http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/canker_sores4.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/canker_sores4.rss Earth Clinic's collection of Canker Sore Remedies. Mon, 13 Feb 12 02:17:16 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ALUM_69710 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss1 Thu, 22 Dec 11 16:41:47 -0600 [YEA] Mariana from Roseville, Minnesota writes: "I was surprised to find alum missing from your list of remedies. It would be interesting to see what other folks use this for. It's great for treating canker sores. They go away almost instantly. My mother used this for us when we were kids, and her mother used it too. I think it's a pretty ancient substance that was used widely in the Middle East and Africa. We use the powdered kind that is sold in grocery stores. (It's used in pickling, for crispness. ) Anyhow, what we do to treat a cankersore is merely moisten a Q-tip, and dip it in a very small amount of alum mixed with a teaspoon of warm water. After the alum is on for a few minutes, just rinse your mouth because the alum is very bitter. People also use alum as a mouthwash and to treat gum disease or aching teeth. It's used to treat eczema itching, and styes as well. I'm sure the solution would need to be much milder for use on the eyes, or as a mouthwash, or in treating eczema. Anyway, I hope others might want to mention their experiences with using this common household ingredient. Mariana " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ACV_68987 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss2 Mon, 12 Dec 11 09:17:51 -0600 [WARNING!] Julie from Boston, Ma, Usa writes: "I have Celiac disease which means my body rejects/can not process wheat/barley gutens) One of my symptoms after exposure to wheat are canker sores, I use to suffer from them constantly before I fully cut out wheat. Now I do not eat any wheat or gluten products on purpose, but I live in a gluten filled world so sometimes the slightest bit will slip into a food I eat or personal care product and when that happens: hello cankers! This weekend I was glutened so I decided to try ACV and am now able to say with certainty that my cankers are not caused by bacteria. The bad news? I now look like I lost a fight with a fist! The pain went away, but the lip became swollen at an alarming rate. I used a salt wash to clear the Viniger and now have an aspirin sitting on a sore. The swelling seems to be going down already. If you too suffer with cankers from Celiac issues, take caution as celiac cankers are most likely an acid issue and not bacteria. Too bad I didn't read that before the fat lip! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=SUPPLEMENTS_69038 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss3 Mon, 12 Dec 11 22:08:33 -0600 [YEA] Connie from Slc, Utah, Usa writes: "Hi All ; It's been a 45 yr. search for me. I hope to shorten your suffering. I'll just give you the answer first, or the one that worked for me. Folate/Folic Acid. I need extra, more than the RDA of 400 mcg. , I need 800 mcg. daily in a supplement. Canker sores are a common sign of B12 deficiency, so that's another supplement to consider, especially when one takes Folate, because they are interdependent. Sublinguals are easier for the body to use than oral types. I take large quantities, but I believe most people may need less. Supplements work best when we find our own numbers. My guess is that most people will respond to 500-1000 mcg. daily. Zinc is another supplement that is suggested for canker sores. The RDA is approx. 15 mg. Daily. When I look at the zinc content of foods, it seems difficult to consume that amount, so I supplement with it, 15mg. 2-3 times weekly. But I'm considering a test just to see if I'm in the range somewhere. Folate may also help with other lesions/ulcerations along the GI tract, I've read. I wish I could give this information to my 10 yr. old self, when I lay crumpled on the bathroom floor with a stick of silver nitrate that only made the pain worse.... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=CONSTIPATION_68604 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss4 Wed, 07 Dec 11 09:43:27 -0600 Lars from Nyc, Ny writes: "I have proven over the years that when I have been "irregular" (constipated) - within a day or two non-mouth-bite related canker sores will surface. I believe this is due to build-up of toxins in the body from inability to eliminate them due to the reason I wrote above. The toxins seem to breakout in one of the softest tissues in the body - inside the mouth. Next time you have a break-out of canker sores, take a stool-softener or some other method to induce bowel movements... I have never heard anyone else state that constipation=canker sores, but if my advice helps you, please post your experience. I hope this helps everyone. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=OTC_68305 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss5 Fri, 02 Dec 11 16:10:13 -0600 [YEA] Sfcb1 from San Francisco, Ca Usa writes: "I have used amlexanox paste for several years since my dentist prescribed it for me. It seems to soothe the sore immediately, and it also seems to cut the duration of the canker or prevent it from developing (hallelujah) if I catch it soon enough after I bite my tongue. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=GFD_66255 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss6 Tue, 01 Nov 11 10:38:15 -0500 [YEA] Shaun from York, Uk writes: "My partner (female, 57) has suffered with mouth cankers for as long as she can remember. These are/were incredibly painful. They looked like mini volcano's! They came 'round on a regular basis on gums, tongue and inner lips. We tried just about everything, but with no joy. Then I thought maybe she is gluten sensitive (I had heavily researched gluten sensitivity for my own [now cured skin condition[s], see elsewhere on Earthclinic), and other other 'odd' and seemingly incurable autoimmune-like issues of various friends. The result? Bam! No more mouth cankers. What a joy! To those who do not suffer this issue you just cannot believe the sheer relief that this has brought her. 50 years of doctors efforts had come to nothing. It has now been 2/3 months with no sign of mouth ulcers. As an aside I would suggest to ANYONE that if you have some sort of seemingly incurable issue (candida, cankers, anaemia, IBS, ear pain, brain fog, rheumatoid arthritis etc., etc. , or indeed... Whatever) that you very, very strongly consider some form of gluten sensitivity. Sadly my partners father also suffers from canker issue (and stomach problems), but as he is 85 and bread is something of a holy social and ethnic issue with him he will just not accept the fact that gluten is his problem. Nevertheless we will keep trying to convince him! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=GFD_64673 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss7 Thu, 06 Oct 11 22:36:10 -0500 [YEA] Jon from Defiance, Oh writes: "For years I suffered from canker sores, joint pain, sudden weakness, sharp pains throughout my body, and acid reflux. When the stomach cramps set in, that was the red flag: I was gluten intolerant. For those of you suffering from chronic canker sores, it is a food allergy and one of the symptoms of gluten intolerance. As damage occurs to your intestines, your ability to absorb certain vitamins (like vitamin B) can cause your immune system to attack the inside of your mouth because it responds to certain substances that may be left behind after eating. For me, the trigger was citric acid, but the primary cause was gluten. Now I don't get canker sores unless I eat something with gluten in it. I can even have drinks and foods with citric acid in it and not get them if I'm avoiding gluten. If you are only getting them infrequently then I would suspect that you are just low in vitamin B, but for those of you getting this painful mouth ulcer regularly, you might want to get tested for gluten intolerance. Just thought I'd put in my experiences and two-cents since I see so many myths circulating around about canker sores since there is no definite answer on what causes them. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=HEARTBURN_64681 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss8 Thu, 06 Oct 11 22:57:41 -0500 Ron from Mexico City, Mexico writes: "I have been taking heartburn pills to lower my acid level because my doctor said canker sores are from too much acid. It works like a charm! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=OTC_63630 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss9 Tue, 20 Sep 11 12:53:45 -0500 [YEA] Wesley from Aiken, Sc, Usa writes: "I read earlier today about the aspirin method of getting rid of the pain from canker sores, and seeing that I have had a very large canker on the side of my tongue for the past 3 days that has stopped me from eating, and made talking and drinking liquids only when necessary I decided to try it. Only problem is I am at work and no one had an aspirin. One of my co-workers when asked about an aspirin said, "I have a goody powder. " So I tried it... It worked GREAT!!! Stung really bad at first... Kinda like some one sticking a hot poker through my tongue but after about 30 seconds the pain seemed to vanish. I was able to eat my lunch without wincing everytime I chewed. I still had a small amount of sensitivity on that side but nowhere near the pain I have been experiencing the past few days. It has now been about 2 1/2 hours since and still hardly no pain... Just a slight amount of sensitivity. I would definitely reccommend this to anyone with canker sores!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ALUM_62067 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss10 Fri, 26 Aug 11 23:04:54 -0500 [YEA] Mikayla from Toronto, On, Canada writes: "Wow, alum works! I never get canker sores, but a few days ago, I got itchy red hives on my torso as well as 6 canker sores under my tongue and my cheeks. I've had several surgeries but have never been in such pain in my life! So bizarre that such a little thing can cause so much discomfort. Anyway, after reading the comments, I tried Alum and so far it's amazing. It has really numbed the canker sores. I can eat!! My only caution is because it does numb so well, be aware not to bite your cheek accidently. I did that and another canker sore developed; but the overall relief is so worth it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ASPIRIN_60832 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss11 Mon, 08 Aug 11 10:28:22 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Jessie from Woodburn, Or writes: "Well, I tried the aspirin remedy, for a canker sore between my upper lip and gums... Cannot smile can barely talk. ALMOST cant even eat... I took off the rubberlike coating of the aspirin and shook out the powder then set it directly on the canker sore. VERY painful for a moment.... But its a good way to stop the pain of the ulcer :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ASPIRIN_60419 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss12 Mon, 01 Aug 11 18:33:21 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Jill67 from Youngsville, Nc, Us writes: "This does help immensely. I recently developed a mouth full of sores. Talk about pain. I'm still not sure what caused this because I never get them. I don't think it actually "cures" them, but it makes them feel better right away. I just let one dissolve in my mouth as close to the sore as possbile. No need to make a paste as aspirin dissolves very easily. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=PH_58754 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss13 Fri, 01 Jul 11 10:59:51 -0500 Cheese Head from Madison, Wisconsin writes: "Earth Clinic, please post this at the top of the canker sore list. Alum etc are cures for an outbreak of canker sores. The underlying factor is an acid ph. Try your Apple Cider Vinegar with a half teaspoon of baking soda 3 times per day or use a highly alkalizing food such as green magma.... 2 tsp in water 3 times per day and you will get rid of the current outbreak and not get them any more. Stay off of acid foods like white flour, sugar and you'll be rid of them for good. Thanks to Ted and all at earth clinic, , , , The cheese head.. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=OTC_55894 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss14 Fri, 06 May 11 00:02:27 -0500 Rita from Industry, Ca writes: "I've suffered from canker sores since childhood- as an adult I was prescibed ranitidine for stomachaches and after a year I noticed my monthly canker outbreaks fanished!! Ranitidine is now a over the counter generic acid reducer at Walmart and virtually all pharmacies -- it's a MIRACLE- I highly reccommend trying it " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ALUM_55455 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss15 Wed, 27 Apr 11 16:50:06 -0500 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Kimkat from Hingham, Ma writes: "omg alum - I just applied to 4 cankers in my mouth and the smaller cankers on inside of lips felt a sting and then a little better instantly, achy but a little better---- BUT the almost centimeter size one on tongue- GOD HELP ME THE PAIN IS INTENSE. I couldn't keep the alum on for long for that one, 30 seconds and almost passed out. BUT I will try again~ I drooled like a fool but been doing that all day. I have eaten NOTHING today the pain got so bad and that is with double dose ibuprofen on board for 3 days. Anyone had luck with this stuff and large cankers of the tongue?? I might have to call my doctor for painkillers - this is almost unbearable (yes I have a low threshhold for pain) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=OP_53418 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss16 Sat, 12 Mar 11 10:44:05 -0600 [YEA] Jon from Pueblo, Co writes: "I am a 69 year old male, and have suffered most of my life with canker sores. I've treated them with many things, including alum... "ouch!!! " and H2O2, but found relief using echineasa / golden seal in a liquid herbal solution, applied with a cotton swab. AND the BEST solution: oil pulling! I have been using this technique once daily now for well over a year, for the general health benefits. OP leaves your mouth clean and promotes rapid healing after "biting your cheek" or upon noticing a canker sore coming on. When I think I have a canker starting, I will add a session of OP. I think that I have only had one canker sore this past year that lingered past two or three days. I recommend using either sunflower oil or virgin coconut oil, available at natural grocers or health food stores. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ACV_53199 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss17 Sun, 06 Mar 11 11:27:43 -0600 [YEA] Cindy from Huntington, In writes: "I start taking apple cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice every morning because I had just heard that it was good for you and thought I'd try it. Well I always had about 3 canker sores in my mouth at a time, it was seldom that I didn't have at least one, I have been drinking the ACV daily for about a year now and I hardly ever get them, if I do, they don't last. If I skip a couple days I am sure to have a canker sore. It doesn't make since that drinking something that acidic keeps them away but I'm so thankful that it does!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ACV_52695 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss18 Mon, 21 Feb 11 13:28:35 -0600 [YEA] Ann from Bangkok, Thailand writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for canker sores I drink ACV for digestive purposes a glass each evening. I have had a hurting canker sore on the tip of my tongue for almost a week and today it was as painful as day one. Slowly drinking vinegar and water combo this eve I noticed that it didn't even burn the sore and actually made it feel better. I held sips in my mouth for a few minutes a couple of times over about a half hour and the pain is far less. Just a couple table spoons in a glass of water. To think I am 60 and am just now finding a remedy of this life long ailment." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ALUM_52641 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss19 Sat, 19 Feb 11 17:20:23 -0600 [YEA] Bg from Lakewood, Oh writes: "I'm really prone to canker sores if I bite the inside of my lip, or if my diet becomes too acidic (too much coffee, caffeine, beer, fruits, chocolate, sweets, etc. ) I used to use a prescription paste which I haven't been able to get out here (Kenalog in Orabase? I think) which worked wonders and would quite literally get rid of my sores overnight. Since I've been unable to get that prescription filled, I needed a different remedy, so I went with alum. My only quip with alum is that it tastes NAAAAASTY. Seriously, if you swallow it, you will probably vomit. Bitter, awful, disgusting taste--BUT it works like a dream on canker sores and dries them out after a few applications. I usually daub a bit on the sore with a wet Q-tip, then let it sit there and dry for about five minutes before rinsing out my mouth and/or brushing my teeth (because the taste just sticks to your tongue). The more stubborn sores still take a few days to go away, but the alum seems to alleviate the pain and bring down the swelling and the size of the sore almost immediately. I highly recommend this remedy -- just remember not to swallow or spit it out before your five minutes are up." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=YOGURT_50428 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss20 Sat, 01 Jan 11 14:45:19 -0600 [YEA] Whitney from Livonia, Mi writes: "Years ago a friend of mine had a mouth full of canker sores. Everything the dr gave her never worked includin lanicaine, she couldn't talk or function. After months of going through this we tried natural home remidies and found out it was great. Yogurt, the kind that has fruit on the bottom, the kind you stir to mix up, this activates the live cultures in it to soothe the pain and get to the real problem. Which is a intestinal flura upset. Yogurt balances all this out and within eating 1 to 2 or three a day all canker sores will be gone within 24 to 48 hours. I have recomdend this to other friends and even did this with my girls when they were little, worked everytime. The best thing about this is anyone from babies to adults can eat this, and is so much cheaper than a dr appointment and perscriptions that aren't always going to work. Good luck to everyone. And I hope you find this helpful." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=IBUPROFEN_50103 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss21 Thu, 23 Dec 10 23:36:29 -0600 [YEA] Mary from Philadelphia, Pa writes: "Thank you!!!! This afternoon a canker sore became incredibly painful. Tried salt water. Tried lisine. Came here and tried Apple Cider Vinegar. All either did nothing or made it hurt more. Kept reading here and saw all the good aspirin reports. Didn't have aspirin so I used ibuprofen instead. Oh my goodness, it's now numb. No pain at all. Even if it doesn't last, a bit of relief is a godsend! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=TEATREE_46025 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss22 Thu, 09 Sep 10 21:27:08 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Heidi from Van Nuys, Ca, Usa writes: "Yay - My second painful canker sore just showed up yesterday, and last night it woke me up from my sleep. I tried dobbing some tea tree oil on it with a q-tip, and the pain was immediately eased enough to get back to sleep. I don't know if it will help speed the healing, but it does certainly help a great deal with the pain!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ALUM_42743 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss23 Tue, 01 Jun 10 13:58:14 -0500 [YEA] Pcheeks from Washington, Dc, Usa writes: "I have always had problems with canker sores. I usually just wait it out or apply some numbing gel. This time I got one on my tongue. It was sooo painful and wouldn't go away. I found this website and tried alum. It really really burned the first time I used it. To the point of tears but after 3-4 applications (48 hours) it was gone! I definitely recommend this." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=ASPIRIN_40729 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss24 Fri, 02 Apr 10 12:24:08 -0500 Cynthia from Jacksonville, Alabama writes: "Thanks so much for this site! I wish I had it years ago and would have endured a lot less suffering! I tried the aspirin on the canker and it worked beautifully! I had one between my gum and my lip. I stuck an aspirin on it as per the various ppl's posts and let it sit for about 30 mins. The surrounding skin felt a little funny for awhile but the canker itself seemed to be gone completely. It was definately worth it. It's like it just shriveled up and closed up. Boy what a miracle! This site is a Godsend- thank you everybody! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/canker_sores.html&name=WATER-PULLING_40260 /CURES/canker_sores4.rss25 Sat, 20 Mar 10 22:57:43 -0500 [YEA] Msg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "i tried oil pulling with water instead of oil. i have been having recurrent canker sores for the past 3 years. after a week of "water pulling" they are greatly reduced. i spit out the water when it gets too much volume, and just continue with new water. i drink after cleaning my mouth when i'm done pulling. "