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Flu and burning mouth

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beebee83 · 17/04/2023 21:40

Ok so I've had the flu since Easter was bad blood from nose and dry mouth was waking up with dried blood all over my tongue now since Easter I haven't eaten why as my mouth is burning I had serious ear ache along with still blocked nose and I can't eat I don't know what to do I'm still taking penicillin but the burning in my mouth is so bad I can't eat its getting better as i could t swolle now i can just about, anyone had this before with the flu first time I'm suffering this bad with the flu.
Iv tested for covid but it's negative I'm losing hope all I keep doing is drinking luke tea as I can't eat or drink hot or cold.

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ArcticSkewer · 17/04/2023 22:07

Do your gums look red, or white? Could be lichen planus triggered by a virus

Limboingnow · 17/04/2023 22:18

Try genigel from a chemist. It helps the mouth heal itself and doesn't seem to have side effects

FadedRed · 17/04/2023 22:22

Any white patches in your mouth, Op, especially on your tongue? You could have oral thrush, it’s a common side effect of antibiotics. If it is you need some oral Nystatin.

jeffersonsam · 18/04/2023 12:55

Mouth burning causes due to Allergies or reactions to foods, food flavorings, other food additives, fragrances or dyes, dental materials, or mouth care products.

If you have this issue on short time, then don't worry about this issue. Take some medicine products to heal the flu and burning mouth. Otherwise, you should seek doctor help.

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beebee83 · 18/04/2023 15:37

No I don't have any signs of gum problems just very painful ears along with burning sensation when I'm eating food which I'm struggling to do and I'm still on penicillin from GP oh god will the flu never be the same again 😢

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Starrr123 · 20/04/2023 23:06

@beebee83 did it go the bur ing mouth? X

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beebee83 · 20/04/2023 23:29

@Starrr123 yes it's getting better I can drink a hot tea now I'm hoping tomorrow I can eat food and not luke warm soup. Very weird never had this before.

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JadeandGreen · 20/04/2023 23:34

I had a burning mouth for weeks, was agony. My tongue and roof of my mouth was burning and had ulcers in my cheeks. Hadn't had flu tho. Took antibiotics and they didn't help, turns out I was anaemic. Been taking iron tablets 3 times a day for 2 weeks so far and it's better. Worth checking out.

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beebee83 · 21/04/2023 15:37

@JadeandGreen oh god I'm glad you resolved it dr has put me on strong vitamin supplements something to do with my hypo glad something like this but never thought to ask regarding my iron I might do as no way can I eat anything spicy doesn't even have to be a curry anything with a hint of flavour is killing me.

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JadeandGreen · 21/04/2023 18:00

@beebee83 Yea you should get it checked just to be sure. Hope you get it sorted soon.

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