hi guys
this is going to sound crazy coming from me but i have found 2 lumps on the lower back gum and uper back gum on my left side they are sore i can't eat on that side i can't put my teeth in as they rest on them what if it is like mum this is how hers started i can't go through that again i have just suffered a heart attack please tell me i am wrong i smoke but i don't drink or do drugs accept medicines i hav e 2 young kids aged 12 and 9 years i also have a split upper gum it doesn't beed and it is not sore but my lumps are please help if it is this will kill my mum and i would never for give my self if that happened

Liz you know what you need to do-- --Doctor. Go to the doctor and have them take a look at this. Right away. The sooner the better for your piece of mind. Promise? Please Promise you will at least go and see what this is....Always Vicki Lynn

Liz - Vikki's right. Get to the doctor or dentist without delay. You have a responsibilty not only to yourself but also to your children.

I hope your next posting gives us good news,

Hello Liz. Listen, you are p[robably very run-dowmn after the tramatic time you have had with your mother. Sore, bleeding gums often develop, and sores and all sorts. with a lack of vitamin C and iron. I bet you're not looking after yourself properly. I was partly raised in Glasgow so I know you without meeting you, ken hen!
No I'm just joking that last bit. But seriously, get yourself to the doctor on Monday morning. Apart from anything else if you can't get your teeth in you won't be eating and the vicious circle will start.
It doesn't mean one bit that it is linked with your mother's cancer. If it were you would be right in there and fighting it in time.
I just have this feeling that you will be OK. But for goodness sake don't take my word for it.
Keep in touch. Regards Ishbel

hi guys
thanks guys i have an apointment for friday to see about my hearing i am going deaf if i can i will let him see them but you are right i should know better buti am scared some life i have mums cancer my heart to cope with without this too
liz
ps ishbell where abouts in colchester are you i have an aunt who lives there

Hi Liz
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i have found 2 lumps on the lower back gum and uper back gum on my left side they are sore i can't eat on that side i can't put my teeth in

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Very often, gums get swollen owing to trauma (e.g food getting under the denture or clenching). I am sure your dentist could help by (1) easing the denture(s) to make it comfortable and avoid irritating the ulcer/hyperplastic (swollen) gum. Meanwhile keep the teeth out as much as you can. (2) If he can't figure out the cause or it doesn't improve, he will refer you on to the MaxFax people for investigation (could be anything: cyst, infection, etc, so don't start worrying needlessly!).

So , please arrange to see your dentist, as an emergency and you will be fitted in.

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee:

i haven't wore my teeth in the bottom as i can't keep them in i haven't wore the top on 2 weeks i have waken up thismorning and my jaw is swolled not an imediate noticable but i feel it getting bigger i know i am worring over nothing but i watch my mother get worse before we got her in
liz

Hi Liz

If you've been sleeping with only the top teeth in, you could have traumatised your gum by clenching as you slept?

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee:

hi everyone
dr vinod i am ok i don't have it my gp says it is little water bilsters i have sat here and cried my eyes out i am so relieved but i feel silly as i am paronouid every time i find lumps in my mouth i am going to think it is cancer and this is all because what my mum went through i was given an antibiotic for them i don't want to go to him everytime i find things in my mouth

Hello Liz

Great news. Be wary but not paranoid!

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee:

thank dr vinod