Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Same thing happened to me last month. I soon ended up with both conjunctivitis and a bad strep. Doctor prescribed antibiotics and all cleared up. I assumed that my immune system was/is weak. Since then, I haven’t had trouble with canker sores (just came back from the Dentist and all was well). Bonnie – DX 2/2006 From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Tipton Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 12:41 PM Subject: Canker Sores Over the past three to four weeks I've had a problem with canker sores in my mouth. No sooner than one heals another appears. Has anyone else had a problem with canker sores? Can this be a sign that my immune system is getting weaker? I've had CLL since June of 2001 Thanks, Tipton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have not had problems with canker sores, but did have problems with cold sores when my immune system was a mess. IVIG seems to be keeping that and the other infections under control. Pat Kennedy Canker Sores Over the past three to four weeks I've had a problem with canker sores in my mouth. No sooner than one heals another appears. Has anyone else had a problem with canker sores? Can this be a sign that my immune system is getting weaker? I've had CLL since June of 2001 Thanks, Tipton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I have had the same problem - a month of mouth sores, one after another, then they went away completely (knock wood - btw, gargling helps). I think the other posters are right: that it's a dip in the immune system. Im the course of my " remission " I've been through periods of great health, then dipped into periods of curious infections that are not related to IVG levels - though you should ask your MD about that. A few summers ago, I was laid out flat by a mysterious fever, exhaustion, and weight loss that no one could figure out. My bloods were good. Last winter it was finger infections - one after another. But it went away. This winter it's a chronic low-grade sinus infection. My strategy now is to deal with it immediately. It's a new world and my old healing patterns are not operating. Salt water is one of my best friends. At the first sign of infection, the hand specialist told me to soak my fingers in salt water. I also gargle in salt water, and have just decided that a Neti pot might be the answer for the sinuses. L-Lysine vitamins also help. I truly hope this helps you with this painful and annoying problem. Most important, though, is to keep your MD in the loop to keep track of your blood levels. Best wishes, Marietta > > I have not had problems with canker sores, but did have problems with > cold sores when my immune system was a mess. IVIG seems to be keeping > that and the other infections under control. > > Pat Kennedy > > > Canker Sores > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Over the past three to four weeks I've had a problem with canker sores > in my mouth. No sooner than one heals another appears. Has anyone else > had a problem with canker sores? > > > > > > Can this be a sign that my immune system is getting weaker? > > > > > > I've had CLL since June of 2001 > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Tipton > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Canker sores can be real problems in patients with CLL and lymphomas, as well as anyone on chemotherapy. Two approaches that I have seen help are: 1. Vitamin C: usually just 500 mg daily. Some physicians do not like patients to be on vitamin C during chemotherapy, but after chemothearpy it may help. 2. Increase the dose of the anti-viral being used, either Valtrex, Famvir, or acyclovir. Rick Furman, MD > > Over the past three to four weeks I've had a problem with canker sores in my > mouth. No sooner than one heals another appears. Has anyone else had a > problem with canker sores? > > Can this be a sign that my immune system is getting weaker? > > I've had CLL since June of 2001 > > Thanks, > Tipton > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have heard often that mouth sores (cankers) are caused by a lysine deficiency...unless of course the canker is caused by accidental trauma. It may also be a vit C and B deficiency as well, however I do believe that some supplemental lysine will take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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