just an oddity i had to share....

Dec 07, 2002 07:23 PM

by sunnygirl272

i have Ulcerative Colitis... i am fairly well-controlled with my Asacol...knock on wood, have never needed steroids....my main quality of life complaint is the oral ulcers...(am planning on asking for topical steroids at my next followup) anyhoo...a month or so ago, i had probably 6 lesions..sore as he!!....was dying for a turkey sub with extra hot peppers..thought "sore mouth be dammed..i am having this sub..." and man o man were they hot!...and my mouth felt great after....thought Hey, maybe it's the capsacin...they use it to treat neuraligias...so now, tonight i have 1 lesion...but it's nasty...and i know it means a few more will be popping up...so i thought"hmmm....i'll try putting hot sauce on it"...and i'll be dammed..after the 2-3seconds of vinegar sting...it felt good enough i could brush my teeth and everything!!!

i am just so tickled with myself i had to share!!!
melinda

Sleepyeyes · Dec 07, 2002, 07:26 PM

no kidding!!

That is just wild! I love hot peppers--especially habeneros... wooohaaaa!!

maybe it was one of those things where the nerves were so overstimulated that they just went into absolute refractory state, like muscle????

Whatever-- if it works do it!!

anitame · Dec 07, 2002, 08:12 PM

Sunny, get yourself some oral topical steroids STAT! They're magic. I've had lots of canker sores since I was a child. I tried EVERYTHING. And you're right, they HURRRTTT. Finally found Kenalog in Orabase (Triamcinalone). When I feel one coming, I put it on at night, it usually will be gone by morning. If I forget (like a dummy) and the ulcer is fully formed, the most I have to use the medicine is 2-3 nights and it is gone. I LOVE the stuff! MUCH better than 2 weeks of ulcerations, pain, trouble kissing, brushing teeth, etc etc etc.

renerian · Dec 08, 2002, 05:00 AM

I agree

Take the steriods. Should knock it out quick. I have asthma and have not had to take steriods since 97. I am also always hesitant to take them. I understand.

renerian

anniek · Mar 03, 2003, 07:05 PM

L-Lysine has been extremely effective for me and many people I know for the prevention of canker sores, if I feel one coming on I'll start taking it and continue for a few days.

bossynurse · Mar 03, 2003, 07:37 PM

I have been getting oral ulcers for 14 years ( I blame my son he is 14 and all of the sudden after he was born I started getting all of these allergies and ulcers). These are NOT canker sores. I have been to 2 ENTs, my ob-gyn cultered them once (negative), 2 dentists, 2 internal med docs. I have tried it all, L-Lysine, Kenalog in orabase, orajel, vitamins, allergy shots, viscous lidacain, etc etc etc. I finally found an ENT who prescribed an oral swish and swallow containing benadryl elixer, synlar(sp?), and tetracycline. The minute I feel them coming on I start using the stuff and they go away within a day or two. He also suggested a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. I also discovered that I cannot chew cinnamon gum or eat altoids. Ive occasionally gotten ulcers on my uvula from mouth wash. NOW THATS PAINFUL!!!!!!There is some ingredient in all of these things that set me off. All any docs can say is that its from stress. HELLO, IM A NURSE.

caroladybelle · Mar 04, 2003, 09:02 AM

I have UC also.

I recommend Kenelog in Orabase for overnight treatment. During the day, Colgate Orabase B. Also, "magic mouthwash", used for Onco mucositis - contains, depending on facility, Liquid Decadron, Benedryl, Xylocaine , nystatin and/or carafate - works nicely.

Actually, the capsacin also frequently helps onco mucositis - however, the seeds can ocasionally wreak havoc with the bowel in UC.

Edward,IL · Mar 07, 2003, 07:21 AM

I ember reading an article years ag when I was working oncology. It had been oberved amoung chemotherapy patient's (a population of patient's notorious for painful, bleeding mouth lesions) that Hispanic patient's had a lesser frequency and lesser severity of mouth sores despite reported diets high in hot, spicey foods. Interestng.
Edward.

New To Site	Need Help	Quick Links
Create An Account General Site Map allnurses.com Journals Terms Of Service Privacy Policy Testimonials Meet Our Staff Advertising Information	Information Center & FAQ Boards of Nursing How-To Video Tutorials Did you forget your password? Compare Membership Contact allnurses.com Text Version Mark All Sections As Read	United States Nursing International Nursing Nursing Specialty Advanced Practice Nursing Critical Care Nursing Nursing Specialties Get In Touch... Find Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter

just an oddity i had to share....

just an oddity i had to share....

Nursing News

Interesting article on ThedaCare's Collaborative Care Model

Possible breakthrough regarding MS

16th Philly area hospital to stop delivering babies: Mercy...

Really interesting article on Indian open hearts

High-Tech Pump Does What Her Heart Can't

Air Force RN Found Not Guilty

California Imposes Stricter Rules Regarding Drug Abuse In...

Are older nurses being forced out of the profession?

An outlook in California?

Australian surgeons successfully separate conjoined twins

Nursing Articles

Society Needs Care Too

Why am I doing this, anyway?

Nurse Heal Thyself

My Papa, why I am the nurse I am today.

I made it through

An angel's gaze

A Sister Never Forgets

Ruby's Marbles

What Do Operating Room Nurses Do?

My Little Old Jedi

I love this job......

"I hear voices"

Preventing FRUTI (Foley Related Urinary Tract Infection) in...

Error and Attitude

It's Just a Shower

Available Topics (tags)