Sore throat w/ Swollen gums & Mouth Problems.

luis m · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

my gf has the same problem right now her gums swelled up really bad last night she has 3 blisters on her tongue and a bunch in her mouth...she hasnt really had feveers any more except for like the first couple of days. She doesnt feel to tired altho for a while she really felt like vomiting and never did. We thought it was mono but she tested negative yet the doctor warned us is was to early to tell...then they tested strep that was negative as well. The problem is that shes on an antibiotic...im not sure if all antibiotics have penacilin or not...thing is you guys have said the antibiotic make it worse well when they did the blood tests they found she also had a bladder infection...what to do...? I dont know stop the antibiotics cause it makes the mono or w.e. it is worse or keep her on it because of the bladder infection? Help someone!

luis m · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

my gf has thr same problem blister on tongue 3 of them and numerous ones in her mouth she had a fever first couple days but not no more the blisters are recent shes had this really bad soar throat they said it wasnt strep and was to early to test for mono...but they tested anyways and came up negative. They gave her antibiotics I dont know the name off hand do all antibiotics have penicillan in them? well since she has been to the doctors she hasnt gotten better...I think the antibiotics make it worse her gums swelled up last night..problem is I want her to stop takin the antibiotics because of the swelling and blisters but she has a bladder infection I dont know what to do someone help !

elliemae · Newbie Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

this is called coxsackie illness. it is a form of hand, foot mouth disease. It is viral and antibiotics will not help. Unfortunately the only thing you can do is to try to stay hydrated and stay away from people. It is very contagious! Look it up on the internet and you will find all your answers!
Best wishes!

sarahsehee · Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2008 Posts: 1

So, I had all the above symptoms as well back in January of '08. I had what I thought was a flu or strep throat. I had a fever, achiness, sore mouth, inflamed gums, over 15-20 canker sores on my tongue, inside my cheeks, on the roof of my mouth, and several cold sores on my bottom lip. My throat was so sore, I could barely swallow water. My idiot doctor told me it was a flu and told me to drink lots of water and sleep. Later I did some research and figured it was gingivostomatitis. I had NEVER had cold sores in my life before this occurance. Now I get cold sores every once in a while. I must have gotten them from a friend or my boyfriend. The information below may help and an anti-viral like Acyclovir. Hope this is helpful, because I remember how painful and awful it was.

http://dermatology.about.com/cs/oralherpes/a/oralherpesbasic.htm
Fever Blisters - Primary Infection
The first time the skin in or around the mouth comes in contact with the herpes simplex virus; the outbreak occurs inside the mouth -- on the gums, tongue, and throat. This is called gingivostomatitis. This first infection occurs most often in childhood, and the highest incidence of infection occurs between 6 months and three years of age. Children get pain, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and may have difficulty swallowing. These symptoms last for about a week and resolve spontaneously. Children with gingivostomatitis are at risk for dehydration if the pain keeps them from drinking fluids. Water-based popsicles are sometimes used to provide hydration and pain relief.

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