question: This past July, I noticed the tip of my tongue was raw and sensitive to acidic foods. My PCP recommended I visit an ENT if salt water rinses did not work. Meantime I had a dental appointment on August 1st. My dentist suggested salt water or peroxide rinses. Tongue no better. I saw an ENT on August 13th. She discussed using Biotene Mouth wash as well as Toothpaste. She removed small amounts of impacted ear wax in left ear. Added Vitamin B 6, B12 and Zinc to maintain proper oral hygiene. She also suggested Triamcinolone Acetonide Dental Paste 0.1% in morning and evening. After two weeks she ordered a refill. Then since no better suggested I see another, more experienced ENT for a biopsy. On September 1st, I developed left jaw pain. On September 11th, I visited a second ENT. She did a complete sinus work-up, suggested heat twice a day, along with 800 mg. Aleve 3 x day and Zantac for stomach relief. She did not feel a biopsy was necessary but took a culture on the raw tip of tongue. I am only taking Aleve 250 once a day and using heat twice a day. To date, I am still no better. Must await 5 days for results of the culture which is probably this Wednesday, September18th. Then, she suggested I visit an Oral Maxifacial doctor for jaw pain. Could this be TMJ or arthritis of the jaw??? What about the tip of tongue still raw after 2 months??? What do you suggest??? Thank you