Brief Answer:
Suspecting burning mouth syndrome due to your post-menopausal status

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I would like to start by saying that post-menopausal women have an increased risk to developing a condition called burning tongue/mouth syndrome. This syndrome has many causes, but in post-menopausal women it is usually related to lowered oestrogen levels.

Other symptoms can include:

+Taste changes (bitter, metallic, etc.)
+At times loss of taste also
+Dry mouth (despite of drinking adequate amount of fluids)
+Increased thirst
+Burning sensation on tongue, can be on lips (inner and outer surfaces), etc.

If you choose to visit your doctor then he/she may conduct an array of tests, to make sure other causes are ruled out and make sure a misdiagnosis is not made. They can include:

+Blood tests
+Allergy tests
+Salivary samples
+Biopsies
+Imaging studies
+Discontinuation of any medications (to make sure they are not the cause for the symptoms)

Treatment once a diagnosis is made may include:

+Estrogen supplements
+Drink plenty of fluids
+Avoid tobacco
+Avoid citrus fruits and drinks
+Avoid alcohol
+Avoid spicy food
+Avoid fried food
+Avoid oily food
+Avoid mint and chewing gums

I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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