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[Dysphagia] Burning mouth syndrome
Yes this is a chronic pain syndrome more common in post-menopausal women.
No cure but can be treated with pain medication like other pain syndromes.
Sara Hoffman, MS, CCC-SLP
At 03:11 PM 6/2/04 +1000, you wrote:
>I have recently seen an elderly lady with Parkinson's disease and a moderate
>dementia. She has moderate dysphage for both foods and fluids. She wears
>upper and lower dentures which fit well. She has been complaining for some
>time of a burning sensation in her gums which is always there and remains
>fairly constant. He dentist referrd to it as "Burning Mouth Syndrome." Has
>anyone ever heard of this or had any experiences?
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>Rosemary Manusu
>Speech Pathologist
>Aged Care and Rehab.
>Royal North Shore Hospital
>ST Leonards
>NSW 2065
>Sydney Australia
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