Symptom of the week - sore mouth

Hey Kelly welcome to my world! I have had this for a few months and have worked myself up into a state about it, despite everyone. ( dentists and consultants) saying my mouth looks normal. It's called burning mouth syndrome and is a symptom of peri/meno. I've found that difflam helps as does cool drinks and yoghurt. Have a google of it and  you may get some tips. 

I've been in floods of tears for the past few days it's been so bad. 

Just to let you know you aren't alone in this xxx

Vinegar and many crisps aggrivate this as do hot, spicy foods

Hi Kelly

oh dont mention teeth to me ... 😫

been having teeth weird pain for months , and in one ear, one side ..

had all checked in march and they said all okay ..

I was not convinced as this is not normal and all wasnt okay, it was getting worse.

i went to another dentist last thursday... ummmm, wasnt the menopause after all and wasnt receding gum, lack of estrogen, metal taste mouth thats menopause symptoms for some ladies.. 

i had a deep filling that was hitting my nerve causing constant pain .. so had the nerves removed ( root canal ) its not finished yet back on wednesday, nerves are out but its got medication in the canals and temp filling ..

and..... pain all gone.. yippeeeeee

always get checked ... i was fobbed off in march - blamed menopause and it wasnt ..

jay xx

heres some burning mouth menopause info ..

may help you with your symptoms 

What Causes this Bizarre Sensation of Burning Mouth and Tongue?

The exact cause of burning mouth syndrome is often difficult to pin down, and pain may continue for months or years.

Burning mouth syndrome is a very complex condition where a burning pain occurs on the tongue or lips, or over widespread areas involving the whole mouth without any obvious reason.

The symptoms has for a long time been linked with a variety of other conditions such as menopause, psychological problems, nutritional deficiencies, and disorders of the mouth (such as oral thrush and dry mouth –xerostomia-). Some researchers have suggested damaged nerves could be a possible cause.

What Does Burning Mouth and Tongue Feel Like?

[Burning mouth and tongue starts with a minor sensation in the morning and escalates through the day] Burning mouth and tongue syndrome typically starts with a minor sensation of pain or burning in the mornings and escalates through the day until it can reach almost unbearable levels.

A burning mouth and tongue can also give things that touch the tongue a bitter, metallic taste – some would argue that this is in line with its other strange symptoms.

Is Menopause the Main Cause of a Burning Mouth and Tongue?

This symptom is not clearly understood and consequently neither is its causes. Aside from menopause being the obvious culprit (we come to this conclusion because of the abnormally high number of menopausal women who suffer from it) there are a number of factors that could be responsible. The following is a list of other potential causes:

Irritating dentures. Dentures (false teeth) may place stress on some of the muscles and tissues of the mouth. The materials used in dentures can also irritate the tissues in the mouth.

[Mouth pain: damage to nerves that control taste and pain in the tongue may also result in burning mouth and tongue] Nerve disturbance or damage (neuropathy). Damage to nerves that control taste and pain in the tongue may also result in a burning mouth and tongue sensation.

Endocrine disorders such as diabetes and underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). The body's oral tissues may react to high blood sugar levels such as occur in a person suffering from diabetes.

What Can I Do about a Burning Mouth and Tongue?

The regular approach of medical professionals is to treat burning mouth and tongue syndrome with different generic medications more commonly associated with other symptoms. For example, antidepressants and antipsychotics have been used along with to desensitize patients’ mouths from pain.

If however the burning mouth and tongue is being provoked by hormone fluctuations, there are some very effective alternative remedies that work by helping to regulate the body's own hormone production. Alternative treatments have proven effective in reducing many of the symptoms of menopause, and burning mouth and tongue is no exception.

Thank-you so much for your replies. My Nan had a full set of dentures quite young so heightens the anxieties a little (she also had a wig by the time she was my age so the thinning hair is yet another worry eeek!!) 

The article you shared was an interesting read Jay, I am having more bloods next week including sugar levels and thyroid so that should rule those out hopefullly and then dental appt in 2 weeks. In the mean time I shall have a little google, story of my life at the mo! and see what else I can find. Thank-you all once again, nice to know I am not alone

Hi Kelly-Ann,

 I have a sore tongue like iIburnt it on hot soup for about a year off and on. I went to the doctor and notice that my estradiol levels were that of menopause values 108 pmol L however i am 53 years old and have not missed a mothly period except in 2011 in feb. So my values are telling my body I am in menopause even though I am not. I have read that in menopause some women suffer form hot mouth or hot tongue I think it is due to hormones levels. I put up with it and gargle with salt water and mouth wash before bed and when ever it is really bothering me.

Cheers Ingrid