Hello, Lisa- thank you for relocating my post. I have had BMS for 4 years, all of them most unpleasant. It began with an altered sense of taste then morphed into a continually flaming oral cavity. Not only does it burn, it also feels as though there is a battery in my mouth. Like the others in this group, I have tried a full compendium of options, including drugs, diet changes, dental adjustments,herbal remedies, homemade toothpastes, alpha lipoic acid, chiropractic, vibrational therapy , pain meds — all ultimately to no avail. The lidocaine provides a brief respite, but cannot be used long term.

Some days are worse than others, and nights are a challenge. I play a lot of solitaire at 2 AM....