Burning Mouth Syndrome Questions (Page 2)

Burning Mouth Syndrome - Just found your group. Diagnosed myself with this after searching web. It?

... started 3 weeks ago, thought it was swollen taste buds, then it got worse to feel just like I scalded my tongue on hot food or liquid. Yesterday my doc prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia, but after only half a pill, got too many side effects and I prefer more natural methods anyway. Just... read more

Long term use of clonazepam?

I have been using clonazepam for over 20 years now. Is there any significant side effects and is it safe to use the rest of my life. The minute I try to come off clonazepam my mouth begins to burn and I can't stand it so I put myself back on clonazepam. I just was just diagnosed with... read more

Burning Mouth Syndrome - any sleep suggestions?

My BMS is lowest in morning, escalates throughout the day and then by night or bedtime the pain is at its worst. Consequently, I rarely fall asleep before 3:00 am due to the intensified pain. I keep ice water on my night stand but drinking/sipping water keeps you up all night. Can anyone offer tips... read more

Has carbamazepine (Tegretol) helped people's pain from Burning Mouth Syndrome? If yes, please share.

I read one of your former entries in which you mentioned using carbamazepine, I think 200 mg. once daily. I was wondering if it provided Pain relief for your Burning Mouth? Are you still using it, same dose? Or anyone else who has had tried it for Burning Mouth Syndrome. I will have BMS for 8 years... read more

Burning Mouth Syndrome - I know that using baking soda used for toothpaste will not burn, but it is?

... not an option. I've been using Kiss My Face sensitive, as if I hurry, I can add water to the sonic before it gets too bad. Then I read that it has carcinogens . Now what?

I’ve been on Zoloft since December 2023 and I’ve been so sick since. I’ve been suffering with...

... GERD (not positive caused by that) nausea, burning mouth, insomnia, upset stomach, back pain, palpitations now as my doctor finally realized that my illnesses are probably caused by the side effects. I think I have every side effect listed online. I’ve had no life and suffering all this... read more

Burning Mouth Syndrome - Has anyone had an effect from scents, odors like hairspray and perfumes?

And heavy scented men's deodorant? This & pack-a -day smoking did it for me. I no longer work at the pharmacy, & try to let people know their perfumes really mess with me. They think I'm a nut, & continue to wear it, so I avoid them

Burning Mouth Syndrome - Has anyone used aloe Vera to help bms? I have suffered with this for?

... almost 4 years. I have tried so many different things without success. Since taking aloe Vera I have experienced some marked relief. Would some one else out there please try this to see if it works. It must be the medicinal aloe Vera plant. Peel off the green skin and eat the White gel. Give it... read more

Does alcohol or salty food affect your BMS?

My BMS started in Dec. 2019 after I had a tooth pulled and a dental implant put in. It was a process, building up the bone. The periodontist knows nothing about it and of course, tried to blame it on Sjogren's Syndrome, which I was tested for 5 separate times and in-depth testing in March of... read more

Lansoprazole - Nasty burning taste in mouth?

Hello good morning i have been on lansoprazole 1 month 60mg as anyone experienced. Burning of mouth and throat nasty taste that burns when swallowing saliva. Get worse when eating,drinking and brushing teeth. I have lost 6 stone since I have been been on lansoprazole.

Clonazepam for BMS -- continual use?

Is this something that you take for two weeks to "Waken up the nerves" again? Or do you have to take the drug indefinitely to make sure BMS doesn't flare back up?

Natural medicine for BMS?

Has Primary Burning Mouth syndrome caused you to gain, lose weight or neither?

If you've gained weight, do you think it is due to any medications you may take? If you have lost weight as a result of BMS, are you receiving any treatment at all for the oral burning pain - so that you can eat? I have found weight gain to be an issue but never before in my life. Eight years... read more