Germantara

[Germantara]

Hi everyone had telephone from nurse about my tongue told her that it's quite red and sore the redness could be cause off using a tongue brush I said think it's thrush then she started any lesions bleeding lumps or bumps trouble eating drinking going on and on putting frights in me or and swabs so completely forgot ta mention dry mouth so they going ta give me a solution to rice round mouth then swallow it can't remove what call it but begins with a N

[Troilus]

Hi Germantara. I think it is called Nystatin. Along time since I had it but it worked well.

[Germantara in reply to Troilus]

Yes that's what it is I think the dry mouth through the night could also be the problem I've constantly racking my brain why now but thinking bout it only started since suffering dry mouth tell you what it's frustrating the hell out off me

[Ern007]

I have a very dry mouth and GP gave me "Glandosane synthetic saliva spray " works fine but my Pharmacy hardly has it in.

Nystatin is brilliant for Oral thrush, it works and taste good as well.

[Germantara in reply to Ern007]

Is it right ya swallow it aswell

[Ern007 in reply to Germantara]

Yes it - keep it in mouth for at least 30 seconds, swilling it round your mouth, then swallow. helps the throat .

[Germantara in reply to Ern007]

Thankyou

[Shirazmataz]

the Nystatin is for thrush in the mouth - i think you will need a prescription for that. Using the inhalers can cause it, so it is recommended to swill your mouth out and brush your teeth after using the inhalers to help not get thrush. I had it once - it worked well - you have it for about a week to clear up the problem. Hope you manage to get rid of it, it rather ruins enjoying meals when your mouth is so sore.

[Germantara in reply to Shirazmataz]

It does put you off eatin I used the nystatin last night and this morn I have found a big difference hasent gone but definitely a difference its just made me feel very frustrated cause couldn't find a answere for it mysel my tongue felt sore burning it didn't let up had it for months months it was getting me down

[Shirazmataz in reply to Germantara]

I found taking the Nystatin for a few days it cleared it up. I just used up the bottle, about a weeks worth.

[Anselm198]

Next time you are at the dentist get them to check for geographic tongue. Steroids affect the thickness of your skin including your tongue and if you eat a lot of citrus fruits including tomatoes it can make it a lot worse.

[Germantara in reply to Anselm198]

Now that you mention fruit I was eatin a orange every day afore xmas cause I thought it would help me ward off colds with havin copd just thought it would be good for me now I'm wondering was that the problem forgot about me havin oranges

[Anselm198 in reply to Germantara]

It certainly could be contributing but your dentist would confirm.

[Cookiemonsterr in reply to Anselm198]

Wow, this is me spot on! I was not aware the tomato and citrus sensitivity is related to the steroids. What about cardamom, is that similar? I always ask my husband to use less of it, and every one else is OK

[Germantara in reply to Anselm198]

I will be mentioning it at dentist I go in February to be honest I never thought ta ask at dentist and I go every 4 months for teeth clean and dentist his self does it nystatin is working great

[Lutontown]

Are you on antibiotics. I was put on Azithromycin, 3 times a week years ago, and it gave me a terrible ulcerated mouth. My mum used to suffer with mouth ulcers, so as I do to, I think it's genetic. I've also found that NSaid pain killers such as ibaprofen, can cause mouth ulcers, as does an inclusion in toothpaste, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS). Since not using either of these, I do not get mouth ulcers anymore. Toothpaste without SLS is difficult to find, but it is available.

[Patk1 in reply to Lutontown]

I didn't know toothpaste contained sls Lutontown.thanks 4 that.its very drying( to skin) chemical found in many handwashes,shower gels & shampoos.i do try yo avoid these sulphates x

[Lutontown in reply to Patk1]

Yes, so I now read the ingredients list on the toothpaste packets. It seems that inclusion is in most toothpastes. I use Sensodyne, and they are always coming up with new names for their products, and stopping existing ones. So, even if you find a suitable model, it may not be available next time you need a new tube.

[Germantara in reply to Lutontown]

I only have antibiotics when chest bad or sinus that nystatin definitely great stuff I'm hundred times better tongue feels normalwere before burning or something skinned me tongue think had it down back off throat aswell I'm not coughin as bad and throat feel good