Flesh eating disease in my mouth?!

[JustMe]

So the other day I ate a stupid egg roll that was too hot and I felt like i burnt the upper part of my mouth kinda like behind my teeth. Well now it feels raw and I'm scared! I just went to the hospital last night and didnt think to bring it up to the dr (for God knows why). It seems to have gotten worse after I came home. I had my blood drawn and everything looked good at the hospital so there is no infection in my blood yet. Even had an ultrasound because my stomach hurt and I thought something was wrong. Everything turned out ok. But now my mouth.... It started yesterday morning or the night before. I just can't shake the thought that this is cancer or some rare flesh eating disease. Do I need to go back to the hospital. I'm scared I will get blood poisoning from this or somehow it's going to kill me. I think I feel a swollen lymph node under my chin on that side so I'm affraid of lymphoma too! Wtf do I do?! I think I may be acting a bit irrational but maybe in not? Can anyone help? Should I go to urgent care? I could be one of the first ones there ...

 

[triceps]

Sounds like you burned the roof of your mouth and it will just take a few days to heal. No medical treatment necessary. I've done it many times, mostly with pizza. I really do think you're fine.

 

[JustMe]

Sounds like you burned the roof of your mouth and it will just take a few days to heal. No medical treatment necessary. I've done it many times, mostly with pizza. I really do think you're fine.

I'm so hoping that's what it is. I just have this stupid thought in my head and it won't go away!

 

[TenLettersRap]

is this like the first time you've burnt your mouth? i cant count the number of times i've burnt my mouth with food...you arent going to get anything from this.

 

[Belizz]

I burned a big area recently and it really hurts and feels raw for a couple of days, and it will eventually get better.
You already know the reason of the discomfort in your mouth. You know you burned it.
And since inside of the mouth is so sensitive, the discomfort will stick around for a while. A couple days only,
No need for you to think about other ailments that are absolutely not relevant.

 

[JustMe]

is this like the first time you've burnt your mouth? i cant count the number of times i've burnt my mouth with food...you arent going to get anything from this.

No, it just feels different this time...

 

[bin_tenn]

Sorry you're experiencing this, but I can assure you I've had many burns and cuts in my mouth as well. It sucks and feels pretty terrible, but not a huge deal. It's more of an annoyance than anything. You'll be fine.

 

[JustMe]

Sorry you're experiencing this, but I can assure you I've had many burns and cuts in my mouth as well. It sucks and feels pretty terrible, but not a huge deal. It's more of an annoyance than anything. You'll be fine.

Thank you! I'm trying to believe that! I've also had urgent care put a call in for me to get covid and strep throat testing done today so I should have my results back either later tonight or tomorrow morning. Maybe then I can chill out more.

 

[bin_tenn]

Thank you! I'm trying to believe that! I've also had urgent care put a call in for me to get covid and strep throat testing done today so I should have my results back either later tonight or tomorrow morning. Maybe then I can chill out more.

I know very well how difficult it can be to believe that all is well when you're deep in the throes of anxiety. It's certainly easier said than done! I'm sure you'll come out on the other side just fine, and I hope you get there sooner than later.

 

[Worriedmama]

Thank you! I'm trying to believe that! I've also had urgent care put a call in for me to get covid and strep throat testing done today so I should have my results back either later tonight or tomorrow morning. Maybe then I can chill out more.

dis you get your results? I think you have nothing to worry about! Once you get your results back I would find some time for yourself to relax. You have a lot going on with a new baby and it’s easy to start panicking.

 

[Belizz]

Btw, aren't you supposed to get a specific type of bacteria from somewhere to be able to get infected by flesh eating scary stuff?
As far as I know it's a rare occasion and it's some type of tropical bacteria or something? I mean, where would you get it after eating egg rolls and burning yourself?
Just asking, I don't know much about that type of bacteria. Sounds very unlikely and I don't think your body creates such bacteria by itself.

 

[JustMe]

dis you get your results? I think you have nothing to worry about! Once you get your results back I would find some time for yourself to relax. You have a lot going on with a new baby and it’s easy to start panicking.

Yes, just got the covid results. Neg thank God! I am going to see if I can somehow go for a short walk today just to get out...

 

[Danny1001]

That’s great news How are you feeling otherwise


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[JustMe]

That’s great news How are you feeling otherwise


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I'm feeling much better, thanks for asking. My mouth still hurts and everytime I eat something I seem to irritate that area. I've been trying to keep myself busy.

 

[Danny1001]

Hang in there I’m going through a bad episode too I’m sure we will get through it


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[JustMe]

Hang in there I’m going through a bad episode too I’m sure we will get through it


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Thank you so much! I'm trying. It's nice that others go through the same so in a sense we aren't alone but it also sucks that we or anybody has to go through this at all. I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for thinking of me. I feel so alone and scared. It feels like I still do have a slight grip on reality though and believe me, I'm hanging on to it with all my might! It's just such a tiring stupid invisible fight and it seems like the round never ends...

 

[bin_tenn]

I'm feeling much better, thanks for asking. My mouth still hurts and everytime I eat something I seem to irritate that area. I've been trying to keep myself busy.

Allowing the mouth to heal is difficult. The mouth is such a busy place, and we can't easily avoid speaking, eating, etc, which will prolong the healing process. Couple that with the fact that the mouth is not a dry place, and that makes healing even more difficult.

 

[JustMe]

Allowing the mouth to heal is difficult. The mouth is such a busy place, and we can't easily avoid speaking, eating, etc, which will prolong the healing process. Couple that with the fact that the mouth is not a dry place, and that makes healing even more difficult.

True, everytime I try to eat something I irritate it again. I make a mental note of it too so I don't freak out when I realize it is sore again. This is so stupid of me because I have been doing so good for like a year now. For something so dumb as this to throw me off is really disappointing to be honest.

 

[bin_tenn]

True, everytime I try to eat something I irritate it again. I make a mental note of it too so I don't freak out when I realize it is sore again. This is so stupid of me because I have been doing so good for like a year now. For something so dumb as this to throw me off is really disappointing to be honest.

I get that, too, but don't feel too discouraged. This is perfectly normal for us chronic anxiety sufferers. I occasionally go through bouts of heightened anxiety as well, when I'm usually (essentially) anxiety free.

 

[JustMe]

I get that, too, but don't feel too discouraged. This is perfectly normal for us chronic anxiety sufferers. I occasionally go through bouts of heightened anxiety as well, when I'm usually (essentially) anxiety free.

Thank you!!!