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handsy
handsy Member Posts: 209
edited 10. Aug 2010, 12:02 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi gang its john here, I was wondering if any one had suffered from sores at the corner of their mouths for about two weeks now I have had these? Does anyone have any info

Thanks again in advance. :?:

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  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is usually associated with Methotrexate but can also be because the immune system is so low and cant fight off usual infections.
    Is it more cold sore than ulcer?
    Elizabeth
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  • scattered
    scattered Member Posts: 326
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've just been to see my GP about sores at the corner of my mouth! He said that I'm either deficient in certain vitamins, so I've got some blood tests to find out, or it's an infection. He's given me an antibiotic cream to put on 3 times a day til I get the blood test results. He said the infection could be bacterial or fungal. If this cream doesnt improve it, and the bloods are fine it's a fungal infection needing a different cream.

    I would pop along to the GP.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John :)

    I have read that this can be fungal or bacterial so best to be treated appropriately. A visit to your gp me thinks! :roll: I have suffered from that sometimes but it is gone in a couple of days. Two weeks is a long time as it is not too pleasant.

    look after yourself,

    Elna x
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John just to hello, if we haven't met, sorry I cant help with any answers, but I am sure I have seen a few post on here about mouth sores and meds.
    I will have a look, and bump them up for you if I find them.
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John

    good to see you

    I think I would check with pharmacist or Gp if you can to be sure. Sounds quite nasty and not something you want to have for two weeks :(

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A reduced immune system can lead to all sorts of problems: if they are not clearing then a trip to the docs may well be in order. I wish you well. DD
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