Burning Mouth Syndrome: Why Women Are Dismissed & What May Actually Help

In this episode of Hormone Heroines, we sit down with Dr. Susan Sklar, physician and founder of Hope for Burning Mouth, to discuss Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS), a chronic neuropathic pain condition that disproportionately affects perimenopausal and menopausal women.

Dr. Sklar explains what Burning Mouth Syndrome feels like, why diagnosis can take years, and how many women are often dismissed or told their symptoms are psychological despite experiencing significant chronic pain. We discuss the challenges patients face navigating the healthcare system and the emotional toll that chronic pain can have on daily life.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Sklar shares her clinical approach to treating Burning Mouth Syndrome, including the role of hormone replacement therapy, thyroid health, vitamin D, nutritional deficiencies, stress management, and low-dose naltrexone. She explains how hormones may influence pain pathways, inflammation, and nerve function, and why addressing underlying physiological imbalances may be an important part of treatment.

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About the Guest:

Dr. Susan Sklar is a Harvard-trained physician with more than 40 years of clinical experience. After practicing obstetrics and gynecology for 25 years, she transitioned into restorative and longevity medicine, where she became deeply involved in helping patients suffering from Burning Mouth Syndrome. Through her work with Hope for Burning Mouth, Dr. Sklar focuses on identifying underlying hormonal, nutritional, and neurological factors that may contribute to chronic neuropathic pain. She is passionate about educating patients and practitioners about the connection between hormones, chronic pain, and women's health.

Website: www.susansklarmd.com

Hope for Burning Mouth: https://susansklarmd.com/hope-burning-mouth/

Get the Kindle Book on Amazon: https://susansklarmd.com/burning-mouth-book/

Get BMS Coaching Today: https://susansklarmd.com/bms-coaching/

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