"Sore mouth"

It is the medicine, I have RA, they have tried me on everything, they should cut your dose of Methotrexate, I take 3 once a week now, and Folic Acid daily, I have just stared the infusion of Rituxan yesterday, I hope I don't get those moth sores again , but its causes itching, and they give you Benadryl and Claritin/....

I've been on MTX since 2009, the first year on tablets, 15mg & ever since injections 15mg, 17.5mg & 20mg & never had a sore mouth. I take 5mg folic acid every day except MTX day but do use Corsodil mouthwash after brushing my teeth, maybe that's had some effect, not sure. I know MTX can make you miserable by causing mouth ulcers & soreness so I'd see what your Rheumy suggests, definitely something to report to him/her, particularly as it's happened before.

After I'd been on MTX a while I started getting mouth problems. Like you increased folic acid helped loads for a while, but it then came back. I was then switched on yo MTX by injection and have not had any problems with my mouth since - and that was maybe 3 years ago now! Maybe ask about injecting MTX?

MTX was the culprit in my case. Lowering the dosage of your MTX may help - it worked for me. Not only was I getting really sore mouths but lots of infections which also stopped when the dose was lowered. Perhaps a possibility to discuss with your rheumatologist. Jude

I know this isn't quite the same....but I had a blood boil inside my mouth a few months ago and after bursting it, rubbed a slice of cut and pressed,raw garlic , to release the juices, around the area, it also helps with gum pain - and it's not like eating a meal with cooked garlic you should have a garlic breath.

For me it healed the skin, and stopped the pain, so I hope it may help you. also it's a natural product, not a manufactured medication.