Anyone else get burning mouth syndrome after surgery? I’m 4 months post op. And if so any recommendations or medications y’all recommend

Thank you in advance it’s been extremely uncomfortable for me and has been getting worse over a month

May I ask if you have self diagnosed or if a doctor has diagnosed?

Regardless of diagnosis, this page lists some treatment options https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/burning-mouth-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350917

I never even heard of this, when I saw this post I looked it up.

Goodness, this sounds miserable!

If you haven't I would definitely go to the doctor and confirm and see if there is any treatments.

I hope you feel better soon!

8 hours ago, bmorin09 said:

Anyone else get burning mouth syndrome after surgery? I’m 4 months post op. And if so any recommendations or medications y’all recommend

wow, cant imagine how stressed and bad that must make you feel… did it start right after surgery?

have you had your doctor or screen you for nutritional deficiency?? especially post op that could make a big difference …i hope you find an answer

I've heard of it and mentioned to my dentist that there are times when it feels like my mouth is burning. He actually said to get a packet that has Xylitol, usually you can find that in the sugar substitute sections at Starbucks, etc. and swish a little bit of that around my mouth. Surprisingly it helped.

My sister is a hygienist and said that gum with Xylitol can help as well.

I had to google it too and I urge you to see a dr to confirm your diagnosis. Burning sensation in the mouth may be a symptom of several other things which may actually be treatable.