Im posting this so I dont go mad. I feel almost as though Im going to break and I need to get it out. Im embarrassed and dont want people to be disgusted by me but I need some moral support, prayers and maybe guidance. Since Wednesday afternoon for the only time in my life I have been plagued by a mouthful of canker sores. A MOUTH FULL. I have counted about 25-30 all going on at once. All over my tongue, throat, roof, gums, lips and cheeks. I cant even bear to look at them anymore. The pain is as excruciating as you can imagine. It hurts to talk, it hurts to swallow, it hurts to drink water of any temperature. AND MY HEAD HURTS CONSTANTLY. Wednesday morning I was diagnosed in Conroe with a fever and strep throat, and was given a shot and antibiotics. By Thursday afternoon the canker sores had overtaken the strep, so I arranged to see my local doctor Friday morning. I was diagnosed with CANKER SORES (duh) and given a different antibiotic, ibuprofen 600 for pain and a magic mouth wash. Its now Monday morning with no noticeable change. Ive called the doctor back and also spoke to MyNurseLine through my insurance and they have both said wait for the medicine to do its work and the most info Ive received from them on how this nightmare has happened is you got sick (with strep) and the virus had an opportunity to attack while your immune system was compromised. I forced myself to go to the NIN concert on Saturday evening because I didnt want to eat $180 worth of concert tickets and made the best of it although I was miserable. But I have missed 3 days of work now, and I make my living by talking to people. Im going in today just so I can try and start to feel normal again... but I honestly hope I dont have to talk to anybody. I feel disgusting. My mouth is on fire right now and I would do anything to just be able to drink some cold water when I desire some. Its amazing how much we take our health for granted when we lose a part of it. Im reaching out because maybe one of you has a piece of advice for me on how to end this nightmare now. Some of you might think Im whining but Ive held back until the point of desperation. I just want some relief from this insanity. Ive never even heard of anything like this before. What can I do to make my damn mouth better? What would you do in my shoes?
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 11:44:26 +0000
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