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Maxine2504

Mar 09, 2012

To: martih07

My tongue and lips sting as well as the front of my legs and eye lids..I use a prescription (however it is prilosec) Wonder if this could cause the stinging in front of legs also..

Maxine2504

Mar 09, 2012

To: martih07

My tongue and lips sting as well as the front of my legs and eye lids..I use a prescription (however it is prilosec) Wonder if this could cause the stinging in front of legs also..

AntonioMorais

Mar 14, 2012

Hi to all,

I would like to thank everyone in this post for the amazing contribution to it. reading all the post help me with my burning tong and lost of smell and tast issue.

My symptons were reduced by combining a Multi Vitamin B and Alpha Lipoic Acid at 600 mg intake. The tong aspect changed after 1 week,

For the ones with have sinositis I would also recomend to clean the nose with a See Water solution, do it like 6 times a day. There are some sprays.

combining the three i could get my smell and taste back.

Hope it helps some of you

Kelaz

Mar 23, 2012

Omg I have the same thing AND I'm also addicted to chewing ice! I never thought that might be why but it makes sense.

PPNH

Mar 24, 2012

To: Kelaz

Pagophagia may be due to an iron deficiency.

Tltwad

Mar 31, 2012

To: flowergirl417

Get checked out for a B12 deficiency, right away. Those oversized red blood cells are an indicator...

Ronnino

Mar 31, 2012

Going in for 2nd biopsy on Thursday. Burning sensation on top of tongue, but white patch on side, left back. 1st biopsy came back as mild to moderate dysplasia. Oral surgeon thinks it may now be severe. Could be cancer if it has progressed.

gutdodb

Apr 14, 2012

To: susheel

Go to vitamin store and buy Alpha Lipoic Acid. Take 300mg 2-3 times a day.
It worked like a dream for me, I tried everything, but this reduces the problem from 60-95% !! Its the only thing I have found that gave releif , plus its very good for you. The only thing is it makes your urine smell simillar to as if you ate asparagus.

Concerned_1967

Apr 15, 2012

To: all

Hi all ... i went to the Dr and got Naltrexone because my burning mouth pain is due to withdrawal from alcohol addiction: this stuff worked magic and took away my mouth pain ... if you drink a lot of alcohol ... mouth pain can be your brain craving alcohol ... Naltrexone fills the e-poid receptables which excess alcohol creates in your brain: gave me instant relief ... i need to quit drinking now ... wish me luck.

dlux18

Apr 17, 2012

as per my experience DEPRESSION and ALCOHOL are the main culprits behind this.

marush

May 22, 2012

To: All

Nice to know I'm not alone. I have very few taste buds now, dry mouth, recurring sore on side of mouth, heartburn after eating, tongue is very dry, white film on top of tongue, ketchup is a killer too. This really stinks!!

marush

May 23, 2012

To: marush

forgot to say that even though ketchup and salty foods really bother my tongue, spaghetti sauce is fine. go figure!!! I wish I knew how to fix this problem.

cmparks

May 25, 2012

To: martih07

Thank you, I have been on prilosec for a few years and all of a sudden I began having similiar problems with my mouth. Nothing that I have done or anything my doctor or dentist has recommended has helped. I will try folic acid.

Concerned_1967

May 26, 2012

To: cmparks

I would ask does your mouth get sorer as the day goes on ? ... if you take medication or alcohol in the evening and the pain goes ... it's addiction ... i also find that eating helps ... do you starve yourself often ? ... in which case it is related to malnutrition ... drugs can inhibit nutrition perhaps ... i use to go 3 days without eating without pain ... but now that i drink each day ... i cant do that.

Amika61

Jun 07, 2012

To: Amika

OMG.... my tongue and inside my lips & mouth have been on fire since I ate salsa 5 days ago! I've eaten hot chili all my life with no bad effects, only heartburn. This time it feels like acid is on my tongue. I've been rinsing my mouth around the clock with 2 types of mouth wash. I've been sucking on peppermints, cough drops & drinking cold water & holding it inside my mouth as long as I can before swollowing it. I can't speak to anyone comfortably because my tongue feels swolen. HELP! I tried baking soda & tums too, but no relief! What can it be? What else should I try?

Concerned_1967

Jun 07, 2012

To: All

Amika ... Hi. Ok you have a sore tongue ... welcome to the club ... i hope you feel better real soon ... you can get tested for obvious big problems if you want like aids and diabetes: just to give yourself peace of mind ... it's very likely not that ... is your mouth dry ? you can try policarpine eye drops or salagen pills to induce saliva ... does your tongue have a coating ... you can get tested for candida ... but it's likely not that (candida causes thrush ... not a coating) ... you can get fungilin to treat Candida (kills fungus) ... could be malnutrition if you don't eat enough ... you can try mouthwash like biotene ... you can chew gum ... you can suck ice ... you can scrape your tongue ... you can try codeine to kill the pain ... if all else fails have a few drinks and kill the pain ... you can change your toothpaste ... quit coffee ... suck a lemon ... if you get some blood tests and nothing shows up ... it can be your nervous system going haywire ... try not to worry ... i've had it nearly 3 years and it hasn't killed me yet.

sooze923

Jun 08, 2012

To: thelma201

I have the exact same symptoms as you have. Around a few months ago I noticed a small lump on my tongue. It was white. I had the ENT remove it because I thought it was tongue cancer, but it came back benign. Then after the biopsy, I started to feel the same feelings .... I actually started to take Zoloft before it started, so I thought it was just dry mouth, but now I see it's staying ... I feel like a cat tongue too and my mouth sometimes feels so sore ... especially my tongue. I went on this site and see so many people ... I never thought something like this could happen to your tongue. I feel like I'm going crazy.

OHpink

Jun 14, 2012

To: all

Thanks for the comments. My tongue has started burning (metallic taste, feels like swelling....?). I had a cleaning a couple of months ago and the hygienist suggested Sensodyne. After reading some comments, I am going to discontinue this use. Also, after the cleaning I had bridgework done. Injections for the removal of the old bridge and injections for placing the new bridge may have caused nerve damage from what I have read here. First I will discontinue the Sensodyne and hopefully that will work. If not, I will look into nerve damage.

aceholly

Jun 17, 2012

To: Kiki436

I have all the symptoms you all are speaking of as well. I chew and eat on ice all day, seems to calm my tongue so I keep doing it. I really can't afford a doctor, but I have so many other issues, this is just an add on that I would like to rectify as it does interfere with eating and drinking of several different things, salt, sweets, katshup, mustard, chili, drinking a beer anything anymore seems to bother it. I am a smoker too and that sometimes seems to affect it as well. Brushing my teeth also burns like h...l. HELP

Pam5876

Jun 23, 2012

To: aceholly

I have this too, have had it off and on for a few years. It is not terribly painful, just a burning sensation sometimes, my tongue feels swollen, the insides of my cheeks burn at times too, and feel rough, my lips are chapped at times, and all are sensitive to fruits and spicy foods. I thought maybe it was a sensitivity to sodium.

I am going to try the remedies suggested on here. It is always comforting to see that others have the same problem. I do feel a pretty high amount of stress most of the time, and wonder if this could be contributing. Thanks to everyone for sharing.

dexter119

Jun 25, 2012

To: Annie1962

I am suffering with the same for 2 months almost and it is driving me crazy.

dexter119

Jun 28, 2012

To: all

It is very comforting knowing I am not alone with my TONGUE issues. I apppreciate all the suggestions and hope and pray they work for everyone. I wish everyone the best and lets keep each other posted.

cathyf216

Jul 13, 2012

To: affo24

I to am suffering from the same thing i'm going to go to the Doctors and see what it is, i just can't take the pain any more, i will keep you posted

Concerned_1967

Jul 13, 2012

To: all

Let's work out this problem people ... i've suffered with it 2.5 years ... for me i believe it's alcohol withdrawal because my tongue pain occurs when my blood alcohol reading is 0.00 ... and when i drink it goes ... could that be your problem ? ... if not ... do you smoke: i do ... perhaps smoking is related: though my pain does not seem to be relative to smoking ... if you don't drink or smoke and your Dr has not helped you ... then i would be more then happy to help you research your problem ... having suffered myself for 2.5 years ... i know how you feel. I would love some feedback on the alcohol and cigarettes theory ... otherwise we need to sort this out together please.

Teacher1950

Jul 22, 2012

To: all

I have seen both my physician and dentist concerning burning tongue syndrome to try to get some relief without success. I have had this extremely painful and aggravating condition for one and a half years. I am presently taking a vitamin B12 supplement, use toothpaste without sodium laurel sulphate, drink water often, and wear a dental nightguard while I sleep. I am presently taking Prilosec, but after reading the posts here, I am going to discontinue it to see if that helps as nothing else has. I am also going to try Alpha Lipoic Acid and Folic Acid beginning tomorrow. I take Effexor (30 mg), Cyclobenzaprine (10 mg), and Topomax (topamax) (100 mg) every day to prevent migraines. Has anyone heard of any of these contributing to burning tongue?

deiback

Aug 19, 2012

To: burning sensation/ burning tongue

concur!!! we all know we have similiar stories, our tongue burns!! how bout we all answer & post these questions....
do you smoke?
do you have allergies?
do you currently take meds? which ones?
have you recently stopped any meds?
Do you wear lipstick?what brand?
have you had dental work done recently?
have you had nose problems or surgery?
& then add lib on these:) we can figure it out....

marush

Aug 20, 2012

To: deiback

do you smoke?   No
do you have allergies?  YES
do you currently take meds? YES  which ones?  Zoloft and Pravastin
have you recently stopped any meds?   NO
Do you wear lipstick?NO  what brand?
have you had dental work done recently?   NO
have you had nose problems or surgery?   sinus

deiback

Aug 21, 2012

To: marush

i had endoscopic sinus surgery a 2 months ago....
i have had unexplained roaring inmy head (before surgery it started)
3 mysterious bouts of vertig
stopped a new cover girl lipstick 3 days ago..it was great, stayed on aalllll day...but i had put it on my eye lids (don't ask me why!) & it burned them for 2 days. I am hoping it's the lipstick...we'll see...it would explain the suspicion of oral sex coincidence, because surely kissing was involved? i'd check the lipsticks or what lipsticked lips your kissing;) good-luck, i'll post if min eis lipstick

DownHere

Aug 23, 2012

This is a hilarious blog and incredibly helpful too. I experience the extreme tenderness in my mouth and it comes and goes. I suspect gluten sensitivity but don't have the nerve to give up gluten! I also think it's a mineral/vitamin deficiency but although I've bought supplements cannot seem to take them more than a few days in a row to see if I have any improvement.

All I can say is THANK YOU for entertaining me and sharing your common problem too. Makes me feel less crazy.

CPAchick

Aug 25, 2012

To: marush

do you smoke? No
do you have allergies? No
do you currently take meds? which ones? Yes, diet pill
have you recently stopped any meds? No
Do you wear lipstick?what brand? Yes, Mary Kay
have you had dental work done recently? No
have you had nose problems or surgery? No

My tongue tip is extremely sensitive, like I've burned it. I've had this problem for a month now. The tip gets very red, especially after eating acidic foods. Underneath my tongue is also sensitive. I take a multivitamin, B complex, Vitamin D, and Lecithin daily and have for months. I'm going to try the folic & alpha lipoic acid.

rooibos76

Aug 27, 2012

do you smoke? NO
do you have allergies? NO
do you currently take meds? NO
have you recently stopped any meds? NO
Do you wear lipstick? NO
have you had dental work done recently? NO
have you had nose problems or surgery? NO

Things that make my tongue burn: spicy food (this is a new development - my first 35 years spicy foods gave me no trouble); balsamic vinegar dressing; pineapple.

raye6

Oct 17, 2012

I am undergoing chemo therapy, could this have something to do with it? I take a B100 coplex supplement everyday as well as a multi vitamin. DDon't know how people tolerate this for years, it's only been a few months for me and i'm over it.

bechain

Nov 14, 2012

i have exactly the same problem...it irritates.. and make it difficult to speak fluenty... i fumble many a times while talking... and some different letter comes out when i want to speak something else.. anyone have or had such a problem and any solution?? i had a cement filling in my left tooth just before this... i dnt knw what kind of cement is that... please help me.. i am in trouble!! trying antaxid capsules now...

bechain

Nov 14, 2012

bechain

Nov 14, 2012

... i have exactly the same problem..(My tongue tip is extremely sensitive, like I've burned it. I've had this problem for a month now. The tip gets very red,). it irritates.. and make it difficult to speak fluenty... i fumble many a times while talking... and some different letter comes out when i want to speak something else.. anyone have or had such a problem and any solution?? i had a cement filling in my left tooth just before this... i dnt knw what kind of cement is that... please help me.. i am in trouble!! trying antaoxid capsules now...

Bogok

Dec 09, 2012

To: Most of you - if not all of you.

I would like to address everyone that has made comments, and not the person asking the question. First of all, there was a question that was posted and there are currently 212 comments which I will not read all of them. However, all of you are simply complaining of a very similar tongue problem and/or symptoms (just as I have) but none of you are offering the poor person any remedies for his/her tongue pain. I don't have one either. I simply find myself biting my tongue incessantly almost to counteract the stinging pain that is probably caused by, but not limited to, some spicy foods, perhaps a lack of a certain food or vitamin in one's diet, perhaps its an oral disease that I'm not sure of. Who knows - I certainly don't. However, if you can't answer the question, don't bother posting comments. Are you guys for real? The person doesn't want to read about your issues - which are similar to his. He/she is asking you for an answer to his problem. Please follow the dam rules of this forum/community and that is comment and without question answering the person that posted the said question. Thank you for reading. God almighty!!!!!!!!

kunnie58

Dec 26, 2012

To: Hudsongrl

hi i have burning tongue tried everything. how ar you doing

kunnie58

Dec 26, 2012

To: Concerned_1967

hii have burning tongue have you got any relief

Concerned_1967

Dec 26, 2012

To: kunnie58

wearing mouthguards ... heaps better ... seeing dentists in the new year ... the mouthguards are from a colgate teeth whitening kit ... i don't use the whitener ... it's very much looking like a tooth thing ... Daz.

Concerned_1967

Dec 26, 2012

To: all

try a set of mouthguards ... they stopped the pain for me: but i have to wear them constantly until i isolate my tooth problem.

kunnie58

Dec 27, 2012

To: dexter119

Hi have burning tongue tried everything. Went to ever dr you can think of tried every medication known to man only thing is left is lazer surgery or simple surgery but its not recommended.Have any suggestions. thanks

kunnie58

Dec 27, 2012

To: lamm144

kunnie58

Dec 27, 2012

To: Leonaree

kunnie58

Dec 27, 2012

To: Hudsongrl

kunnie58

Dec 27, 2012

To: Concerned_1967

Naltrexone i never tried it for burning tongue. but got the condition when i quit drinking

kunnie58

Dec 27, 2012

To: OHpink

ashler1977

Jan 11, 2013

did you guys solved your problem?

in the front-border of my tongue, my taste buds are irritated/swollen. this started in June 2012 (we are in January 2013 now). so 7 months now.

the problem is that tastebuds are painful, specially after I talk too much (due friction with the teeth, I suppose). the pain goes and comes. you can check my Journal for all the tests I have done.

any ideas? anyone with similar symptoms?

DrDaav

Jan 28, 2013

To: people with burning tongue

I had a burning tongue for a couple weeks until I realized I had a swollen gland in my neck that was pinching my Inferior dental nerve or my lingual nerve (more likely my lingual nerve). I rubbed the s out of that swollen gland and it went down in size and the burning sensation in my tongue went away. Hope this heps others as I know what a terrible thing a burning tongue can be.

DoctorPaul

Feb 03, 2013

To: Kelaz

Your chewing ice because you are probably iron deficient. Start eating lots of vegetables that contain iron; spinach, kale, brocoli, cauliflower. By the way, Im not a real dr, it is my nickname in my office. You better listen to me though... you are iron deficient.

rahulv2003

Feb 25, 2013

To: Pam5876

You are right..indeed..taking stress in excess creates this huge problem..even i too have this problem I can not eat hot and spicy food..my doc...says that stop taking stress...

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