Smoking with Ulcers

[Setren]

Ok, so here's a question I can't seem to get an answer for.

I get ulcers in my mouth every now-and-then (apparently because of genes?). Whenever I bite myself in the mouth, I develop an ulcer, or sometimes when I've just had an incredibly stressful week.

My question is, does anybody know if it's particularly bad to smoke while I have these ulcers? I've done it before and haven't noticed any immediate bad side effects, but I'm wondering if anybody knows the answer to this question, for sure?

Thanks!

Edit: To be clear, I'm talking about canker sores... and I guess whenever you've bitten yourself in the mouth.

 

[hott_mic]

Don't think this is the right forum for that.... I think it would be better to ask a doctor.... NO... not Devil Doc, but an actual real life doctor. No offense Devil Doc :thumbs:

 

[Devil Doc]

Don't think this is the right forum for that.... I think it would be better to ask a doctor.... NO... not Devil Doc, but an actual real life doctor. No offense Devil Doc :thumbs:

Don't call me if you get the clap, fugger. :laugh: Nicotine slows the healing process. I forget why. So, in theory, your lesions, will take longer to heal if you smoke.

Doc.

 

[CigarStone]

Don't think this is the right forum for that.... I think it would be better to ask a doctor.... NO... not Devil Doc, but an actual real life doctor. No offense Devil Doc :thumbs:

You mean he's not a real doctor?....................oh shit.....I want my money back :blush:

 

[hott_mic]

Don't think this is the right forum for that.... I think it would be better to ask a doctor.... NO... not Devil Doc, but an actual real life doctor. No offense Devil Doc :thumbs:

You mean he's not a real doctor?....................oh shit.....I want my money back :blush:

LOL, I'm not sure now, Well I'm damn glad I came to this post because I sure would've hated to unknowingly smoke after biting my tongue or something and end up with the clap........ Glad I know that now, and knowing is half the battle... but yeah, I would stay away from the smoke for that time if I were you. The clap isn't something you wanna get, I know it sounds cool and all like it's something good but the name is really deceiving, because if you do get I doubt there is anybody that will be giving you any kind of applause. LOL JK

 

["K"]

This is a difficult question; some say smoking does reduce canker sores, however, others say smoking is the cause of canker sores.

Wiki says nicotine reduces cankers, however, I can't find the source they are using to state that fact.

courtesy wikipedia.org:

"Aphthous ulcers are more common in nonsmokers. About a third of people who quit smoking develop them as a consequence. Nicorette has been used as an effective treatment."

The study they cited is:
Med J Aust, 1991, 154, pp471-RayJohnstone (talk) 14:23, 11 February 2008

Unfortunately, I am having trouble finding that particular study.

However, here is another study corroborating that fact;
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cached4zK...cd=11&gl=us

Though, not sure if that is a true scientific paper either.

 

[Bsneed51]

Don't think this is the right forum for that.... I think it would be better to ask a doctor.... NO... not Devil Doc, but an actual real life doctor. No offense Devil Doc :thumbs:

You mean he's not a real doctor?....................oh shit.....I want my money back :blush:

Seriously, you didn't think there was anything wrong with him offering you a drink and a cigar prior to him giving you that prostate exam? :whistling:

 

[Skisomalia]

"K"

who authored the study you linked? I cant find the author in the document

 

["K"]

"K"

who authored the study you linked? I cant find the author in the document

No idea, which is why I am skeptical.

It is more like a article rather than a study.

 

[LedMizer]

Don't think this is the right forum for that.... I think it would be better to ask a doctor.... NO... not Devil Doc, but an actual real life doctor. No offense Devil Doc :thumbs:

Don't call me if you get the clap, fugger. :laugh: Nicotine slows the healing process. I forget why. So, in theory, your lesions, will take longer to heal if you smoke.

Doc.

Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor. Slowed blood supply ---> Slowed healing. Smoking is especially problematic with diabetics or anyone with arterial disease.

I suspect if there is a relationship between the ulcers and cigars it is more of a chemical irritation rather than something systemic. Similar effects could probably be demonstrated with acidic drinks such as OJ.

If it is a concern, ask your MD or DDS next time you see them.

 

[JHolmes763]

Open sores just means the nicotine gets in your blood faster and no one bothers you while your smoking... go for it!

I am not a Doctor.

---John Holmes...