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Does Anyone Suffer Badly With Sore Tongue And Mouth And No Voice With 3 Weeks

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Kilmacthomas

I'm on Rhituximab infusions

November 22, 2021
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Members shared their experiences with throat, mouth, and voice issues while on various RA medications, with many describing sore tongues,... Read more

Members shared their experiences with throat, mouth, and voice issues while on various RA medications, with many describing sore tongues, hoarseness, lost voices lasting weeks to months, and recurring throat infections. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped them, including taking folic acid or calcium folinate for methotrexate side effects, using Magic Mouthwash by prescription, trying acid reflux medication like omeprazole, switching from oral methotrexate to injections, staying hydrated, and using home remedies like cinnamon-ginger tea. A recurring theme was the frustration of symptoms being dismissed by doctors as simply medication side effects, the importance of ruling out other causes like infections or acid reflux, and the relief many found through persistent self-advocacy and trying different solutions until something worked.

A myRAteam Member

try an ole remedy u take 2 sticks of cinnamon a bit of ginger half a red onion and boil it in 2 cups of water for about 10 min l then u strain it keep the juice before u go to be take a tablespoon for about a week it helps with the mucus in your throat

July 27, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I've had burning tongue for years but never associated it with RA. Never get an answer about it from DR. also have neuropathy in legs and feet wonder if there is an association? Oh just remembered the ringing in ears🤣At this stage of life I just think I'll try acceptance.

June 27, 2023
A myRAteam Member

I get a sore tongue at times but I am sure it is from something I have eaten and then my swollen tongue runs along rough edges on teeth. Teeth are fine.
I do get a hoarse, raspy voice at times and lose my voice but it doesn't last more than a few hrs and I have no idea why that happens.
I am not on meds.

April 16, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Just realized that since my folic acid was doubled (because of having issues with hair & nails), i have not had any mouth sores after taking methotrexate (it’s been about 5 weeks). Hooray!!!

April 15, 2023
A myRAteam Member

Well, I'm 91, and I got RA and OA about 1-2 yrs ago, so I[m not 😇going to worry about a shorter life span. My suggestion is to live life to your utmost, and let the chips fall where they may.
Norma5

December 28, 2022

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