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Bent Mountain, VA

Ok fibro warriors I have a question. I have a very sore tongue. I have cracks in my tongue and the tip of my tongue has a few bumps and it very red. Does anyone else have this. I'm trying to figure out if this is yet another symptom of fibro. I rinsed my mouth out with peroxide. I do not brush my tongue every day. I only do it once or twice a week. Maybe I need to do it every day. IDK!! I'm so frustrated. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Sue

March 16, 2017
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Members rallied around someone experiencing a sore, cracked tongue with bumps, sharing that while some cases stem from vitamin deficiencies,... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing a sore, cracked tongue with bumps, sharing that while some cases stem from vitamin deficiencies, food sensitivities, or hereditary conditions like geographic tongue, many confirmed it as a fibromyalgia symptom linked to medication side effects, dry mouth, and immune system changes. Several members offered practical remedies that have worked for them, including warm salt water rinses, honey and lemon drinks, coconut oil swishing, switching to sulfate-free toothpaste like Sensodyne, using Biotene for dry mouth, and avoiding citrus, spicy foods, and alcohol that can trigger flares. A recurring theme was the relief of discovering they weren't alone in experiencing this painful and often overlooked symptom, with many expressing gratitude for a supportive community where they can share strange symptoms without judgment.

A MyFibroTeam Member

hope u don't mind me saying but try warm sea salt in boiled water to swill around your mouth.I have been plaged with thrush for years until I stumbled on this and I find salt water works better than any stuff the doctor gave me. Also drink honey and lemon drink easy to make 2 teaspoons honey cut lemon in half and squeeze half a lemon in your mug then fill with hot water from kettle and stir well. Lemon is a natural cleaner and honey will help heal.

March 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you caught yourself sleeping with mouth open? That'll dry out your tongue, and so will some meds. Find a position to sleep with mouth closed. I also use gum n mints, and sip green tea all day.

March 16, 2017 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have also had that with Fibromyalgia. Now everything makes my tongue burn. Mouthwash is the worst. I ask my husband if it taste bad and made his tongue burn and he said no. Fibro seems to just take over our bodies and cause the strangest things to happen to us. Hugs
John 3:16

March 18, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member thanks for answering my question. I have looked on line since I posted my question. That too says it's part of fibro. Thank you for letting me know what ur dentist said. It's nice to know that came from a dentist. πŸ˜ŠπŸ™β€οΈ S.

March 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Omg I have this and never thought to put it down to my fibro!! I'm always using thrush treatment from Dr,it gets very sore and I lose my sense of taste.

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