Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS): Anyone found any relief?

@ristu Hi I found swishing B12helps also ACT mouthwash I carry the lozenges with me I know for me medicine will give you dry mouth

Hi. I'm not sure if B12 would be the answer for me. I've tried all the mouthwashes and rinses. Absolutely worthless to me, unfortunately. Regards Stu.

I have also found that "TopCare" sore throat lozenges help at night when mine is the worst. They contain benzocaine which numbs the mouth. It's temporary but helps me sleep. I also read that people on metoprolol can suffer from burning mouth. I am going to ask my cardiologist today. I am on it for a-fib as it keeps my heart rate under control. May have to try different med.

My BMS is terrible, had for 4 yrs it’s draining the life out of me , controlling my mind included, depression is rapid also ! Can’t seem
To get relief for pain or discomfort, also mucus in mouth constant like brain fluid leaking down through the sinuses, they are also involved in This misery, I’ve seen 7 kaiser Drs & 4 Denist all I’ve gotten is a diagnosis ! Trued gabapentin I can take is ther any help someware I’m at a desperate point with this !
Al w

??? Does Mayo Clinic answer?

Hi @alwhite and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, an online network of patients. You'll notice that I moved your messages to this existing discussion about burning mouth syndrome. I did this so that you can connect with others like, @ristu @destinnana @htinlizzy @htinlizzy @meadowhouse @rgpadilla and @mamajomclane.

You may also be interested in these related discussions in the Skin Health group.
- Burning Mouth syndrome - Bloodwork Normal https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/burning-mouth-syndrome-5/
- Burning Mouth Syndrome. I have it very severe. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/burning-mouth-syndrome-very-severe/

Al, do you know if you have primary burning mouth syndrome or secondary BMS related to other underlying conditions? What are you symptoms like?

New to the group, have been diagnosed with primary BMS and have had for about 9months. Have been using Clonazapam oral rinse swish and spit for 3 months. It helps but still have days that are bad. Noticed people talking about vit B12. Are there studies to support its use.

@pim9, I have burning mouth syndrome and I take 2-3 tablets of Clonazepam .5 mg. This was initially prescribed by the head of oral pathology at our local dental school. He said it was all he knew that would help. My PCP now prescribes this for me. It really does help. At first, it made me sleepy in the morning, but no longer does. I usually get by on 2 per day. I take one at lunch and one with dinner. This really has worked for me. I hope it will work for you. Best wishes, @joybringer1

After 6 yrs I told my doctor at Mayo- Dr. C Loftus about my mouth and tongue. ( I thought I was imagining it , since occurred after ostomies) . But he wants to do blood work and said they have a burning mouth clinic at Mayo. I also have had growth of bone out in my gum line and dentist “ poo. Poos” it .And cannot drink out of any plastic without exacerbating burning mouth.

I have had BMS (starting as OLP) for many years. Seen top oral pathologists in NYC and Boston (including one who treats BMS). What I
learned is that there is no reasonable treatment for these problems, much less a cure. It seems to be a life sentence.