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Lucyjo

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Burning Mouth Syndrome
« on: October 23, 2017, 07:37:38 PM »
I have been suffering from burning mouth for 2.5 years & I wondered if anyone else had found a cure??
If so, I would be most grateful if you would share it!!
At present I take low dose amitriptylene which just makes me sleep & get fat.
I also take citalopram. I am 54 & not sure where about I am in meno as I have Mirena coil, due to be removed after 7 yrs.
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CLKD

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2017, 08:04:35 PM »
What is in your toothpaste?  There are certain things that can cause a burning mouth, for me it was after cleaning my teeth: chocolate and bananas reacted instantly.  Can't remember what the product is though  :-\

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CLKD

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2017, 08:08:01 PM »
Sodium Laurel Sulphate
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Annie0710

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2017, 08:33:53 PM »
My dentist diagnosed me with this but it didn't last long.  But when I was looking for a cure it just said low dose ADs were given x
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Annie0710

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2017, 05:04:10 AM »
I have these from time to time.  Really help dry mouth

Gingigel is good for sore parts of mouth too
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Lucyjo

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2017, 08:17:52 AM »
Thank you everyone for your support! I will try it all - I am so desperate!!
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Lucyjo

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2017, 11:10:48 AM »
Has anyone found that HRT helps BMS & if so which sort?
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Maryjane

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2017, 11:22:07 AM »
My BMS is much better on HRT....not sure it matters which one as it's the oestrogen but I use oestrogel.....I was also low in ferritin / B12 / Vit D so all these need looking at with BMS.
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Lucyjo

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2017, 12:04:09 PM »
Just seen my GP. She is swapping the amitriptyline for nortriptyline. Has anyone tried this & did it help?
She has also prescribed vagifem tablets - any comment on these??
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CLKD

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2017, 12:56:59 PM »
Vagifemis essential to keep the vagina tissues supple so that they itch less.  There are several threads here to do put the product name into the 'search' box - take notes  ;)
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Annie0710

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2017, 08:39:42 PM »
When whatever I had (that the dentist thought was BMS) I had sores on gums and back of throat that looked like when a hot pizza burns it.  Plus metallic taste.  I'm going through a sore mouth phase again now, not BMS just ‘sore' x
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Annie0710

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2017, 11:01:37 PM »
Always a possibility.  I've not had my levels checked for a few years x
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Annie0710

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2017, 08:59:40 AM »
I think mine is oral B sensitive.  My private dentist I was going to recommended it and it definitely helps

I'm due a blood test sometime this month so I might ask if they can add in B12 test too x
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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2017, 10:25:13 AM »
Hi Lucyjo. I started with Vagifem earlier this year after six months of constant UTI's and the forum gave me the confidence to go ahead even although I was worried that my mum died of breast cancer. It has really made a big difference, that and decafinated coffee which the consultant recommended.  As to the burning mouth. Try not to eat acidic fruits as they will not help. I also have big problems with pineapple nowadays too which I never did. The joys of meno NOT
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Lucyjo

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Re: Burning Mouth Syndrome
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2017, 07:00:10 PM »
Thanks Sparkle - will be starting the vagifem tonight! Hope it helps with the constant weeing!
As far as the BMS - my mouth looks perfectly normal.
My tongue & roof of mouth burn like crazy & feel dry & uncomfortable all the time.
Hope the nortriptyline will help xx
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