaccinations that were highly recommended for travel to South America. Typhoid, hepatitis A and yellow fever. I asked many questions of the "travel medicine doctor", (which seems like a niche specialty) and since I had a flu shot with no problem I went ahead with them. Two days later I have D and a new canker sore.

I guess if that's all I get from them and it resolves soon I can live with it. After reading the side effects and precautions for yellow fever especially it's rather spooky.

In any case this is likely the last time I will travel to places where I need exotic vaccinations.

Christine

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:28 pm

Yes, I just came off of an "old food" flare and had canker sores.