Cranky cankers

[elainegrey]

Still miserably uncomfortable due to the ulceration in my mouth. I had a good cry last night then went and bought too much food: rice pudding, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, (gluten free) pasta, frozen mac & cheese, carrot juice. I would make risotto but Christine wants to do something for me, so she will make a traditional rice casserole with a can of soup binder. She had Elephants yesterday, so we were a bit of a mess together.

I think back to the last time i was in so much discomfort -- apparently it was in the summer and autumn of 2010. It went on for months and months, and work was also high pressure at that time. Eventually, i connected the issue with low iron, probably due to giving up iron enriched wheat products. But i remember the on-going ache, the eating anxiety over finding wheat-free options, and the pushing through the discomfort.

I know i can push through, but i am acknowledging that i have the opportunity now to relax and give myself space to not push through. On the other hand, this is such a transitional week outside: i resent resting and not going out and getting seeds in. Was it just Monday that it was 34°F in the morning? Yes, it was, and all the blossoms on the early azalea and on the lilac are burnt. But it seems the weeds are taking over in places, mowing needs to happen, etc, etc. Still, it seems best to just recline and keep my head low as that seems to ease the discomfort a little.

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[wordweaverlynn]

Canker sores are miserable. I had them all the time as a kid, and they still occasionally show up. I've found two things that help: B complex vitamins, and avoiding peanuts. Dunno if either of those would help you, but the vitamins are essential especially if you're under stress.

[elainegrey]

What has helped me significantly is a toothpastes without sodium lauryl sulfate and iron supplements. Looks like B-12 is another deficiency that can lead to them, and i've admittedly dropped off my B complex as well -- so i should just get my act together and start taking all the supplements in the evening again.

I am delighted to say that right now is one of the least work stressful times i can remember. Christine is not well -- the "elephants" are my references to that -- but i'm actually titrating off of antidepressants.