canker sores

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I have been on Trileptal 600mg 2x a day for about a month. It took 2 more months to work up to that. Recently I go from one canker sore to another. Has anyone else had this problem or is it unrelated? I read something about a B12 deficiency causing canker sores possibly. Is that related to Trileptal?

Thanks. May seem silly put they are so bad it hurts to eat, talk and sometimes even swallow so I have to figure this out.
Erin
 
If you're low in folate and/or B12, that can trigger canker sores. Many of the anti-seizure meds interfere with our folate and B12 levels, so you may want to ask your doctor about adding a vitamin supplement.

Canker sores can also be triggered by things like food sensitivities (chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, cheese and highly acidic foods), or conditions celiac disease, so you may want to rule out other causes just to be on the safe side.

Have you tried Anbesol for the pain? It can help.
 
There is also a rinse called Amosan that helps them heal much faster.

It worked for me & it doesn't sting.
 
Sorry about the canker sores...they really do hurt. I doubt they do the following treatment anymore, but years ago (about40) I was re-vaccinated for smallpox which cured my long history of canker sores. Just a little medical trivia from days gone by as to what was acceptable treatment. Epileric and Nakamova gave some great modern suggestions.

Also, if it hurts to swallow you may want to see an ENT doctor or your primary care physician.
Hope you feel better soon.

Mary
 
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