SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Anyone? PLEASE tell me you have had this. Not that I would wish it upon anyone. I have read that this is a possible symptoms, but I am unsure of the sources. It is apparently an unusual symptom, but not an unheard of symptom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Research Autoimmune or GI issues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Research Autoimmune or GI issues I can't find an autoimmune that fits. I have had GI issues for many years, but this is a new symptom so I am not leaning towards it being related (not impossible I realize though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I get this when I haven't been drinking enough water. Can you start pushing liquids, even if you're not actually thirsty, and see if that helps? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 I get this when I haven't been drinking enough water. Can you start pushing liquids, even if you're not actually thirsty, and see if that helps? I drink a lot of water during the day. I've always got a drink with me. It comes and goes. It's not constant and at the moment it's tolerable. Gum is sufficiently distracting most of the time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Take a peek at this... http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/burning-mouth-syndrome/symptoms-causes/dxc-20179960 It's so vexing, I know... :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Take a peek at this... http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/burning-mouth-syndrome/symptoms-causes/dxc-20179960 It's so vexing, I know... :grouphug: Yeah I saw that. And kinda felt like it said, "yeah yeah, but we have no clue what this is or what causes it". Grrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I just recently read that a low carb diet causes burning tongue for some people. I'm on my phone so can't provide a link, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 I just recently read that a low carb diet causes burning tongue for some people. I'm on my phone so can't provide a link, sorry. I've eaten low carb for 20 years. So I'm thinking that's not the problem either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 But I would be curious to see the article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 It is listed as a menopause problem on a website that is called something like 34 symptoms of menopause. Maybe check with your ob/gyn? I take low-dose bcp which greatly helps my perimenopause symptoms. I never had burning tongue, though, sorry. But it is listed as having something to do with estrogen and pain sensors on the tongue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 It is listed as a menopause problem on a website that is called something like 34 symptoms of menopause. Maybe check with your ob/gyn? I take low-dose bcp which greatly helps my perimenopause symptoms. I never had burning tongue, though, sorry. But it is listed as having something to do with estrogen and pain sensors on the tongue. I'm going to make an appointment. I can't take any hormonal anything so there isn't much I can do about it, but I am curious enough to want to find out if it's a symptom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 It's a side effect of metformin for me. Probably my least favorite side effect, having had it for 10+ years now. ACT makes a dry mouth rinse that gives relief for a couple of hours for me. Gum helps as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 It's a side effect of metformin for me. Probably my least favorite side effect, having had it for 10+ years now. ACT makes a dry mouth rinse that gives relief for a couple of hours for me. Gum helps as well. I've been using various Biotene products. Not really noticing much of a difference. My mouth is not dry though. So that's the baffling part. Gum does help. I think the mintiness distracts from the burning feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I've been using various Biotene products. Not really noticing much of a difference. My mouth is not dry though. So that's the baffling part. Gum does help. I think the mintiness distracts from the burning feeling. Yeah - Biotene doesnt touch it for me. I don't have any dry mouth - just the burning feeling. I tried a lot of different mouth rinses before I found one that worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 My mom developed this during a period of great stress - her mother's final illness and a sister's critical illness - and unfortunately it hasn't gone away. It comes and goes unpredictably, and every doctor she's seen about it has just shrugged. Sorry this is happening to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Does it respond to something like ibuprofen, so maybe it can be explained as some kind of inflammation and be addressed from that angle? I'm sorry you're dealing with it. That would drive me absolutely bonkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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