Ever had that sudden, mysterious blaze roaring in your mouth like you’ve just chomped on a chili pepper—except you haven’t? Welcome to the world of burning mouth syndrome (BMS), an often-overlooked yet wildly frustrating menopausal “menobother.” From hot flashes to brain fog, we’re kinda used to the usual suspects during menopause, but this fiery intruder? It sneaks in quietly and sticks around long enough to really get under your skin—or, well, tongue. Interestingly, even Meghan Trainor has opened up about her own battle with this puzzling condition, which mostly targets menopausal and postmenopausal women. So what the heck is going on inside your mouth when everything looks totally normal but feels like it’s on fire? It’s a complex cocktail of nerve signals, hormones, and who knows what else—spelled out in a word only brainy researchers can love: psychoneuroendocrinological. But don’t freak out just yet—there’s a bunch of smart, simple tricks to douse those flames pronto. Ready to find out how to cool that burn and reclaim some comfort? Let’s dive in. LEARN MORE
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