Did you know that lupus mouth sores are one type of sores we can experience? We can have sores that are in our nose and vagina/genital area too. These sores can help our doctors determine if we’re in an active flare-up so be honest with them even if you feel embarrassed that it’s not in a typical location.

These sores can be red with white lines to the middle, feel raw and painful, or painless and more of white color with red in the middle. They are red bumps similar to cold sores and can be open or filled with clear fluid. They do not cluster but you can have multiple in different areas of your body.

You have a few options in terms of treatment and even prevention! You can take acyclovir which is an Rx and NOT a natural remedy. There is a ton of natural remedies for lupus mouth sores (any sore really). An anti-inflammatory diet that that is personalized to your needs will help prevent ALL lupus symptoms, especially this. Sugar and processed foods feed inflammation and leaky gut which is one underlying trigger of pain and lupus symptoms. Some supplements that are helpful for prevention and treatment are l-lysine, oregano, and wormwood. CBD oil is one of the best remedies to help alleviate pain and redness when going through a current flare. Add it topically as often as you need.

CAUSES OF LUPUS MOUTH SORES

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• Acidic and inflammatory foods
• General inflammation in the body
• Hormonal changes
• Vitamin deficiencies or “low normals”
• Medications

Did you know that more than 40% of people with lupus deal with mouth sores? It can be embarrassing, painful, and so frustrating. When our lupus is out of control, our symptoms of course follow. While this isn’t a serious symptom to have, it doesn’t make it any easier knowing we have to deal with them! When you start to feel or see lupus mouth sores, nose sores, or even vaginally it’s important to let your doctor know because this is usually a sign of an active flare-up. That doesn’t mean, if you don’t have any, you’re not actively flaring, it’s just very common.

There are multiple triggers of lupus mouth sores which can be overwhelming, but let’s look at it like this: Now that we know our triggers, we can try our best to avoid them by making a conscious effort to do what’s best for our…