Burning Mouth Syndrome - looking for suggestions to help
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Hi - October 2020 I had a filling replaced that didn't feel right. Pain whenever I flossed between that tooth. Hard to see a dentist due to covid but finally dentist filed between the 2 teeth (they were too tight together. During this time my mouth and started to get this burning sensation that worsens throughout the day. It feels like I burnt my tongue on hot soup!
Oddly enough it goes away if I am eating or chewing gum. I went recently for a teeth cleaning and explained the issue to my dentist and she sent me to a dental surgeon to see if there was a structural issue but he could not find anything wrong. I am 57 so he put it down to menopause.
Is there anything I can take that will relieve these symptoms - cure it or does it go away with time?
Really appreciate any replies from those experiencing or know someone who is. Never heard of this syndrome before.
Thanks.
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beth58277 Sue.An2
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I've had this for 2 yrs now. It will go away when period starts then come back at ovulation. Mine is actually what they call geographical tongue. It gets red smooth spots that change locations, also burns, sometimes if I eat certain foods it gets real bad and affects my speech, then it will just go away, and come back. I'm used to it by now. It's one of my easier symptoms.
temjin68 beth58277
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Hi Beth58277
My burning symptom was absence during my period too. Now is over, i am burning it again.
toria_07298 beth58277
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mine isnt that as my tongue does not have ridges around the side, mine is deffo allergies x
Sue.An2 beth58277
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except i am several years past last period. Hard to think this is menopause symptom. Can new symptoms appear?
toria_07298 Sue.An2
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are you sure it isnt allegies? x
Sue.An2 toria_07298
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Yes would have had symptoms of allergies long before now
toria_07298 Sue.An2
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ok 😃
mazzy10065 Sue.An2
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Ive had this on and off for a few years, Ive discovered recently that its caused by the Lanzoprazole tablets Ive been taking intermittently for acid reflux. Apparently it causes damage to the nerves on your tongue which gives a feeling of burning, numbness and lack of taste. I find it takes about 10 days to heal after I stop the medication.
Sue.An2 mazzy10065
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That's interesting. Glad you found the source of your BMS. i am not on any meds so still a mystery for me tho I suspect dental work.