Sores on gums

[indianhart]

I am currently in a flare-up and I have Crohns. I am on prednisone, imuran, and pentasa. I really haven't been eating solid foods yet and Im going for a MRE on Wednesday. I have a blister/canker sore on my bottom back gum. Does anyone experience sores in their mouth from medicine/flare-up etc? Thanks in advance!

 

[David]

It's very common. Start taking a quality complex B vitamin. That should help as it's often caused by various B vitamin deficiencies (most commonly folate) which Crohnies are at great risk of.

While you're at it, give this a read and discuss the recommended supplementation with your doctor since you're on prednisone.