WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: are canker sores always from herpes?

Re: are canker sores always from herpes?

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 05:26:32 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 29 Apr 2002, Amanda wrote: >
>I know that canker sores and cold sores in the mouth are symptoms of
>herpes, but I was just wondering if that is the only cause. I have had
>canker sores periodically appear since I was very young so I know this
>is not a STI I have contracted. I have noticed, however, that my fiance
>gets canker sores much more often than I do (he also had canker sores
>before I met him) and sometimes I wonder if by kissing him when he has
>outbreaks if that will cause me to have an outbreak too? Are some people
>just naturally more affected than others? I guess I just don't
>understand why his is so much worse than mine.
>
>Thanks,
>Amanda.

Amanda,

I have gotten canker sores since I was a small child. There are times more than others that they are worse. I have found stress brings them out for me, too much acid (such as Orange Juice, and I love OJ!), dental work, and illness will also bring them out.

If you are concerned yours could be Herpes, next time you have one, ask your MD to culture it for you. Canker sores are not Herpes, but yours could possibly be just that, and you need to know. When I have Canker sores, they are always inside my mouth, under the tongue and gum line.

I know they are hard to deal with....a lot of pain. Talk to your MD about using Zilactin-B. It is over the counter. Don't use it until you talk with him/her to get their approval. I have found Zilactin-B works better than anything else.

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Robin

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Robin

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional.
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