what can a person who has canker sores in the mouth, do to relieve the pain(they are not herpes or a coldsore?
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You can use warm salt water or hydrogen peroxid to swish around your mouth but your cannot swallow either one of them
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try ant-acids, they help with the sore, swollen taste buds. Also try a good mouth wash.
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Make sure that your oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash, etc) do not contain sodium laurel sulfate.  This is a mild detergent that can aggravate canker sores.  Take a B-vitamin supplement, and try an OTC topical oral analgesic with benzocaine and tannin or tannic acid. Benzocaine will numb the pain and the tannin will coat the ulcer, allowing it to heal faster.
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The easiest home remedy is to apply hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide and one part water with a cotton swab) to the canker sore. Then dab a small amount of milk of magnesia on the canker 3-4 times a day. This is not only soothing, but appears to help healing.\n\nI think using a mouthwash such as listerine two to three times a day will keep the mouth clean/fresh and free of sores
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I think you have to let it heal by itself.  There are tons of stuff you can use to numb the canker sore while you eat so your food and drink doesn't bother you.  Zilactin is great.... Make sure you buy something that is considered oral since you have to use it in your mouth...
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try an ice cube in the palm of your hand or massage palm of hand or arch of foot. Its known that the nerves path is the same in your hand and the ice "blocks" the pain path (so to speak) \nIts worked on toothaches.
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Canker sores, also known as mouth ulcers, apthous stomatitis and ulcerative stomatitis, are small painful ulcerations that have yellow-gray centers and a red border. \n\nUsually 1-2mm wide, they occur on non-keratinized mucosa inside the mouth: the inner side of the lips, the tongue, the back and floor of the mouth and the wall of the cheeks. They do not occur on the lips, the gums or the hard roof of the mouth. Ulcers can be single or can occur in clusters.\n\nThe cause of canker sores is uncertain, however, associations with human herpesvirus 6, food sensitivities, stress, and nutrient deficiencies have been suggested. They generally take 1-2 weeks to heal and may recur monthly or several times per year. \n\nCanker sores must be differentiated from drug allergies, herpes simplex infection, Behcet's syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and squamous cell carcinoma. Sponsored Links\nStop & Cure Canker Sores\nInstant Pain Relief, then Heals Dr. Sallie Tasto. 100% Guaranteed !\nwww.Canker-Rid.com\n\nStop Canker, Cold Sores\nStop Pain and Treat Breakouts Fast Prevent Fever Blisters Mouth Ulcers\nwww.trustednaturalproducts.com\n\nCanker Sore Remedy\nGet Relief from Canker Sores Natural Health Remedies Explained\nwww.Remedies-for-Natural-Health.com\nIn some cases, biopsy of the ulcer may be necessary. \n\nConventional treatments include topical steroids, mouthwash, or an oral paste for symptomatic relief. In severe cases, systemic glucocorticoids may be prescribed.\n\nTherapeutic Considerations\n\n1) Avoid toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate\nSodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is an irritant detergent commonly found in toothpaste. People with recurrent canker sores may benefit by switching to a brand of toothpaste that does not contain SLS, which is believed to abrade the protective mucus layer in the mouth and increase the likelihood of developing canker sores. \n\nResearch studies have found a decreased incidence of recurrent canker sores after two months of avoiding SLS, however, one double-blind study did not support this finding. \n\n2) Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL)\nDGL is the herb licorice that has had the glycyrrhizic acid removed, the portion that can increase blood pressure. In one research study, DGL was found to promote the healing of canker sores, with a 50-75% improvement in one day. This study used a mouthwash made of powdered DGL mixed with water. \n\nAlternately, DGL tablets can be chewed with water, swished in the mouth and swallowed.\n\n3) Identify and eliminate food sensitivities with an elimination and challenge diet\nFood sensitivities, especially to gluten-containing foods (wheat, rye, barley, oats), have been found clinically to be associated with recurrent canker sores. \n\nThe microscopic appearance of the sores and the increased antibodies to certain food antigens in some people with recurrent canker sores support this theory. Double-blind studies, however, have yet to confirm this.\n\n4) Decrease dietary intake of nitrites\nCured and processed meats, such as bacon, sausage and ham, are high in nitrites. One study found that the risk of esophageal cancer was seven times greater in individuals with a history of canker sores. The authors report that canker sores may be an indicator of a high conversion of nitrites to carcinogenic nitrosamines.\n\n5) Vitamin C\nVitamin C works directly against viruses and has been found to inhibit the herpes virus in vitro. In addition, it inhibits the formation of nitrosamines from dietary nitrites, found in bacon, ham, sausages and other processed meats, and from dietary nitrates, found in vegetables and other foods.\n\n6) Nutrient Deficiency\nThiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of canker sores. Other nutrients that have been found to be low in people with recurrent canker sores include riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and iron. A health practitioner can assess nutrient status. \n\nReferences \n\n1. Lininger S, Gab
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i have suffered from canker sores my entire life. As you probably know, once you have them, you just have to let them run their course. \n\nSome suggestions:\n\nif you can get to a doctor ask for codeine. I had 5 canker sores on my tonsils about 2 years ago. It was the most pain I have ever felt in my life, worse than the time I cracked my tailbone or got my foot run over by a car. It was absolutely awful. My doctor said there was nothing she could do and gave me codeine. It really helped. If you can't get to a doctor take 3 or 4 advil at a time. You need massive doses to calm the pain.\n\n2nd. Do not use regular toothpaste as it has an ingredient that agravates the lining of the mouth and can cause canker sores and make them worse. Ever since I changed toothpaste a get canker sores much less frequently, they are not as big, and they heal faster. Try Toms all natural toothpaste. It has been a life saver.\n\nI also read that sugarless gum can cause canker soars and I totally believe it because whenever i lose my will power and chew carefree gum, i get a canker sore.\n\nHope this helps. Get better soon.
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It is a type of virus ... NO NOT HERPES (that is ridiculous).  It is something in your blood partner.  You can't get rid of them ... there is no "CURE" for them ... you just have to let them run their course, but there are things that will make them run their course a little faster ... \n\n1.  Don't eat real spicy foods.\n2.  Don't eat highly acidic fruits, or vegetables.\n3.  Use "Listerine" 3 times a day and before you go to bed, gargle with Hydrogen Peroxide.\n4.  Use Cepacol or some other type of "numbing" lozenge to help with the pain.\n5.  If  you smoke, that's good ... that helps dull the pain as well.  (why  you ask ... I don't know).\n\nGood luck!
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How Do I Know If I Have It? \n\n\nTo see if you have the virus, your doctor may simply examine the cold sore or may take a culture from it. \n\nWhat Are the Treatments? \n\nYou can't cure a cold sore, but you can alleviate the pain it causes by avoiding spicy or acidic foods, applying ice, and using over-the-counter remedies. Look for medicines that contain numbing agents such as phenol and emollients to reduce cracking and soften scabs. Abreva is an over the counter topical remedy used to help speed healing and minimize pain from a cold sore.\n\nIf your cold sore is especially painful or irritating, your doctor may prescribe an anesthetic gel to alleviate pain or an antiviral oral medication to speed healing or prevent recurrence. The antiviral agents currently available for treatment include acyclovir, famciclovir and valcyclovir.  These oral medications are more effective in treatment when started within the first 48 hours of the outbreak.\n\nCold sores can become complicated by a bacterial infection so it is also important to keep them clean by washing gently with soap and water as needed.\n\nHow Can I Prevent Them? \n\nWash your hands after touching a cold sore. \nDon't rub your eyes after touching your cold sore; you could develop an ocular herpes infection, which may lead to blindness if left untreated. \nDon't touch your genitals after touching your cold sore; you could develop genital herpes. \nReplace your toothbrush. \nEat foods high in lysine, or take supplements. \nDon't kiss someone who has a cold sore or use the same utensils, towels, or razors. \nUse sunscreen to the face and lips before prolonged exposure to the sun. \nCold sores -- also called fever blisters -- are a painful infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). These blisters are usually caused by HSV Type 1 but can less commonly be due to HSV Type 2. They may show up anywhere on your body but are most likely to appear on your gums, the outside of your mouth and lips, your nose, cheeks, or fingers. Blisters form, then break and ooze; a yellow crust develops and eventually sloughs off, revealing new skin underneath. The sores usually last seven to 10 days and are contagious until they crust over completely.\n\nNinety percent of all people get at least one cold sore in their lives. This first occurrence is often the worst. Some children who are affected may become seriously ill. After the first infection, many people develop antibodies and never have another cold sore. About 40% of American adults, however, have repeated cold sores. \n\nAlthough cold sores generally are not serious, the infection may be life-threatening for anyone who has AIDS or whose immune system is depressed by other disorders or medications. \n\nThe infection from a cold sore may cause blindness if it spreads to the eye; herpes is a frequent cause of infectious blindness. \n\nWhat Causes Them? \n\n Cold sores are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV)-Type 1, which is transmitted by such forms of contact as kissing an infected person or sharing eating utensils, towels, or razors. Genital herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus Type 2. A person with a cold sore who performs oral sex on another person can give that person genital lesions with HSV-1. \n\nSores may develop as late as 20 days after exposure to the virus. Once the virus enters your body, it may emerge years later at or near the original site of entry. Approximately 2 days before an attack you may experience itching or sensitivity at the site. The virus may be triggered by certain foods, stress, fever, colds, allergies, sunburn, and menstruation.
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Rest it. Drink plenty of warm fluids---NO caffeine. Gargle w/ warm saltwater if it is sore.
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the terric (spelled wrong I think) acid in teabags work well. It dulls the pain and speeds healing and it's cheap. If you don't drink tea just put a bag in hot water untill it starts to change color then cool the bag and place it on the cold sore for about 3 minutes. Do this about 3 times a day and it will help. This works for cold sores in and out of the mouth I've also heard of Abreeva for cold sores but it's expensive.
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orejel for pain it goes away on its own. its probaly a canker sore. they do have medicine for it
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Is it a canker sore?  If so, soak a q-tip in peroxide and put it directly on it for a few seconds.  It won't sting or anything (not like the medicines at the store do).  It should clear up quickly.  I get them often after eating fruits high in acid like pineapple or after drinking orange juice. Very annoying.\n\nTo keep them from coming back, I recommend using Listerine (or the generic equivalent) after you brush your teeth every day.  It helps to prevent them.
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A heating pad would make the pain worse.  Ice pack would be better.  I also find that ibuprofen works the best for tooth pain.
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You can't. Herpes Simplex 1 is incurrable. The most you can do is to keep them at bay. One way that has helped me is when I eat or drink orange juice, I brush my teeth with baking soda. If one occurs, I put allum on it. Burns like crazy, but it coterizes the sore.\n\nKeep from eating chocolates and nuts. I hear that irritates them.
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It might just be a canker sore. If you aren't in pain I wouldn't really worry about it, but if you are really concerned, then see your doctor.