9.26.2005

For a few weeks, my gums were very tender and I had a pretty bad canker sore. The gums would bleed whenever I tried to brush, and the sore made eating, and sometimes even talking, pretty painful. I was prescribed something called “Magic Mouthwash” – a 5 or 6 ingredient concoction that included, among other things, Benadryl, Mylanta, and liquid lidocaine. I used this mouthwash in conjunction with my already prescribed Nystatin (an antibiotic mouthwash), an over the counter alcohol-free mouthwash called Prevention, and a home-made saltwater solution. It is my understanding that the bleeding/sores are normal for somebody with my condition, and not an indication that my condition might be worsening. In any case, the sores/bleeding has pretty much cleared up for now. The gums are still a bit tender, but that’s the worst of it. I continue to use the Nystatin and Prevention, and the other solutions will remain in my medicine cabinet until they might be needed again (which is hopefully never).