I have had mouth ulcers for three weeks. They're on my tongue - tip and sides. They are sore and uncomfortable and affecting my speech. Do GPs even see people with mouth ulcers? Bonjela and mouth wash is having no effect except to numb the affected area briefly.
I started with the mouth ulcers 48 hours after I suffered a 'food additive' allergic reaction (GP diagnosed but won't actually test me) which resulted in a rash (like chicken pox which rapidly turned into hives) all over my body, swollen joints and burn sensations, in particular on the palms of my hands. I was already on cetirizine for chronic rhino-sinusitis but was put on fexofenadine instead. I also started with random tummy ache four days ago with frequent toilet trips. I was told mouth ulcers and tummy issues can be connected. the rash did disappear within 48 hours, at the onset of the ulcers but left with a slight itch everywhere.
Other than that, I feel 'okay' if a little tired. Not sure if mouth ulcers is serious enough to warrant a GP visit and the tummy problems are 'manageable' if a little bit of a nuisance because the aches and trips are so random!
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At what point do I say enough is enough and see a GP?
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quarkandmarmite · 20/04/2016 22:08
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