Radiator heat and canker sores?, Is there a connection? Options

[Prison System]

Well, here's the scenaRio. I'm sleeping next to a radiator and have developed canker sores in my mouth, I'm not definitely sure if it's associated because of the heat, but it hurts in a disturbing/annoying way. I've scooped around a bit and read that the lack of iron and B-vitamins could be the causing factor. Anyways, I'm currently mouth-splashing some liquor in order to ease the pain.

[Virgil Inferno]

Well, here's the scenaRio. I'm sleeping next to a radiator and have developed canker sores in my mouth, I'm not definitely sure if it's associated because of the heat, but it hurts in a disturbing/annoying way. I've scooped around a bit and read that the lack of iron and B-vitamins could be the causing factor. Anyways, I'm currently mouth-splashing some liquor in order to ease the pain.

Canker sores are not typically caused by external factors (provided they ARE canker sores, and not cold sores, which are a different breed of irritation), and can be produced by any number of physiological conditions. However, it's possible that they can be exacerbated by heat and humidity, although usually the type that you find in a tropical environment where other cool stuff like fungi and lesions thrive. Still, there's no way to say that the moist heat from the radiator isn't irritating them, especially if they're caused by an immunological catalyst or vitamin deficiency.
You might try a weak solution of baking soda and warm water, or 50/50 hydrogen peroxide and water as a mouth rinse. It may help clear them up faster. If they persist, I would seek treatment just in case your immune system has taken a vacation. Otherwise, they should go away on their own.

[Yoder]

The best cure for canker sores is fresh sage. Just get you a leave or two, roll it up, put it in your mouth, bite on it to release the essential oils, and place it on the sore for 20-30 mins. It usually gets rid of them in 24 hours. I have 3 sage plants in my yard just for canker sores.

[Virgil Inferno]

Seeing as how Yoder is much, much, much older, and somewhat wiser, I would try the sage. Sounds logical. Try not to smoke it.

[Prison System]

Hey guys, thx for the advice. Sage? I'll give it a try. The worst thing is when you get 'em on the tongue, oh boy that's torture.

[HackerJacks]

I know a dentist. I get what is basically medical grade hydrochloric acid. It comes in this little Q-tip with a breakable capsule on top. This dark brown sludge drips into the Q-tip. The pain is so intense for about 2 seconds before the skin on your lip dies and turns to a dull grey. The sore is completely annihilated in that two seconds and you have this sensationless grey wound for about 3 days before it heals.


The sage approach sounds appealing. I might try that next time.

[Yoder]

Seeing as how Yoder is much, much, much older, and somewhat wiser, I would try the sage. Sounds logical. Try not to smoke it.

[Flack]

I get these from time to time. Mine are almost always directly related to stress. Never tried the sage thing, but I do keep a small bottle of Ambesol in my travel bag.