Hi Mommab,

Glad to hear that you are feeling better!

Salivary stones or salivary duct irritation are not that uncommon. Either condition can be very painful and have a tendency to reoccur. Once a stone has come out, the duct can remain quite sore for several days. The antibiotic should help with the residual infection in the duct.

However, you may be prolonging the soreness by sucking on sour drops because the sourness causes irritation to the tissue which aggravates the already irritated duct. The best thing to do is drink at least 10 ounces of water a day to keep hydrated and for at least another week, rinse with warm salt water 3 times a day to heal and soothe the duct tissue. Any other rinse, even peroxide, will only irritate that area.

A homeopathic remedy that also helps with the healing of this condition is Arnica. You can place a few pellets under the tongue every 4-6 hours (for a week or so) and let them dissolve on their own. Arnica is great for reducing inflammation of the soft tissue.

Hope this is your one and only time with this painful condition!!

Happy New Year!
Bryanna