denabob Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 I really dont know if I've already mentioned this or not but I cant find it so it may have been on another site I was reading about neuropathy for my aunt(she's lots some sensory nerve function in her legs/ also possible thyroid problem) anyway, a symptom of autonomic neuropathy (strange but true) is the spots on your tongue ( taste buds and such) in these patients have areas that have no spots. I've described it as looking like cigarette burns ( I dont smoke) the spots can be painful at times (like when you burn it with food) My family doc called it a geographical tongue (no known cause) I've had it since I was born- never thought to mention it to any Dr with all this! My cousin is the only other person I've seen with it and she has mitro-prolapse valve and fibromyalgia( which are also linked to dysautonomia from what I've read.) There is a point to all this- I wonder if any of you have this strange symptom?! If it is linked to dysautonomia then I have had it since birth!! I'm not real educated on the dysautonomias so any input is appreciated! Interesting on the theory of heredity because it would include 2 more relatives just affecting different parts of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 I haven't heard of geographical tongue being related to dysautonomia. You might want to ask a dysautonomia doctor, though.Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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