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Tongue With Burning Sensation and Tingling
Started about 6 weeks ago. Have seen internist, gastro and dentist. None saw anything alarming. Take CREON for EPI and gastro told me a reaction to that usually starts when you first start this medication or for people who may chew the capsules (which you aren't supposed to do). Also have loud ringing in the ears. Read tongue issue can be vitamin deficiency, so added B Complex, Potassium, Niacin, Folic Acid and 10 mg liquid Iron, as my Ferratin was low, Started taking all over a month ago. There is one place on L side of tongue that is irritated and gets worse as the day goes on. Back to the dentist tomorrow to have him check to see if I have somehow chipped a crown and it is irritating tongue. Have an appointment with ENT, so she can have a look, as I know this is a process of elimination. My plan is to ask for an MRI of head and neck if I can't get this resolved, but with current complaint burning/tingling in tongue and nothing visible, I know a doctor will not prescribe, although I will pay myself if I have to, but still need orders from doctor. Also started taking Pepcid three days ago in case it is acid reflux, which I have had in the past.
Hope my Mayo Connect friends can help me figure this out. Thanks to all who read and respond.
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As an FYI, should this happen to anyone else, this is a process of elimination, as most things are. I am now trying Biotene, as recommended by my dentist. I am 85% better,so it may be low nutrients. I did have low Ferratin and am taking iron and added other supplements. I go to the ENT next week for her to have a look and will report back, if she has anything enlightening. Thanks to everyone.
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1 ReactionI've had a burning mouth and tongue for years. It gets a little better if I brush my teeth, I will ask my doctor about vit. B complex! Thanks.
I wouldn't guess an MRI out of your pocket would be worth it. It's not going to tell you why you have a burning mouth. A gastroenterologist would be a better use of your money. Just a thought.
Thanks so much. I should probably go back to the gastroenterologist. I have been to the internist, dentist twice and gastro once. ENT next week. I was thinking MRI to rule out any kind of tumor, but will ask ENT to have a look down the throat. It is steadily improving with addition of iron and B complex, folic acid and niacin to pill regime.
Yes an ENT visit is very important. Not to scare you but my close friend had a form of mouth cancer. Was seen by dentist multiple times, fitted for mouth guard, switched toothpaste etc before our ENT diagnosed. She has gone through all the treatment and is cancer free now but it was a tough one. Things that would make the burning worse for her were spicy foods and alcohol. She was not the typical mouth and tongue cancer patient as she had never used tobacco products, drank much or a male. Best to be safe and rule things out as you say with an MRI. Best of health to you.