I have suffered this on and off since Sept 08, but today is worse than ever. I have read on the net that I should be taking folic acid and B12 but in what quantity. Does anyone know
Any persistent soreness in the mouth or tongue should always be checked out by a dentist.
Hi callaghl :wave:
Welcome to healthy pages!
A sore tongue so gets in the way...!
There are various reasons so a check with a dentist first for signs of infection is important.
If there are white patches on it that could be due to thrush infection - or any other thick or coloured coating - see the GP.
If the tongue is covered with small cracks, get the GP to check your blood sugar levels (take a urine sample as well to save time).
If it is reddish then it could be shortage of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - I am not aware that lack of B12 is the culprit, except it can cause sensitivity to hot and cold.
If the latter is the case, it is better to take a vitamin B complex than a single B vitamin because they all work as a team. Make sure you get the full range of them including B12, folic acid and biotin too. I would take 50mg of each per day for a month and then reduce to half that. It's best taken in divided doses (too much at a time is excreted within a few hours) like at breakfast and after lunch, as if they are taken in the evening then you may be kept awake with too much energy! Be aware your urine will turn bright yellow due to natural colouring in the supplement. Holland and Barrett is a good place to get it.
The best food sources of B vitamins are vegetables, mushrooms, wheat germ, Marmite, yeast, oat germ and B12 comes from meat and sardines.
A wholefood diet, avoiding sugar, fizzy drinks, and all processed food, plus limited tea and coffee, is the only way to get your necessary intake of vitamins and minerals without supplements.
Have a look at for details of B vits - click the A-Z of Nutritional Healing and get the basic info about them.
Hope that's of help
Caroline
My mum has Pernicious anemia and a sore tongue was ONE of her symptoms which is caused by B12 deficiency. She has her B12 'shot' every 3 months at her GP's.
I would suggest see dentist first as he is a specialist for the mouth and if he can't find a dental reason then see GP.
Love and light
reikiangel
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I'd be straight to the dentist/GP - sore tongues are the worst! There are so many different things it could be, as stated in the previous posts.
Hope its something simple
Hi Reikiangel and callaghl
I stand corrected :010: - vitamin B12 deficiency will cause a sore red tongue - there was never any mention of 'sore'. It wasn't put that way in any paperwork/books I looked at until the 8th tome! Iron deficiency is also indicated - it needs sorting by the doctor. If you get no joy from GP or dentist ask to see an ENT specialist.
My apologies if I caused confusion.
Very best wishes
Caroline
I can only echo what everyone else has said, get it checked out by a professional.
I take Cytacon B12 (3 a day) because I need it - don't like needles. 😮
I have suffered this on and off since Sept 08, but today is worse than ever. I have read on the net that I should be taking folic acid and B12 but in what quantity. Does anyone know
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date within Sept 08.