Question Title: BURNING TONGUE

Forum: Neurology Forum
Topic: Sleep

Posted by CCF Neurology MD on November 05, 1997 at 20:30:42:

In Reply to: BURNING TONGUE posted by SUNG-LIANG WOON on October 19, 1997 at 00:09:11:

: I'VE BEEN HAVING THE BURNING SENSATION IN MY TONGUE AND SOMETIMES THE LIPS FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW.
OCCASIONALY I'M ALSO HAVING NUMBNESS IN THE FINGERS. RECENTLY ESPECIALLY ON WAKING UP IN THE MORNING.
MY DOCTOR BELIVES THAT THIS IS DUE TO STRESS AND THEREFORE PUT ME ON VITAMIN B COMPLEX BUT TO NO AVAIL!
I'VE BEEN DIAGNOSED TO BE HAVING HYPERTHYROIDISM IN APRIL THIS YEAR AND I'VE BEEN ON 10MG OF CARBIMAZOLE DAILY.
I CAN'T SLEEP WELL WITHOUT TAKING 0.5MG OF XANAX EVERY NIGHT.
I'VE POSTED MY QUESTIONS ON THIS SITE FOR SOME TIME NOW BUT RECEIVE NO RESPONSE.I HOPE YOU COULD HELP ME WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!

Dear Sung-Liang:

Burning in the tongue and on the lips can result from stomatitis, in which case the examining dentist or physician should see abnormalities on oral examination. If no such abnormalities are evident, the disorder is termed the "burning mouth syndrome". No specific cause of this syndrome has been identified. It is believed to result from an interplay of local, constitutional, and psychogenic factors. Dry mouth, ill-fitting dentures, abnormal tongue movements, depression, anxiety, nutritional factors, and systemic disease are some of the things that can be treated in an attempt to alleviate the symptoms. Dentists are the best experts to consult for this bothersome problem.
Numbness of the fingers on waking up in the morning is a rather characteristic symptom of the carpal tunnel syndrome. Seeing a neurologist could greatly facilitate the diagnosis of the carpal tunnel syndrome, or related conditions.
If you live near Cleveland, the Cleveland Clinic is a multispeciality referral center you could turn to for an opinion. I am sure dentists and neurologists here can correctly diagnose your symptoms and help alleviate them.
The number to call fro appointments is (800)223-2273 toll free, or (216)444-2200 locally.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options of your specific medical condition.

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