Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 I have a tongue sore from MTX which won't go away - I've tried Vit.E, Lysine, B6, B12, and camphophenic. I take 1.6 mg of folic acid a day. Any suggestions? I've had it about 3 months. It doesn't hurt, but it looks AWFUL. Thanks, <Editors Note: Awhile back I remember a member telling us they took 5mg of folic acid six days a week and that it was approved by their rheumatologist. Maybe your rheumy would approve a higher dose than the 1.6 than you are taking?> Worth a try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Awhile back there was mention of a red mouthwash for mouth sores. I don't take mtx so I didn't pay too much attention but maybe someone else remembers what it is called or maybe your druggist will know. Upstate NY Peggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 When I was on the MTX in the pill form I did have some sores but they didn't last too long. I took 1 mg of folic acid daily to help with that. After I went to the injectable MTX, I didn't have any mouth sores. I am no longer on it though since I was switched to Arava (which is on hold for two weeks to see if we can get my white count back up) and Enbrel. I hope they get better! Take care, D in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 In a message dated 08/07/2001 11:45:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sdcreate@... writes: << After I went to the injectable MTX, I didn't have any mouth sores. >> Thanks Sara - Unfortunately I have the sores and I'm on the injectable - I'm starting to think I just have to tolerate them for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 I take what is called Stanford Mouth Wash. My mother-in-law first told me about it when she had Sjogrens. I started because of MTX sores. The pharmasist makes it up. It's basically Benedryl and Lidocane. It works great. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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