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    Klye Reeves
    Spectator

    Has anyone tried LLLT/Biostim for idiopatic burning tongue syndrome? Forty-something white male. Have gone through all the usual stuff like diet, toothpastes, blood studies with MD, etc. No cause determined, no relief. If it is neural in origin, it seems like some of the same principles of parasthesia reversal would apply. Any thoughts???

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    Robert Gregg DDS
    Spectator

    I can’t remember……..

    Give it a try, can’t hurt. It should work.

    Keep us posted.

    Bob

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    djackson
    Spectator

    Kyle–what ever happened on this case? Any success lasing the pts. tongue?

    DJ

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    Klye Reeves
    Spectator

    Limited success.

    I’m going from memory here. But as I recall we did about six sessions each about 5000-6000J (100usec 6.0w, 20 Hz) I bathed the dorsum, lateral, and inferior aspects of his tongue where he could feel warmth.

    After a couple sessions he described it as slight improvement of the ongoing burning tongue sensation, but not eradicated. After the other sessions, he said it really did not feel any different.

    So, anyway, not really anything to write home about in this case.

    He’s probably due for his regualr cleaning anytime in the next few weeks and I’ll follwup and let you know if anything has changed.

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    djackson
    Spectator

    Thanks for the reply.

    DJ

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