Patient Comments: Canker Sores - Effective Treatments
Please describe what treatments have been effective for your canker sores.
Comment from: sally, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: September 25
I had them for most of my life, and yogurt with live culture stopped them years ago. I still eat it every day, and I haven't had a single canker sore since. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: jwampner, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: September 25
When I have had canker sores in my throat I have been able to get relief by sucking on Canada Wintergreen Lozenges; a pink, Pepto Bismal colored candy found at most drug stores. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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This may sound weird, but I read about it on a web site and it works. Buy Sauerkraut in a bag (not canned). Swish your mouth once daily with the juice for 1 full minute. It doesn't taste very good, but mine were almost gone by the next morning. Use this once per week once they are cleared and so far 2 months have past and so far none have cropped up.