i was wondering if anyone else has a problem with bumps on their tongues

[Cassie L]

for the last few months on and off my tongue will start to hurt, mainly on the sides. it doesn't hurt really bad, just a little when my tongue hits the sides of my teeth. last night i noticed a little swollen red bump while brushing my teeth before i went to bed and when i woke up this morning it was white. i asked my aunt and she told me she gets them all the time, especially when she's sick. and my sore throat did start yesterday. so should i still have it checked out by a doctor just to be on the safe side. i remember getting white bumps on my tongue when i found out i was allergic to steak sauce...any similar stories? suggestions?

[justme504]

yea i've had that same promblem just get some warm salt water and gargle that sould help. good luck!!

[glad2bamom]

My mom always called them "lie bumps" lol.  They are a result of the acidity of what you eat/drink, in addition to being part of a virus or infection.
Gargling with salt water, or listerine will help them heal.

[MandaJo111]

My mom called them "lie bumps" too.  Salt water and time always worked for me. :)

[glad2bamom]

MandaJo---long time no see!
this is like reunion week at MH.  
Jo was back, Jenni was here the other day, and oceans is always here.

Good to see you!!

[paranoidpatty]

I'm laughing because I still call them lie bumps.  But I get them a lot and I noticed it's after I eat spicy foods.  Or Big Red type gum.  That's the worst pain!!

[jojo24]

My mom called them lie bumps too!! lol.  Or swollen taste buds.  But anyway, warm salt water will get rid of them in no time.  it burns when you are gargling, but the salt actually numbs it for awhile and then they disappear.  i've had them all my life along with canker sores (ick).  you'll be alright.

[sdp4314]

Gosh...everybody's mom called them lie bumps!  Of course mine did too.  The last time I had them a friend of mine gave me this powder made by Ora-gel (sold in the toothpaste/brush isle) called Amosan.  You just mix it with warm water and swish it around your mouth and I swear they were gone by the next morning. I bought it at Walgreens, but I'm sure you can get it any drug store.

[PGB]

Ha!  We call them lie bumps way down here too!!!  Can't go wrong with warm salt water.

[MandaJo111]

HEY!!  I have not been on in so long.  lol  My kids keep me busy.  My my hubby comes back from overseas in December 5th! :)  I moved in August to Savannah, GA so we are still getting used to the new area.  But I love it! :)  It is glad to see so many are back.  I will try to keep showing my face.  :)  

How are you doing?  Well I hope.  :)

[BettyBoop38]

Well, I think we've all covered that just about everyone calls them lie bumps,and I totally agree that they hurt like heck! They are red then turn to white. don't mess with them except gargle with salt water and don't like your lip with your tongue or don't lick anything with oyur tongue, because when you lick something with your tongue when you have a "lie bump" you spread the disease that's on your tongue. And don't worry you won't die from the lie bump or have to go to the hospital. I've had them soooooo many times, and I haven't died yet. Remember Salt Water!! :-)

[chanlan]

These are ulcers...caused from lying...Ha! They really are ulcers. Mix equal parts malox/children's liquid benedryl & rinsing mouth often with this mixture.