Migratory glossitis/geographic tongue?

Question

Does anyone have any suggestions for treating the pain of migratory glossitis or how to reduce the frequency of the symptoms?

Thanks for the reponses, but I have tried both. Lozenges actually cause more pain. Toothpaste can be unbearable too. Any other suggestions or resources?

Thanks. I do take a multivitamin everyday, and I follow a very stringent oral care regimen. I used to only have symptoms every couple of months, but now it is nearly constant. I've tried to track patterns, and the only thing I can figure is that it's stress-related.

I guess I'm just getting to the point where it is too painful, too frequent, and too embarrassing. I know it isn't any sort of infection and that it isn't contagious, but it's still embarrassing.

Does anyone know if there are any other vitamin/herbal supplements or alternative medicine treatments that have been effective? Information on the net has been spotty and contraditory, and my dentist (relative) doesn't really know a lot about it.

Answer 1

I don't know how to reduce the frequency, save working on decreasing the stress in your life.

As for easing the pain, this works for my patients with mucositis, which is quite painful. It might work for you too. It sounds odd, but it is quite soothing and doesn't taste nearly as bad as it sounds:

1 tablespoon of a 1:2 mixture of maalox and liquid benedryl.

The maalox (or other milk of magnesia type product) helps coat the tissues of the oral cavity and the benedryl is an antihistamine, and thus will help soothe the tissues.

I usually suggest storing the liquids (either the mixture or the individual bottles) in the frig because having the mixture cold is also soothing.

Answer 2

I've developed this condition over the past couple years, I'm 20 now and it definietly gets worse with stress or when I eat hot or acidic foods. I suggest taking multi-vitamins because this condition supposidly has a link to anemia and brushing regulary and using a mouthwash has definitely helped me, the antiseptic in the mouthwash relieves the pain. Although it isn't really painful for me but I do get worse symptoms around the time of my period (hormones). I hope this helps you!

Answer 3

UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NOT A CURE FOR THIS PHENOMENON. USING A LOZENGE FOR SORE THROATS LIKE HALLS HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE HELPFUL. FOR SOME PATIENTS ANTIGUNGAL MEDICATIONS MAY BE HELFPUL.
http://www.maxillofacialcenter.com/BondBook/mucosa/geogtongue.html

Answer 4

"ITIS" means inflammation...would an NSAIDS (like aspirin, naproxen or ibuprofen) help the pain and inflammation?

3 books on disease symptoms and treatments

you could also get these books on ebay or amazon or a half price book store. (last two are very similar)..
1.Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
2.Handbook of Diseases (Lippencott)
3.Professional Guide to Diseases (Springhouse)