lumpy, sore tongue and cheeks

angel-delight_5

Hello out there, last Thursday we had a takeaway curry from Asda, the sort that you reheat at home. Since then I've had burning pain on my lips, my inner cheeks feel like the skin is going to peel off, and in the last couple of days I've developed quite large lumps at the back of my tongue, along with ulcers on and underneath my tongue. Been to see my GP today and he's baffled but prescribed me some Adcortyl paste to try and sooth my mouth. OH (who also ate the curry) has similar symptoms but not to the same degree. Anyone else had these problems or can shed some light on what it could be?

elvis_bloggs

Oh dear, sounds nasty...allergy perhaps.??

angel-delight_5

Possibly, I guess. Did originally think it may be thrush, but doctor has discounted that. Wonder how long it'll all last if it is an allergy?

Toothsmith

Allergy is possible, but unlikely with both of you suffering from it.

Are you regular curry-eaters? Could possibly be a chemical trauma if you're not used to all the spices.

My most likely guess would be the curry was simply too hot (Temperature wise) and you've both burnt/scalded the inside of your mouths. That would give all the symptoms you describe. It's definitly something to do with the curry, as it's affected you both.

Don't be too concerened that your GP had no idea. Doctors are pretty rubbish on mouths from my experience, but they only do a couple of hours on them in all of their training :rolleyes: Not fond of the idea of him prescribing stuff without forming a diagnosis either. Simple salty water mouthwashes should help sooth it whilst it heals itself, and not harm anything, or disguise anything if it's more serious.

I would pop and see your dentist though, (assuming you're registered with one) if it isn't much better by the end of the weekend.

Ted_Hutchinson

If you still think it is an adverse reaction to something in the curry, as opposed to it simply being too hot, have a look at the comprehensive information Allergy clinic info and the information pages from Surrey curry club but in my view Asda's would soon have something like this off the shelves if it contained too much colour or spice or additive to meet the rules.

funkymonkey

i would say aslong as the swelling doesnt get worse stick to cool drinks and bonjella to sooth the iritation. It is quite common for foods to iritate an existing problem which may have been some kind of infection wether it be bacterial, viral or thrush related and this may well have been gum related also. It is very rare for someone to have a reaction to foods whilst they are still in the mouth but then once swallowed have no further problems. If a reaction to the food was to occure you would also have blisters in your oesophegous, you may have been sick that night etc which would be the bodies natural defence against such matters.

drink plenty of fluids and take regular pain killers if necesary - but make sure you take them with food! also as toothsmith suggests - visit your dentist!

atomicangel_2

I think you should try some homeopathic medicine like arnica 30 degrees you can buy from boots or superdrug this should help heal the damage

angel-delight_5

Thanks for all your suggestions, would much rather use something like salt water or a homoeopathic medicine than a prescribed medicine, just didn't know who to turn to for the best. Going to try salt water now.

Bendybops19

Has it got any better yet angel-delight? x

Savvy_Sue

Toothsmith wrote:

Allergy is possible, but unlikely with both of you suffering from it.

A few years back, the in-laws found that they were getting itchy. F-i-L worse than M-i-L, but I think even B-i-L was suffering to a certain extent. Couldn't work it out, but eventually decided it might be a different brand of Cheese and Onion crisps they were eating. It definitely affected them all, and stopped when they stopped eating those crisps.

So while I agree allergy is unlikely if more than one person is suffering, it's not impossible.