It’s been a gradual development for me, but got so I couldn’t stand it anymore. Was diagnosed by dentist who prescribed magic mouthwash. He knew nothing. Diagnosed by a second dentist who told me Gabapentin may help. Went to ENT, he had no clue what to do but did prescribe Gabapentin. I’ve only been on it for 2 days, but a lot of the black tongue calmed down, but still burning!
I can’t concentrate even on conversations. I’m so out of it, halfway thru the story I realize I have no idea what the other person is talking about!
The ENT also prescribed prednisone, but I’m not going to do that until I see if this gabapentin does anything.
I feel like I’m losing my mind. Next step is to travel to a teaching hospital to see mouth specialists, but I feel like I’m going to have the same outcome. I keep thinking I’ll get used to it but I don’t think so. The only thing that helps is drinking alcohol to help me forget about it!
This really sucks and I feel for you people