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what to do about canker sore?

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homestarmy

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Man this thing really sucks. It's on my right cheek, I thought that maybe I bit my cheek while sleeping or something. How do these things start? Anything I can do to make it heal quicker? I bought some oragel store brand stuff but I lost the bottle!
 
I hear people get them from a vitamin deficiency. Was it C? I don't remember. I only ever get them when I bite my cheek.

Canker sore != cold sore.
 
Originally posted by: DougK62
I hear people get them from a vitamin deficiency. Was it C? I don't remember. I only ever get them when I bite my cheek.

Canker sore != cold sore.
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Doh....I just like telling people they have herpes....🙁
 
There is a spice called alum - you should be able to pick it up in your grocery store. It is commonly used for making pickles.

It is a white powdery substance. Moisten your finger, get a little glob of alum on it, then dab it on the sore. Hold on to your seat, because the pain (and taste) is intense, but fades quickly. You may have to do this a few times throughout the day. Try to get as much alum to stay on the sore as possible.

This will greatly reduce the soreness of the wound, and it seems to help it heal faster as well.
 
Originally posted by: DougK62
I hear people get them from a vitamin deficiency. Was it C? I don't remember. I only ever get them when I bite my cheek.

Canker sore != cold sore.
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I think its B12 and Folic Acid

I usually get them during extremely high stress times.

Canker Sores
 
Originally posted by: Reliant
Originally posted by: DougK62
I hear people get them from a vitamin deficiency. Was it C? I don't remember. I only ever get them when I bite my cheek.

Canker sore != cold sore.
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Doh....I just like telling people they have herpes....🙁
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Well at least go for the gusto and tell him it's AIDS.
 
Everyone gets canker sores for different reasons, in only 12% of reported incidents is the Herpes virus present. In my case I get them due to what is apparently a minor allergy, whenever I eat chocolate I get them. I have found through experience that taking a folic acid supplement will reduce the duration and pain threshold if you take it early in the outbreak. They can also be caused by stress, over-consumption of salt and other things. As I said, everyone is different.
 
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Congratulations, you've got herpes. Wear a rubber next time, chucko. 😛
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Bah, I've suffered with the occasional canker sore since I was a child. Long before I became sexually active.

Try Orabase. It's a paste that helps protect the area and also numbs the pain.
 
Originally posted by: DougK62
Originally posted by: Reliant
Originally posted by: DougK62
I hear people get them from a vitamin deficiency. Was it C? I don't remember. I only ever get them when I bite my cheek.

Canker sore != cold sore.
Click to expand...

Doh....I just like telling people they have herpes....🙁
Click to expand...

Well at least go for the gusto and tell him it's AIDS.
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:shocked:
 
Originally posted by: tec699
bust that suker and let the yellow puss ooze down your throat!
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?? its not boil


I havent had one in a while but when i do get one its normally on my bottom lip. to treat it I pull my lip down and dry the skin then take a q-tip and dunk the tip in alcohol and then put the tip right on the sore. Man it fricken hurts but for me i belive it makes them shrink faster.
 
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Congratulations, you've got herpes. Wear a rubber next time, chucko. 😛
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I hope you are not serious. I used to get them a lot when i was a kid, long before i had sex.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Congratulations, you've got herpes. Wear a rubber next time, chucko. 😛
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Bah, I've suffered with the occasional canker sore since I was a child. Long before I became sexually active.

Try Orabase. It's a paste that helps protect the area and also numbs the pain.
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Herpes in and of itself isn't an STD.
 
Originally posted by: Citrix
Originally posted by: Encryptic
Congratulations, you've got herpes. Wear a rubber next time, chucko. 😛
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I hope you are not serious. I used to get them a lot when i was a kid, long before i had sex.
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Of course I'm kidding. 😛
 
Mix some salt and warm water, enough to make a decently strong solution. Gargle with it. This will soothe the sore.

Then, get some Orajel for sores and apply. It'll numb the area for a good while and protect it.

Be careful to not bite the sore again!
 
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