Mouth Sores
 

Recently I have been getting black mouth sores on the inside of my cheek....
My Dr always checks for them, but until recently, I haven't had them. I know it is a sign of something, I just can't remember what! I just know it's not a good sign...they go away after several days, but then I just got another one.
I am NOT on any type of chemo currently, which is generally a cause.

Anyone?

It's a mystery to me too. Usually I have them within a few days of PRBC transfusion. Curently off Exjade for another week or so - I thought there was a connection, but the sore I'm dealing with now has been the most painful and long-lasting. I guess for me it's just a risk involved with living with regular transfusions. None of the usual mouthwashes that have been helpful to me so far have done anything for this nasty little $#%@^#.:cool:

hi ric...
Funny, I do need a tranfusion tomorrow.......or do you get them after? I have been getting a lot of transfusions and am now on Procrit weekly......
Mine don't hurt, per se...

Well, I saw the Doc today and he said they are blood blisters, not mouth sores...I guess I have been biting the inside of my cheek when I sleep?

my dad had those a couple of times. dr said his plts were low which they were but can't remember how low. maybe in the 20s or so

Hi Bebop!
How are you holding up! Thanks for keeping in touch!

Hi Cheri,

I remember getting them when my platelets were low. They can even occur on the roof of your mouth and places where you can't bite.

cheri I am hanging on. almost a year now and the anniversary is quickly approaching. kind of feeling rough at the moment. good to see you hon.

Cheri;
Are you on any type of antibiotics? I know when my husband is on IV Vancomycin - or when I have given it to him at home via his PICC line and an intermate - he always gets mouth sores. Rocephin does the same thing to him. Ask your Dr. to order you "Swish and Swallow". It is a combination of 4 different things - but soothes the mouth, and lets you eat. All druggists that I know are able to mix it. Good Luck to You. :o