Burning and/or tingling, during the earliest (prodromal) stage when the ulcer first appears.
Pain: When the bump breaks down into an ulcer, there is often moderate pain or even more intense, acute pain associated with the ulcer.
Pain from the ulcer is usually increased when talking, chewing food and when eating foods that irritate the ulcer such as acidic, citrus, spicy or hard/sharp foods.
Having the feeling of a sore throat, if an ulcer occurs on the back of the throat.
A major ulcer or an outbreak of many minor ulcers can cause a fever, malaise (feeling sick) and problems/difficulty with talking.
If you have experienced a feeling of a “slimy film” in your mouth after using your toothpaste and/or mouthwash, or after waking up in the morning – this may indicate a reaction to Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS), a common foaming (detergent) chemical in most toothpastes. SLS may contribute to triggering aphthous ulcers in some people.
