https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:33:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988403 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:02:30 +0000 yellowbird 1988403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_mouth_syndrome" rel="nofollow">http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_mouth_syndrome</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988398 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:58:27 +0000 yellowbird 1988398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I would go see a dentist. We're you ever treated for thrush?? It really sounds like it to me. There are a couple other things it could be but without an exam it's hard to tell. Def see a dentist!!</p> <p>Like anagram describes that could be one presentation of thrush, but also a burning red irritated tongue is a telltale thrush symptom as well </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988308 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:15:05 +0000 erwoo 1988308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I'm so sorry you're feeling so horrible and got no answers from your doctor. :sad: I would get a second opinion for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988304 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:12:55 +0000 Anagram 1988304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BeachMama: I got oral thrush once, when I had dysentary in Vietnam for over two weeks. So yeah, my immune system was shot.</p> <p>But it wasn't just my tongue....and I didn't have symptoms like CherryBees--were your symptoms similar to hers?</p> <p>Mine was awful, but very clear that it was thrush. This is sooo gross, but it was like a yeast infection in my mouth. Like...white curds. On my tonsils, roof of my mouth, cheeks, inside lips, tongue. (shudder).</p> <p>gross, I know </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988297 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:10:12 +0000 BeachMama 1988297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was wedding planning I started to have a lot of mouth/tongue pain. It went on for a few weeks before one day I couldn't take it and I went to Urgent Care. They diagnosed me with thrush and gave me medicine to swish in my mouth. My regular doctor couldn't believe I got thrush - apparently only people with HIV and compromised immune systems get it. But wedding planning was by far one of the most stressful times of my life, so I really believe the stress affected my immune system. Maybe you should get another opinion? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988296 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:09:40 +0000 Anagram 1988296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: oh! And also, the last time I went to my dentist, she gave me a prescription mouthwash for gingivitis (gross, I know) and told me to use it for two weeks. But it was a huge bottle...so I asked if I toss it afterward and she said to keep it because it's great for mouth sores and sore throats.</p> <p>So maybe you can get some of that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988291 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:08:31 +0000 Anagram 1988291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: Can you get a second opinion in the UK? Or see a specialist?</p> <p>Or maybe as pps have suggested, see a dentist? Maybe they could discern if you have any type of infection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988277 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:02:57 +0000 .twist. 1988277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: I would totally get a second opinion! Doesn't sound like he had any real solutions for you and it's not like your tongue is something that is easily ignored (or should be!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988204 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:36:47 +0000 ValentineMommy 1988204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have geographic tongue (and a b12 deficiency coincidentally) and it can sometimes hurt in the cracks and patches, although it's never made my tongue swollen.</p> <p>I would think it's some kind of infection. Could you go to an ENT instead? I'm thinking they may have a better solution than to wait it out for three months while you're in pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1988087 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:54:57 +0000 alohaorchid 1988087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually think it could be stress. I have had crazy little sores (like canker sores/ulcers) on my tongue before when I have been experiencing periods of high stress.</p> <p>I hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1987796 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 02:33:07 +0000 turquoisemama 1987796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: How strange. I would get a second opinion, or perhaps see your dentist. In the mean time, maybe you can try to get some orthodontic wax for your teeth. They give it to you when you have braces so the metal doesn't scrape up the inside of your mouth.</p> <p>I had oral thrush once and the inside of my mouth was super raw and itchy and sore. I stopped using mouthwash and it went away on its own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1987787 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 01:59:53 +0000 Cherrybee 1987787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I got my blood test results back. My B12 is fine @Espion: @drjolene: . and so was everything else. </p> <p>My cholesterol and fasting blood sugar was just above normal so he gave me "lifestyle advice" (eat less, exercise more), then said "do you understand? Come back in three months and we will repeat the tests". I reminded him that I had sought help for my tongue and he said "oh yes, I looked that up but I don't know what it is. Three months, okay?". My husband then piped up and asked if the tongue could be stress related (that's been his theory all along) and the doctor replied "yes, stress does funny things to you physically, it could be" and that was the end of that. </p> <p>My tongue is a dreadful mess this morning. All the sides are ulcerated and its swollen so it keeps touching my teeth and hurting. The big patch in the middle (where the taste buds have gone) is no longer sore but its still red and shiny and the big crack down the centre is still there. </p> <p>It can't just be stress, can it??? :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1978056 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:03:39 +0000 Cherrybee 1978056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: Yeah, I tried salt water and then progressed to corsodyl mouthwash but nothing has fixed it. It has gotten better and then worse again over and over but then flared up really badly last weekend. My teeth are fine, no bleeding when brushing or anything. </p> <p>@drjolene: Can you have that with no other symptoms? I eat a ton of gluten but have no digestive issues to speak of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977894 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:00:42 +0000 drjolene 1977894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>B12 deficiency can, in fact, cause glossitis. If you happen to have B12 deficiency, I strongly recommend you push for Celiac disease testing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977597 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:44:01 +0000 artsyfartsy 1977597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whoa! That sounds awful!! I have no idea but i hope you get answers soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977592 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:34:19 +0000 Kemma 1977592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How are your teeth? No dental issues that could be compounding the problem? And it might sound a bit basic but have you tried rinsing your mouth with warm salt water? Hope you feel better and get answers soon!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977552 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:33:31 +0000 Cherrybee 1977552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pancakes: That's what I thought it was and why I didn't seek help sooner..... but then it got worse. I thought perhaps that thrush had infected it following Geographic Tongue....</p> <p>@Espion: Thank you. That box has been ticked on the blood test form - phew! </p> <p>@pui: @coopsmama: @.twist.: thanks ladies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977518 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:15:24 +0000 Pancakes 1977518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could it potentially be geographic tongue? <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/-conditions/geographic-tongue/basics/definition/con-20027435" rel="nofollow">http://www.mayoclinic.org/-conditions/geographic-tongue/basics/definition/con-20027435</a><br /> It sounds kind of like it although your symptoms sound a bit more severe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977506 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:08:38 +0000 coopsmama 1977506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh wow! I've never heard of this but hoping you get answers soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977503 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:07:42 +0000 Espion 1977503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get checked for a B12 deficiency. I'm reaching pretty dang far back into my knowledge of nutritional deficiencies, but I seem to remember that you can get a glossitis from this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977476 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:48:24 +0000 pui 1977476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ouch that sounds awful D: I hope you get some answers soon. To me that sounds like an infection or something, but I'm not a doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977468 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:44:36 +0000 .twist. 1977468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no! I have no helpful advice or ideas as to what it could be, but I do hope you figure it out and get better ASAP. </p> <p>:( &lt;3 BIG HUGS </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/has-anyone-ever-had-tongue-problems#post-1977441 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:33:30 +0000 Cherrybee 1977441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My tongue hurts :sad: </p> <p>It has been hurting for 10 weeks now - its swollen and rubs against my teeth causing repeated ulcers on the tip and sides. My taste buds appear to have disappeared, leaving a red, smooth patch in the middle and a huge crack has appeared down the middle. It hurts. </p> <p>I finally went to the doctor yesterday. He ordered full blood tests (I have them tomorrow)..... but what on earth could it be? I thought perhaps oral thrush but the doctor didn't seem to think so. He seemed to be leaning towards a thyroid issue because I'm fat and exhausted - but I eat too much and have a child who hates sleep!!!! </p> <p>Has anyone had anything similar? What was it? </p>