Sore mouth

[barbdockeray]

Hi just interested to know if anybody else has a cold all the time . I also get mouth ulcers . And swollen gums . My joints are also very sore all overall my joints . I have sjorgens and lupus raynards and nerve damage etc . Just wanting advice x

[misty14]

Hi barbdockeray

I can recommend Difflam mouthwash for sore mouth and ulcers. It has a steroid in it so numbs the pain. Good to use it before meals!. It is expensive to buy but would be quicker for you to get than on prescription at the moment.

Hope it doesn't spoil Christmas for you and improves soon. X

[weathervane]

Hi there , there does not seem to be a really affective treatment but i find ambisol liquid put on with a cotton bud helps , also warm water with salt and cider vinegar for a gargle. My wbc is very low at moment which always leads to a sore mouth is this also an issue with you? I hope you can get a bit of relief and have a very happy Christmas 🎄

[Cas70]

HEllo - can I suggest mouthulcers.co.uk they have so many remedies and very knowledgeable. Their remedy for night time dry mouth XyliMelts has kept a sore mouth to the minimum. I have Sjogrens too - horrid .Good luck

[Kevin53]

May sound silly, chewing gum may help. It’s a good way of exercising the mouth! Happy Christmas

[Chanpreet_Walia LUPUS UK]

Hi Barbdockeray,

Oral (mouth) and nasal (nose) ulcers are one of the most common features of lupus occurring in around 45% of people who have SLE. We published a blog article on coping with oral and nasal ulcers which you can read here: lupusuk.org.uk/coping-with-...

90% to 95% of people with lupus will experience muscle and/or joint pain. We published an article on our blog about pain management which contains helpful tips and information: lupusuk.org.uk/pain-managem...