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JMSA · 08/07/2023 19:20

I get one spot on the tip of my tongue maybe 2 - 3 times a year. It isn't painful but does nip a bit, and I just can leave it alone. I'm always rubbing it against my teeth.
It is driving me INSANE. They generally last about a week and then disappear. And when I say a spot, it isn't actually filled with anything Blush It's more like a bump in the skin.
I always thought I got them when my sugar intake was too high, but I'm on a diet this time so that definitely doesn't fit.
Does anyone else get them? And how do you get rid?
Thanks.

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JMSA · 08/07/2023 19:20

Sorry, here it is.

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MaryShelley1818 · 08/07/2023 19:24

It's just a tongue ulcer. Very very common.

whatfreshheck · 08/07/2023 19:26

I I get these all the time. Normally when I'm run down/ stresses. Try some bonjela, anbesol or igloo. X

whatfreshheck · 08/07/2023 19:27

Should say it's a mouth ulcer! Nothing to worry about x

JMSA · 08/07/2023 19:30

Thank you all!

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TheChosenTwo · 08/07/2023 19:31

I get them too, viciously painful little bastards! Think they’re quite normal though, mine do go away in a day or two.

JMSA · 08/07/2023 19:32

TheChosenTwo · 08/07/2023 19:31

I get them too, viciously painful little bastards! Think they’re quite normal though, mine do go away in a day or two.

They are just awful. Think I'll go and out some ice on it.

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PurpleWisteria1 · 08/07/2023 19:33

Tongue ulcer. Often caused by lack of iron or if you are run down. Up your iron intake and make sure you are getting enough vitamins / minerals / healthy eating and sleep.

Sweetlily99 · 08/07/2023 19:39

Yes I get them l. Very often when run down. Igloo gel helps stop me rubbing and biting.

B vitamins and folic acid are good for oral health. X

Brainfogmcfogface · 08/07/2023 19:42

I get these all the time, like constantly, had no idea they were due to being run down, makes total sense though.. I do pop them as thought they were just trapped saliva, so guessing I shouldn’t be doing that!

JMSA · 08/07/2023 19:43

Brainfogmcfogface · 08/07/2023 19:42

I get these all the time, like constantly, had no idea they were due to being run down, makes total sense though.. I do pop them as thought they were just trapped saliva, so guessing I shouldn’t be doing that!

Mine seems to be hollow, like a ring of skin.

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JMSA · 08/07/2023 19:45

Never heard of igloo gel. Thanks everyone. What you're saying makes sense, as I'm definitely not sleeping enough. And recently finished school for the summer holidays (Scotland), so possibly am a bit run down.

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