I was wondering if anyone else has problems with canker sores all over inside the mouth and if so have any helpful suggestions. I have been fighting this off and on for months. I also seem to get hives around the same time which I assume are connected in some way. I had to forego Thanksgiving dinner due to it being too painful to eat anything except yogurt and ice water. I have hypothyroidism as well as fibro and lupus but the Dr's do not seem to think this could be related to any of those! HELP!!!
Hi Kayla,
I am not a medical professional, but I had a friend with lupus who had mouth sores all the time. From ehat Im aware of they are a very common symptom for lupus patients
Mouth sores are a symptom of lupus. Or if you have started taking a new medication recently, it could be an allergic reaction, in which case, you should stop taking the med and call your healthcare professional right away.
Hi Kayla
I have lupus and have ulcers in my mouth about twice a year my dentist and rheumy both say they are from my lupus but other things can cause them. With the amount of trouble you are having I would go ahead and go to the doctor
Thank you all for your kind words and advice. I have been doing salt water rinses and putting OTC ointments on every hour so the pain has eased up a little. My wonderful husband, my daughter and our lovely neighbor and i are going to have a "real" Thanksgiving Day meal tomorrow and I'm hoping to be able to enjoy. I'm certainly thankful..I am truly blessed. Gentle hugs to all my fibro sisters and brothers.
PS: I also plan to see my dr next week.
Dear Kyla,
I hope you are feeling much better today.
Hugs and kisses
Thank you Ivana..i am doing better, well enough to have enjoyed a wonderful belated Turkey day with family. I appreciate the kind words and hope you are doing well also. Gentle hugs Kayla