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Burning Mouth Syndrome. I have it very severe.

Skin Health | Last Active: Nov 6 10:38am | Replies (564)
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Developed BMS over 1 1/2 years ago when I was 56, after a number of rounds of antibiotics, following the flu. ENT specialist told me it was something that I just had to Deal with as there was NO cure. It has greatly improved since then, just following a healthy diet, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake. Just recently realized that I’ve had a few weeks of no symptoms. I am a RN , and am not in to taking meds if not needed! A lot of people want a quick fix rather than try a healthier lifestyle change, which obviously, takes more time and perserverence. It certainly is a drag to have this. Wishing all suffers patience with their symptoms.

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cajeffery | @cajeffery | Mar 2, 2018

Hello....I’ve only suffered from burning tongue and mouth for a couple of years. I had a total paratoidectomy at mayo 18 years ago for a malignancy. Long story short...after 7 weeks of radiation txs my mouth is much different than presurgery and rads. After seeing several different specials, ENTs and GI. Nothing seems to relieve it completely but I’ve tried “oil pulling” with limited help. My best suggestion is to illuminate sugar as much as possible and over indulgences of caffeine This seems to help me. They have found nothing concrete linking this to my previous tx for my paratoid CA Has anyone been tested for a low brewing yeast infection in their mouth? I seem to be sensitive to thrush

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Mar 3, 2018

Well with RA we have times with little to no pain. However RS can hit you suddenly and last in my case a week or two. I hate it but realize there is nothing I can do about it.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 5, 2018

Hello, @cajeffery, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Your input on eliminating sugar and avoiding overindulging in caffeine seeming to help you with the BMS is very interesting. How did you come to realize this? Also, wondering if you'd be willing to share more about what "oil pulling" is?

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