Persistent burning sensation on the center of my tongue?!

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um.. yea.. i agree.. no menopause.. it may be that you've damaged your taste buds. is it possible that you were eating really hot Pizza or nachos witht he liquid cheez?.. a single drop of that, if it stayed on your tongue for even a fraction of a second could do it.

Though the exact cause often remains a mystery, that syndrome--a persistent burning sensation with no visible irritation--sometimes results from the dry mouth occasionally associated with menopause. Chewing gum can help by stimulating saliva flow. Estrogen replacement therapy may also help restore the flow, but a burning mouth shouldn't be the only reason for taking the hormone. If estrogen therapy isn't an option, low doses of the anticonvulsant clonazepam (Klonopin) can usually reduce the discomfort, by stimulating the release of pain-suppressing chemicals in the brain--although clonazepam itself sometimes adds to the dryness. When antidepressants such as nortriptyline (Pamelor) help, psychological factors may be contributing to the syndrome. However, antidepressants may also dry the mouth; moreover, studies indicate that counseling reduces the pain more effectively than those drugs. Lastly, your doctor should check for underlying diseases or nutritional deficiencies that may occasionally spark a burning mouth.
I hope this helps you. And good luck.