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Vincent's Gingivitis...

Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-12-02 23:05

Or Vincent's angina/infection, trench mouth and other less than savoury terms such as necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.

I've just been laid down by a sudden onset of this which flared up over the last few days and now I can hardly speak or eat solid foods - not even soft bread rolls as it's so sore (my lips, tongue, gums, tonsils, throat and lymph nodes are all swollen, ulcerated or painful), though I'm currently on a course of antibiotics (Metronidazole 400g) which should take care of it (fingers crossed).

So right now I can't play a note or even think of doing so for some time to come. Are there any long term effects of this either caused by the condition or the treatment?

Please let me know how you dealt with it if you've experienced it - I'm not asking for any miracle cures as I'm already having treatment, but has it impacted your playing in any way after it's been cured?

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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