Question:
sensitive tongue
Alright, boys and girls, I have a strange malady that I can not find information on. I have a very sensitive tongue. It will burn like I have eaten a hot pepper whenever I eat something with salt in it. It is not surgery related, as I have had this for about 4 years now. My doctor thought it was "glossy tongue" and treated it as such, no improvement. He then thought it was low iron, treated it as such and no improvement. I am just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this. It has moments where it is more sensitive than others. Any suggestions? — Debbi S. (posted on May 14, 2008)
May 14, 2008
I would probably see a Ears, Nose and Throat Doctor or an Oral Doctor.
Check this website out for information.
http://aaomp.org/brochures/BurningMouth.pdf
— tayee24
May 14, 2008
Debbi, I have the same problem. Mine flairs up if I eat anything acidy,
like some fruits, anything with lemon/lime, and salty things. Mine turns
out to be an indicator of when my digestive system is out of whack. I
don't acid reflux, instead, my tongue gets irritated or gets sensative to
certain foods. Try talking with a gastroenterologist, thats my advice to
you from one who has been there.
Good luck! Be interested to find out what you find out, keep me posted.
— Jeanne Aldrich
May 14, 2008
I have no idea if this comment will help or not but my mother has something
called "burning mouth syndrome". Her symptoms are kind of
similar to yours. Maybe you could google it and see if it is anything like
what you are having?
But I agree with the other posters that you should see an ENT doctor.
Good luck! Kim
— GlitterGal
May 14, 2008
We all seem to have something different to add ;-) I had this problem
BEFORE my RNY on 4/3/08. If affected my tounge only and I never knew food
wise if something in particular set it off. But any toothpaste with mint in
it would set me on fire. I had had this for about 9 years. I never talked
to the dr about it as I had so many other serious problems. Since my RNY I
have not had a problem so it makes me wonder if it a problem related to my
old stomach. Hope yours improves or goes away as I know haw aggravating it
can be!
— Gena L.
May 14, 2008
my wife has this we don't know what it is. When she eats something salty
like nuts or things like that her tongue gets to burning and swells a
little. It almost looks like it will crack open. She gargles with
mouthwash and brushes her tongue to get it off. It seems to help but we
don't know what it is. If you find out post it so that we may know where
to get help too. I wish you luck and great health.
— JohnK334
May 14, 2008
Definately see an ENT about it. Do you use a lot of antibiotics? Could it
be thrush? Is there a white coating on your tongue? Try yogurt every day or
probiotics until you see the ENT.
Good Luck.
— pattyann
May 15, 2008
Do you have any white patches or white/creamy stuff that gathers at the
corners of your mouth or between your cheeks and gums overnight? Do you
have redness and cracks at the corners of your mouth? Do you have dry
mouth?
Try googling/yahooing "thrush" and see if the symptoms sound
familiar. You might want to schedule a trip to the dentist... he spends a
lot more time looking at tongues than your PCP or pretty much any other
doctor you'll see.
My tongue gets irritated when I eat too much sweet/candy as well as salt.
Ouch.
Good luck!
— mrsidknee
May 16, 2008
Thanks for everyone's replies. I appreciate it. I have been to a dentist
and he was perplexed, really couldn't identify it. There is no coating on
the front half of my tongue whatsoever. It started when I had Bell's Palsy
and my doctor put me on high doses of prednisone. My dentist and doctor
don't think the palsy or prednisone caused the problem, but that is all I
remember that was different (about 3 years ago). I am very prone to canker
sores when I use tartar control toothpaste, and I have had thrush before,
but this is so strange. Today I wasn't bothered by it at all. It is hell
getting older. Thanks again! Deb
— Debbi S.
May 27, 2008
I have the same thing. I am trying to see eliminating some things and then
adding them back . My doc also thought it was iron,no. I am thinking it
may be B12....but the past week I have been on high protein diet and it
seems to have disappaeared. I have no clue why or how it would affect my
tongue..all I know is its gone. its very annoying when you have it. Ive
been to Dr and dentist and they have no clue.perhaps a food allergy..just
my luck it would be carbs!!! its worth a try tho...good luck
— mcall
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