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What Causes Joint Pain And Red Blotches In The Roof Of Mouth?

Hi...I am 44 years old...have been experiencing bouts of extreme fatigue, achy joints, sometimes just fuzzy in my head, and I no longer sleep well at all. Have been through a great deal of loss in the past several years...alot of stress having taken care of an ill parent until their passing, as well. Have been thinking it may be hormonal changes. For about a month now, I have noticed red speckled blotches in the roof of my mouth (soft palate)..they do not hurt..sometimes feel a little burny..otherwise I wouldn t know they were there unless I look.
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. All the symptoms you have described are the health effects on you from the immense stress you are experiencing currently. Due to stress you are not sleep well, and it is making you feel fatigued and foggy in head. Stress also has effects in mouth which may occur as ulcers or burning palate as you are experiencing.

I would advise you to take a little break from all the stresses and give yourself some time to heal. Do activities that you enjoy. Go out with friends or family for meals or movie. As you are suggesting, hormonal changes can also play a role in the stress and health effects you are having.

You can consult a mental health professional for counselling sessions. If needed, you can go for prescription medicines till you and your body is ready to cope up with the stress. If you are having too much burning in palate while eating, you can apply local benzocaine gel (Mucopain) 2-4 times a day, especially before meals which will help in easy consumption of food.

I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Joint Pain And Red Blotches In The Roof Of Mouth?

Hello, I can understand your concern. All the symptoms you have described are the health effects on you from the immense stress you are experiencing currently. Due to stress you are not sleep well, and it is making you feel fatigued and foggy in head. Stress also has effects in mouth which may occur as ulcers or burning palate as you are experiencing. I would advise you to take a little break from all the stresses and give yourself some time to heal. Do activities that you enjoy. Go out with friends or family for meals or movie. As you are suggesting, hormonal changes can also play a role in the stress and health effects you are having. You can consult a mental health professional for counselling sessions. If needed, you can go for prescription medicines till you and your body is ready to cope up with the stress. If you are having too much burning in palate while eating, you can apply local benzocaine gel (Mucopain) 2-4 times a day, especially before meals which will help in easy consumption of food. I hope this answer helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah