Hello,

I was on Methotrexate but had to stop 6 weeks ago as I had a mouth full of ulcers and a very sore throat. I am still in the same state and wonder if anyone else has experienced this for as long a period of time?

I did not think the Mtx was doing much for me but I know now that it was as I have been in agony for the past 5 weeks. The Rheumy nurse wants me to try Penicillamine instead but my gp does not want me to take anything until my mouth is better - I have a referral to see someone about this.

I am due to fly out to Australia to visit my son in 5 weeks time and at the moment I don't feel fit enough to travel. Between pain, exhaustion, ash clouds and BA strikes I wonder if we will ever get there!

Any hints/advice would be much appreciated.

Love

Karen

Hi Karen,

My daughter gets a lot of mouth ulcers and swears by Oraldene mouthwash, she says it really helps the pain.
Hope you can get yours cleared up soon.

Love, Doreen xx

Hi Karen,

I'm Lorna, I am on MTX I feel tired at times when I take it but otherwise ok. Like Doreen says Oraldene is a very good mouthwash and does help mouth and throat conditions, I do hope you get sorted out soon with medication. Hopefully you will get away to see your son in Australia have a wonderful holiday and a safe journey. Take care Lorna x

Hello Karen#ouchy not nice sorry hear you got mouth ulcers,can be so sore.
id ask gp to take look or call rheumy nurse.
Ive have re occuring mouth ulcers,when i get a cluster of them m gp gives me a yellow paste to apply works wonders.
take care.
have fab holiday
melly

Hi Karen

Sorry you're having a bad time with mouth ulcers. You could try gargling with Tea Tree oil (diluted).

Lyn