Happiness and Burning Mouth Syndrome

glowing face by NejronYesterday as I grabbed my morning coffee at the neighborhood shop, I  spotted an acquaintance. I had seen her around the gym where she is always intense and focused but had only spoken with her once or twice over the years. I said hello and reminded her who I was (You know when you get that feeling that they know they know you but might not remember your name or the context?) and we stood together waiting for our orders.

“My God,” she said, looking at me intently, “You always look so glowing. Why is that?” Continue reading

Dentists & Burning Mouth Syndrome

canstockphoto16774292I am nearing nine years with Burning Mouth Syndrome, and if you have read this blog, you know I have tried many things to control or cure it. So far, the only thing that has been a reliable relief for me is Klonopin/Clonazepam Orally Dissolving Tablets.

Meanwhile, as those of you who suffer from BMS know so well, life goes on and so do regular dental appointments. Even if you don’t correlate the onset of BMS to dental work (many of us do), having someone working on your mouth when you are in pain can still be psychologically challenging. Continue reading

Hide No Longer – Burning Mouth Syndrome

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Yesterday, an old friend reached out to me through Facebook and said she had a friend who was having a “burning tongue,” and she remembered that I had said something about that at some point.

Yes, my friends, this is how awareness often happens. Continue reading

BMS-Your Invisible Companion

2016-6 Tulsa 40 Reunion 4I ran into an old friend the other day, and the first thing she said was, “You look great! Is the Burning Mouth gone?”

Those of you who suffer from this mysterious chronic pain (or others like it) know exactly what I felt in that moment.

In a flash, you decide whether to tell this sweet, well-meaning person that, “No it hasn’t gone away, but thank you for asking.” (Potentially opening yourself up to a protracted conversation about it, right?)

OR Continue reading