Burning tongue
I can no longer eat anything that is the slightest bit spicy hot. My tongue burns. I used to be able to eat pizza with pepperoni and other spicy foods like Chinese drunken noodles. I was told that a zinc supplement might help but it has not. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this and how they dealt with it.
Hi,
! I tried to reply yesterday, but my comment must have been eaten by tech gremlins or something!
Anyway, I know dealing with tongue and taste issues isn't all that uncommon with MS, though I did not find a story similar to yours in this community. Changes in taste can also be a side effect of medications, so you may want to check to see if any medications you are on list changes in taste as a potential side effect. Also, if you have an upcoming dental exam, you may want to make sure your dentist does a full mouth screening for oral cancers. I am not saying in any way that you are dealing with that, but it's always good to cover all your bases, just to be safe.
Unfortunately, I did not come across any great tips for combating this issue. I know it's frustrating when your senses are impacted by MS (or something else). Like, living with MS is hard enough; why does it have to take away the foods you enjoy too?
That said, I know you are not the only member of this community dealing with oral/taste issues. I hope this symptom goes away as quickly as it came and that you are able to enjoy pepperoni pizza and spicy foods again!
Best, Erin, Team Member.I used to get “lie bumps” on the edges of my tongue. I read somewhere about vitamin B helping with this. I started taking a complex B vitamin and it has helped.
I’m glad it’s making a difference for you! It’s always nice when you find something that works, especially when it’s something you read about and gave a try. This feedback is really helpful. Thanks! -Latoya (Team Member)
