Cough drops did the trick

[Survivor1951]

I have to post, especially to papatom, regarding a solution to persistent mouth sores related to taking Imbruvica. Papatom responded to my recent post that he’d inadvertently found relief by sucking on Ricola lemon mint cough drops. I have tried everything from oil of oregano and mouth rinses to powerful antibiotics with no relief. I bought a bag of sugar free Ricola drops and gave them a try. I had five active sores at the time. That was five days ago. I currently have none! None! And not a sign of any coming. Absolutely amazing! Two or three a day has totally taken care of them. Thank you, papatom! I will tell my oncologist of this next visit.

[papatom]

Glad it worked for you. I know it sounds impossible that a Ricola cough drop could work. I was amazed also. I don't now about other flavors, but the lemon mint sugar free did the trick with the mouth sores.. Thanks for replying back.

[Lulu11111]

Thanks for the information about cough drops. This is good to know, because I've only been on Ibrutinib for about 2 months now and so far no mouth sores. Thanks again!!!

[kathymac52]

Thanks for the tip.....my husband gets them frequently as well. We will try this....hope we can find the same flavor.

[mrsjsmith in reply to kathymac52]

Kathy,

In the UK they sell several flavours. I used for a sore throat. I know over here they sell in Whole Foods and up market chemists.

Colette

[Wroxham]

Got mine in Morrisons today. Lemon mint. If you go to Ricola web site they give you details of where you can buy .

Survivor1952 you thanks for this and @

@ papatom

you thanks for the tip .

Will message back if it works for me.

Sue

[Survivor1951 in reply to Wroxham]

Please do! I know I’m not the only other success story!

[starsafta]

Good to know.