It's been so cold, last Friday it was -30 C with the wind factor and I had a hot chocolate. I guess that I have burned my tongue. It was a bit sensitive after, but not much. Monday morning I was already having cold sores, inflamation of the gums, and my tongue is cracky. It's so painful evey time I eat something, I feel my tongue is burning! Can anybody suggest something?
2007-01-26 11:23:14 · 9 answers · asked by Liz 2 in Health ➔ Dental
You may want to consider a vitamin/supplement called Lysine which is supposed to help promote healthy mouth tissue. It is also useful for people who are abt to get coldsores.
2007-01-26 11:31:59 · answer #1 · answered by karen22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 01:11:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have at least three things going on. First, the cold sores are likely to be due to the herpes simplex virus. Zinc lozenges may be of some help, zinc is known for its antiviral properties. Also, keep the sores moist with something like vaseline. The inflamed gums may be due to a secondary bacterial infection, and, if so, the best thing for it is to gently stimulate the gums with a soft-bristled tooth brush to increase blood circulation. Your immune system is already at work, more blood flow will hasten the healing. Drink lots of water, dehydration isn't helping your mouth feel any better. The burn will heal quickly if you do the other things. Good luck.
2007-01-26 11:40:18 · answer #3 · answered by wendellxl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I REALLY wanted you to know that you can EASILY never have to deal with another horrible, awful, nasty cold-sore for the rest of your life!!
I got them every winter my whole life until 3 years ago (I'm 36 now) and they were the BANE of my existence...the whole process took weeks to heal and would leave a scar for at least 2 months sometimes!
I was reading a message board on www.curezone.org and discovered the PERFECT remedy for both healing them and preventing them completely:
OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT
http://curezone.com/foods/oliveleaf.html
So, I buy the liquid tincture by "HerbPharm" and it has not failed me ONCE...Whenever I'm feeling drained, tired, stressed, or get that tingly feeling on my lip, I just load up on this stuff.
This is the one I buy: http://www.myvitanet.com/olleafex1ozh.html
You can also get Olive Leaf at Whole Foods Market, and other natural food stores.
Very cheap.
The first time I tried it, I was actually halfway into a major eruption and I drank a bunch of the extract in some water.
AS I WAS DRINKING the stuff down, I could feel the swelling on my lip shrinking...I was in such shock--I ran to the mirror--it was shrinking before my eyes and within ten minutes my lip had returned to NORMAL...I began kissing the bottle of Olive Leaf...yeah, I really did!!
I had tried everything in the past...I can't begin to tell you the WARS I had with these evil sores!
Well, I can finally say: I WON !!!
2007-01-27 14:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in this boat a couple weeks ago. Abreva for the cold sores definitely and try the Chapstick medicated--it takes the pain away and soothes. The gum inflammation...your can try Orajel...I had to just deal with mine. And my tongue..I had a tastebud that was causing the pain so I pulled it off--I used the Canka-liquid stuff in a glass container...took away the pain for a limited amount of time...
2007-01-26 11:33:22 · answer #5 · answered by Kim M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that you get at least the recommended daily amount of vitamin C every day. I would make sure to see a dentist for the inflammed gums.
2007-01-26 11:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by litewrka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canker sores are depressing, no doubt - i have genuinely had my percentage. the in uncomplicated words element i understand of to make existence somewhat more effective smooth for you is to purchase some Orajel on the pharmacy, this is OTC - you don't desire a prescription. practice as directed. it truly works by potential of anesthetizing the area - no longer as a lot as a shot of novacaine, in spite of the undeniable fact that it nevertheless enables.
2016-10-17 03:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, this may be a stretch, but it sounds like geographic tongue. See your doctor about a topical cream or an anti inflammatory pill you could take.
2007-01-26 11:29:58 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor or dentist for the best treatment advice.
2007-01-26 11:31:06 · answer #9 · answered by Shelley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋