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Posted by maribeth on October 27, 2000, at 18:29:56
Help!
I started on Topamax one week ago, am now up to 100mgm a day
Also take Effexor 300mgm daily and Seroquel 300mgm daily. On Monday I developed a
"sore mouth". I kind of ignored it as it was a busy day.By Tuesday my tongue was so swollen that I sounded like a moron when
I tried to talk! I got some over the counter stuff
but by this morning I had gone through three tubes of it.
Today I called my Primary care doc and he prescribed Lidocain 2%
in Benedryl. SOME relief at last! I use it every three
hours and it seems to last almost that long. I might have had ONE
canker sore or two when I was younger, but come on, I
counted seven this morning! And I'm 57 years old!! Has any one
out there experienced anything like this? I ruled out
acid in the diet and gastic acid reflux disease-- stress?
no more than normal. So........could it be the med? Any and all
support gratefuly appreciated. Maribeth
Posted by pullmarine on October 27, 2000, at 21:26:05
In reply to canker sores-on new med - PAIN!, posted by maribeth on October 27, 2000, at 18:29:56
ZOVIRAX! take a pill every 4-6 hours for 1 or two days.
Call another doc, the sore may be the result of liver problems.
If you've had unprotected sex, and have mild flu like syptoms, get an STD screening, it could be syphilis.
JOHN
Posted by maribeth on October 28, 2000, at 11:28:35
In reply to ZOVIRAX!!!, posted by pullmarine on October 27, 2000, at 21:26:05
> ZOVIRAX! take a pill every 4-6 hours for 1 or two days.
>
> Call another doc, the sore may be the result of liver problems.
>
> If you've had unprotected sex, and have mild flu like syptoms, get an STD screening, it could be syphilis.
>
> JOHNJohn
These are CANKER sores not fever blisters or cold sores --totally different animals. They are often
confused. It is not really known what causes canker sores (virus vs. bacteria etc.)
while fever blisters/cold/sores/herpes simplex are known to be caused by a virus and can
be treated with Zovirax. Thanks for the attempt in any case-- your
heart was in the right place. Maribeth
Posted by S. Howard on October 28, 2000, at 19:03:05
In reply to canker sores-on new med - PAIN!, posted by maribeth on October 27, 2000, at 18:25:14
Canker sores are caused by a virus already present in your system. The only time I get them is when I'm severely stressed, which apparently affects my immune system. My unprofessional, amateur opinion is that these drugs are somehow lowering your resistance to the virus, and that your swollen tongue is an allergic reaction. It sounds like this drug is not for you.
Some tips - some OTC remedies for canker or cold sores contain menthol and camphor, which are both irritants and, if anything, will prolong healing.
Also, when applying medication to your lips, don't touch a sore and then touch the end of the tube with the same finger. It's safest to use a
fresh Q-tip.
Finally, call your doctor! -SGH
Posted by Racer on October 28, 2000, at 23:10:35
In reply to Thanks for trying --but wrong animal!!, posted by maribeth on October 28, 2000, at 11:28:35
I've had good luck with pain reduction using that menthol/camphor stuff -- can't think of the name, but it comes in a tiny green bottle with a yellow label, been around forever and a day...
Maybe it's camphopenique? Something like that. I can't swear it does anything, but seems to help the pain and heal them faster for me...
Posted by KenB on October 30, 2000, at 4:13:00
In reply to Re: Thanks for trying --but wrong animal!!, posted by Racer on October 28, 2000, at 23:10:35
> I've had good luck with pain reduction using that menthol/camphor stuff -- can't think of the name, but it comes in a tiny green bottle with a yellow label, been around forever and a day...
>
> Maybe it's camphopenique? Something like that. I can't swear it does anything, but seems to help the pain and heal them faster for me...
Maybe menthol products stimulate local blood circulation, thereby encouraging more rapid healing, and stimulate local nerves, generalizing or masking the pain caused by a persistent sore.Kendall
Posted by maribeth on October 30, 2000, at 7:56:47
In reply to Re: Thanks for trying --but wrong animal!!, posted by KenB on October 30, 2000, at 4:13:00
> > I've had good luck with pain reduction using that menthol/camphor stuff -- can't think of the name, but it comes in a tiny green bottle with a yellow label, been around forever and a day...
> >
> > Maybe it's camphopenique? Something like that. I can't swear it does anything, but seems to help the pain and heal them faster for me...
>
>
> Maybe menthol products stimulate local blood circulation, thereby encouraging more rapid healing, and stimulate local nerves, generalizing or masking the pain caused by a persistent sore.
>
> KendallHey Ya'll
I spoke with my pdoc this am and told him about the canker sores and what I am doing
and about all of your recommendations. (He was away all weekend) He says that
he has heard of several other cases of canker sores following the institution of a
new psychotropic med. (He didn't think it was Topomax) He thinks that having all of you as
GREAT (as long as there is doc support). I have another weird "event" to ask about but
as I am not sure as to whether or not it is a side effect, I probably ought to start a new
chain. Again, thanks to all. Maribeth
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