Burning in mouth, dry throat

I know that a sore throat is a symptom of GERD but does anyone have burning in their mouth and on their lips?  Also, does your throat ever get so dry that it hurts?  I've had these symptoms on and off and I stopped taking Nexium about 3 to 4 weeks ago.  I had the burning in my mouth when I was taking the Nexium so it's not new.  I've been trying some home remedies and watching my diet but I didn't do so well over the Easter weekend! 

Just wondered if anyone had felt these things and if you have any suggestions to help with it.

Thanks!

LFA

Sorry to hear about you having Burning mouth. I have had it since 1991, been to Dentist, Drs. they have heard of it but don't know what to do. Since "91" I have developed Fibromyalgia & Gerd. Mind is in the throat at times also in mouth by gums, roof of mouth, on tongue & sometimes my nose burns inside too. I have a lady that I email too, she has it too. She & another friend heard about tasteandsmell & the Dr. there said GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) is good. My friend isn't on anything by prescription so she is trying the GABA. I don't think I can be on it because I take Paxil & if I read right in another article I won't be able to take it. I am going to check with my Dr. on it.  My friend & I think stress might have something to do with it too. Anyway sorry, I can't help you to much but wanted to let you know your not alone. Also my throat gets real dry, I drink water alot or chew gum.

Take care, Deb

Post Edited (barneyfive) : 4/18/2006 2:26:55 PM (GMT-6)

Well, I don't know if I actually have burning mouth syndrome.  It's possible but I thought it was related to GERD.  I did do a Google search and my symptoms aren't necessarily consistent.  I will keep an eye on it and see if it goes away.  Thanks for the input!

CathyA
I am 39 years old. Yes, I think my tongue looks healthy. I was thinking of taking some B vitamins since I read it may be a deficiency in that area.
Thanks for the info.

I have been suffering from BMS for the past year. I am 52 and postmenopausal. My mother also suffered from this disorder only she called in "Hot Tongue." Mine was triggered through stress and once the switch is turned on, there is no medical treatment out there to turn it off. I have been self medicating with Lipoic Acid and Calcium Magnesium with some success. However, by accident I found I could get considerable relief by taking a half Zimovane (prescription sleeping pill) at lunch time, I have virtually no pain in the evening. This is a very real and dibilating syndrome. It seems a lot of Doctors don't even know what you are talking about when approached with the name "Burning Mouth Syndrome." I have found the internet a great source of information while also providing some comfort knowing there are others out there who know how I feel.

I am also a new member, and came upon this forum by accident, but I'm thrilled to see my condition here.  I have had the burning in my mouth, lips and throat since the first of this year. And yes, sometimes the inside of my nose, and my eyes burn also.  Dr diagnosed oral thrush,caused by candida overgrowth.  He put me on Nystatin for 2 months so far.  I have been taking oregano oil, garlic, caprylic acid, b-complex, b-12, among all of my other vitamins.  I have eliminated sugar and sweeteners, except stevia.  I have had no caffiene, fruit or  anything with yeast for 4 weeks. It just doesn't seem to make any difference, and I'm getting tired of this diet, if it's not going to help.  I also have scalp itch, without any signs of flaking, a toenail fungus, and mysterious skin rashes on my abdomen and back, that come and go.   I would dearly love to know what's going on with me, but the dr doesn't seem to have much input.  He did a blood allergy test, and it only showed tomatoes. Anyone else have those symptoms?  Thanks for any ideas.

Oh Joan........that's awful that they did the endoscopy without anesthesia!!  That's horrible.  Couldn't they have let you rest there for awhile, until you were awake?  Could you have taken a cab?  I just can't believe they did that. 

Thanks, Sea 2, for the idea...I eat natural yogurt every day, and it probably has helped some. A friend told me to get prescription antifungal mouthwash, and the burning will go away. I really hope so!Anyone tried that?