Mouth sores towards the end of the flu?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked up my non-professional theory and it seems sound. Your immune system may have been compromised by flu and it's caused canker sores.
There are a number of things both serious and, usually not at all serious, that can cause canker sores.
Obviously, mouth sores on or near your lips indicates a viral infection like herpes simplex.
I had a terrible terrible stomach bug one year and immediately moved to pneumonia afterward-- it's pretty awful some of the things that can happen when your immune system is down.

That sounds like it. I also think I was too rough with my electric toothbrush right before the flu started. I had stomach cramps for a week before getting the flu. I still get cold chills. My mouth hurts like hell. Unfortunately we're in between insurance right now. I may go to cvs clinic if it gets really bad. I've got a few tiny white dots on my toungue and my gums are inflamed. I also have a white sore on the side of my lips.

pp here - again- if it's a sore on the outside of your mouth it's most likely viral. When you say the "side of your lips," I can't tell if you mean inside your mouth or outside. If it's a sore in the outside you can get something over the counter for cold sores and see if it helps.

If it's inside, I would start with over the counter canker sore meds to help with pain and see if things improve over the next day or two. If not, you need to see a doctor.

I don't think it's from your toothbrush.

I agree she needs to see a doctor if it doesn't get better but why keep saying it's not a cold sore or viral if it is inside her mouth? Just do a google search and stop spreading misinformation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked up my non-professional theory and it seems sound. Your immune system may have been compromised by flu and it's caused canker sores.
There are a number of things both serious and, usually not at all serious, that can cause canker sores.
Obviously, mouth sores on or near your lips indicates a viral infection like herpes simplex.
I had a terrible terrible stomach bug one year and immediately moved to pneumonia afterward-- it's pretty awful some of the things that can happen when your immune system is down.

That sounds like it. I also think I was too rough with my electric toothbrush right before the flu started. I had stomach cramps for a week before getting the flu. I still get cold chills. My mouth hurts like hell. Unfortunately we're in between insurance right now. I may go to cvs clinic if it gets really bad. I've got a few tiny white dots on my toungue and my gums are inflamed. I also have a white sore on the side of my lips.

pp here - again- if it's a sore on the outside of your mouth it's most likely viral. When you say the "side of your lips," I can't tell if you mean inside your mouth or outside. If it's a sore in the outside you can get something over the counter for cold sores and see if it helps.

If it's inside, I would start with over the counter canker sore meds to help with pain and see if things improve over the next day or two. If not, you need to see a doctor.

I don't think it's from your toothbrush.

I agree she needs to see a doctor if it doesn't get better but why keep saying it's not a cold sore or viral if it is inside her mouth? Just do a google search and stop spreading misinformation.

Link to source that says herpes cold sores can be found INSIDE the mouth?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked up my non-professional theory and it seems sound. Your immune system may have been compromised by flu and it's caused canker sores.
There are a number of things both serious and, usually not at all serious, that can cause canker sores.
Obviously, mouth sores on or near your lips indicates a viral infection like herpes simplex.
I had a terrible terrible stomach bug one year and immediately moved to pneumonia afterward-- it's pretty awful some of the things that can happen when your immune system is down.

That sounds like it. I also think I was too rough with my electric toothbrush right before the flu started. I had stomach cramps for a week before getting the flu. I still get cold chills. My mouth hurts like hell. Unfortunately we're in between insurance right now. I may go to cvs clinic if it gets really bad. I've got a few tiny white dots on my toungue and my gums are inflamed. I also have a white sore on the side of my lips.

pp here - again- if it's a sore on the outside of your mouth it's most likely viral. When you say the "side of your lips," I can't tell if you mean inside your mouth or outside. If it's a sore in the outside you can get something over the counter for cold sores and see if it helps.

If it's inside, I would start with over the counter canker sore meds to help with pain and see if things improve over the next day or two. If not, you need to see a doctor.

I don't think it's from your toothbrush.

I agree she needs to see a doctor if it doesn't get better but why keep saying it's not a cold sore or viral if it is inside her mouth? Just do a google search and stop spreading misinformation.

Link to source that says herpes cold sores can be found INSIDE the mouth?

"Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus causes painful sores on your lips, gums, tongue, roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. It also can cause symptoms such as fever and muscle aches."

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/oral-herpes#1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked up my non-professional theory and it seems sound. Your immune system may have been compromised by flu and it's caused canker sores.
There are a number of things both serious and, usually not at all serious, that can cause canker sores.
Obviously, mouth sores on or near your lips indicates a viral infection like herpes simplex.
I had a terrible terrible stomach bug one year and immediately moved to pneumonia afterward-- it's pretty awful some of the things that can happen when your immune system is down.

That sounds like it. I also think I was too rough with my electric toothbrush right before the flu started. I had stomach cramps for a week before getting the flu. I still get cold chills. My mouth hurts like hell. Unfortunately we're in between insurance right now. I may go to cvs clinic if it gets really bad. I've got a few tiny white dots on my toungue and my gums are inflamed. I also have a white sore on the side of my lips.

pp here - again- if it's a sore on the outside of your mouth it's most likely viral. When you say the "side of your lips," I can't tell if you mean inside your mouth or outside. If it's a sore in the outside you can get something over the counter for cold sores and see if it helps.

If it's inside, I would start with over the counter canker sore meds to help with pain and see if things improve over the next day or two. If not, you need to see a doctor.

I don't think it's from your toothbrush.

I agree she needs to see a doctor if it doesn't get better but why keep saying it's not a cold sore or viral if it is inside her mouth? Just do a google search and stop spreading misinformation.

Link to source that says herpes cold sores can be found INSIDE the mouth?

"Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus causes painful sores on your lips, gums, tongue, roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. It also can cause symptoms such as fever and muscle aches."

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/oral-herpes#1

I'm the pp- you have me confused. I didn't say it wasn't herpes simplex- I said everyone I know who has had herpes simplex had the classic cold sores on their lips. I also said that it was my (non professional) opinion that a herpes infection in the mouth would be quite painful with swelling, eating problems, etc. Sores inside the mouth however, can be caused by any number of things- especially after an illness.

In any case, if the sores are more than run of the mill canker sores OP should visit a doctor. Infection seems like a risk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I looked up my non-professional theory and it seems sound. Your immune system may have been compromised by flu and it's caused canker sores.
There are a number of things both serious and, usually not at all serious, that can cause canker sores.
Obviously, mouth sores on or near your lips indicates a viral infection like herpes simplex.
I had a terrible terrible stomach bug one year and immediately moved to pneumonia afterward-- it's pretty awful some of the things that can happen when your immune system is down.

That sounds like it. I also think I was too rough with my electric toothbrush right before the flu started. I had stomach cramps for a week before getting the flu. I still get cold chills. My mouth hurts like hell. Unfortunately we're in between insurance right now. I may go to cvs clinic if it gets really bad. I've got a few tiny white dots on my toungue and my gums are inflamed. I also have a white sore on the side of my lips.

pp here - again- if it's a sore on the outside of your mouth it's most likely viral. When you say the "side of your lips," I can't tell if you mean inside your mouth or outside. If it's a sore in the outside you can get something over the counter for cold sores and see if it helps.

If it's inside, I would start with over the counter canker sore meds to help with pain and see if things improve over the next day or two. If not, you need to see a doctor.

I don't think it's from your toothbrush.

I agree she needs to see a doctor if it doesn't get better but why keep saying it's not a cold sore or viral if it is inside her mouth? Just do a google search and stop spreading misinformation.

Link to source that says herpes cold sores can be found INSIDE the mouth?

"Oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus causes painful sores on your lips, gums, tongue, roof of your mouth, and inside your cheeks. It also can cause symptoms such as fever and muscle aches."

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/oral-herpes#1

I'm the pp- you have me confused. I didn't say it wasn't herpes simplex- I said everyone I know who has had herpes simplex had the classic cold sores on their lips. I also said that it was my (non professional) opinion that a herpes infection in the mouth would be quite painful with swelling, eating problems, etc. Sores inside the mouth however, can be caused by any number of things- especially after an illness.

In any case, if the sores are more than run of the mill canker sores OP should visit a doctor. Infection seems like a risk.

Good god. You got caught with your pants down. Now stop repeating the same unsubstantiated opinion of yours over and over.

[Anonymous]

Op here: It looks like it may be inflamed taste buds from the pictures online. The dots are so small and almost clear color.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here: It looks like it may be inflamed taste buds from the pictures online. The dots are so small and almost clear color.

Take care of yourself, op. Eat soft, soothing foods and cool drinks. Rest. Feel better soon!

[Anonymous]

If you have any question about what it is you should really just call your doctor. If it's herpes of the mouth, the fact that you were sick would easily bring it on because your immune system has been fighting the flu, creating a pathway or weakness for the virus to come out and manifest. That's why they're called cold sores--because when you get a cold, it's the same thing. Immune system compromised, sores come out. It's really not a big deal but a prescription can ease your pain really quickly.

[Anonymous]

Don't crowdsource this. See your doc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have any question about what it is you should really just call your doctor. If it's herpes of the mouth, the fact that you were sick would easily bring it on because your immune system has been fighting the flu, creating a pathway or weakness for the virus to come out and manifest. That's why they're called cold sores--because when you get a cold, it's the same thing. Immune system compromised, sores come out. It's really not a big deal but a prescription can ease your pain really quickly.

Did you miss the part where I said I no longer have insurance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have any question about what it is you should really just call your doctor. If it's herpes of the mouth, the fact that you were sick would easily bring it on because your immune system has been fighting the flu, creating a pathway or weakness for the virus to come out and manifest. That's why they're called cold sores--because when you get a cold, it's the same thing. Immune system compromised, sores come out. It's really not a big deal but a prescription can ease your pain really quickly.

Did you miss the part where I said I no longer have insurance?

My advice would not change but thanks for the attitude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have any question about what it is you should really just call your doctor. If it's herpes of the mouth, the fact that you were sick would easily bring it on because your immune system has been fighting the flu, creating a pathway or weakness for the virus to come out and manifest. That's why they're called cold sores--because when you get a cold, it's the same thing. Immune system compromised, sores come out. It's really not a big deal but a prescription can ease your pain really quickly.

Did you miss the part where I said I no longer have insurance?

OP it sucks that you can't get in to see a doctor. I mean that--I went for years without health insurance in school. Prayed I wouldn't get sick or hurt. There are probably OTC meds that can ease the pain. Mouth pain is terrible and you're getting divergent thoughts on the cause- so I can understand how it might be worrying.

[Anonymous]

Hand foot and mouth. It's rampant right now.

I was thinking canker sores, too, until I looked at the images of HF&M in the mouth:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-mouth

[Anonymous]

PP again. Hand Foot & Mouth: Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and headache. Outbreaks occur most often in the summer and early fall. There is no treatment other than a pain reliever like acetaminophen. Saltwater mouth rinses may sooth sores in the mouth. The infection usually passes in a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have any question about what it is you should really just call your doctor. If it's herpes of the mouth, the fact that you were sick would easily bring it on because your immune system has been fighting the flu, creating a pathway or weakness for the virus to come out and manifest. That's why they're called cold sores--because when you get a cold, it's the same thing. Immune system compromised, sores come out. It's really not a big deal but a prescription can ease your pain really quickly.

Did you miss the part where I said I no longer have insurance?

OP it sucks that you can't get in to see a doctor. I mean that--I went for years without health insurance in school. Prayed I wouldn't get sick or hurt. There are probably OTC meds that can ease the pain. Mouth pain is terrible and you're getting divergent thoughts on the cause- so I can understand how it might be worrying.

OP here: I found a free clinic that will take me tomorrow morning.