JW Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I've always had a problem with them The vegan diet seems to be relatively pain free (if I avoid citrus) but textured foods like Cliff Bars or Vega Bars do a number on me. I've tried the mouthwash treatment & salt water but it's just short term relief. any suggestions re: faster healing, prevention?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I used to get them a lot when I was a teen. What I did to get rid of them fast is to take a glob of salt and hold it over the sore (warning, this will make you drool a lot, so do it over a sink!). Hold for about 10 minutes, then rinse. Seemed to work for me, as I recall, and they went away very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I, like kathryn, enjoy pain, so did the salt thing too. I've read about grapefruit seed extract working for this. You would use only a drop in some water and rinse. It's really potent, so no direct contact. that stuff is good for a lot of things, supposedly. But, I haven't tried it for that; I've only read that. also, canker sores and those dry patches on the sides of the mouth can be a B-vitamin definciency. Are you getting your B's? A B-complex vitamin supplement would be a good idea anyway, or just make sure you're getting them. could it be an allergic reaction to something? If it's the bars, look at the possible irritants in the ingredients list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrienneP Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 could it be an allergic reaction to something? If it's the bars, look at the possible irritants in the ingredients list. That's the first thing I thought, as well. They can be an indication of food allergies. ~ Adrienne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 thanks so much for the feedback!! now comes the hard part....if it is allergy related, how to figure it out?I'm not sure if it would be related to the bars or not..it was the texture that gave me discomfort. I'm thinking pineapple! Had quite a bit last week (I also remember reading in a holistic health book that pineapple has been known to be a trigger/irritant) also.... that salt thing sounds painful it really works???? ( oh I'm such a wimp ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrienneP Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I'm thinking pineapple! Had quite a bit last week (I also remember reading in a holistic health book that pineapple has been known to be a trigger/irritant) Yep. That would do it. Too much acidic fruit can cause them when you are not used to eating that much. The last time I had one, I was eating a grapefruit a day. Ouch. ~ Adrienne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I, like kathryn, enjoy pain, so did the salt thing too. I actually enjoyed the drooling more than the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 also.... that salt thing sounds painful it really works???? ( oh I'm such a wimp ) They do say that women can tolerate pain more than men. I dare you! If there is a bacterial component to these, then maybe tea tree oil would work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 also.... that salt thing sounds painful it really works???? ( oh I'm such a wimp ) They do say that women can tolerate pain more than men. I dare you! If there is a bacterial component to these, then maybe tea tree oil would work . @#$$% &$%$ (I tried it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJVegan Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 My dad gets them all the time and he takes a daily vitamin/pill called "lyzene." And it helps him prevent them. The only thing is i dont know if its vegan or what not. I havent looked into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I used to get them a lot.I heard that it is common to be allergic to Sodium Laurel Sulfate which is found in most toothpastes. This allergy causes one's mouth to dry out and that causes canker sores. I began using Rembrandt Canker Sore toothpaste and have pretty much eliminated canker sores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 I used to get them a lot.I heard that it is common to be allergic to Sodium Laurel Sulfate which is found in most toothpastes. This allergy causes one's mouth to dry out and that causes canker sores. I began using Rembrandt Canker Sore toothpaste and have pretty much eliminated canker sores. hmmmI've never heard of this. Where do you buy it? This could be an easy solution. I also heard that borax (homeopathic remedy) is supposed to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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