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Prescribed Triamcinolone To Treat Sore In Center Of Tongue. Q-tip Did Not Stick. Taking Anastrozole Causing Problem?

my dentist prescribed Triamcinolone to treat a sore down the center of my tongue. I put some on a q-tip but it does not stick to the area. I did not rub it as the directions said not to or it will get gritty. It just came off on the ruff of my mouth.
I have been taking Anastrozole after Breast Cancer surgery and inter-Beam radiation. Could this medication be causing the problem with my tongue?
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

After reading your complete history posted, here it appears that the soreness of your tongue is not related to Anastrazole or to the radiation beam therapy.

Therefore you can apply Triamcinolone on the affected area of tongue and watch for a week.

The symptoms should subside,if not you can go for clinical evaluation and if required a small biopsy to exactly diagnose the cause.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.

Take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Udaykumar Bondre's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting your concern in HCM

I have gone through your concern. Before applying the ointment, just rinse your mouth with lukewarm water. Clean your hands with soap & water & after drying them you can apply the ointment quiet easily.

Drugs you are taking does not seem to cause the problem you are experiencing, but if problem persists for more than a week, you must rush to dentist for evaluation.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Prescribed Triamcinolone To Treat Sore In Center Of Tongue. Q-tip Did Not Stick. Taking Anastrozole Causing Problem?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. After reading your complete history posted, here it appears that the soreness of your tongue is not related to Anastrazole or to the radiation beam therapy. Therefore you can apply Triamcinolone on the affected area of tongue and watch for a week. The symptoms should subside,if not you can go for clinical evaluation and if required a small biopsy to exactly diagnose the cause. Hope it helps. Thanks. Take care.