My 84 year old mother in law, with dementia, is currently hospitalized with acute ulcers covering her gums and tongue. They have also found, through and endoscopy, lumps in her esophagus and infection. They have sent that out for testing. She has been taking sulfasalazine for years and they are thinking possibly she has developed a severe reaction. Prior to being hospitalized the diagnosis was coxsackie virus then it was changed to thrush. The also complains of a dry mouth, sensitivity to spices, and her food has no flavor (not true) so she is dumping honey on everything.