@dustycat52 Thank you for sharing what has worked for you.

Here's a little story - years ago, before I knew I had Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS), no doctor could tell me why my tongue burned so. I determined things like high sodium, citrus, or acid based foods induced it. Back when I worked, it would get so bad that I felt like I had a cats tongue texture-wise (but didn't) and used to soak my tongue in cold water like a bath to sooth. Sounds silly now but we do what we have to do in the moment, right? Toothpaste and all. Crazy what our CNS controls.

Management is everything. After going to Mayo's Pain Rehab Center, and learning management skills, I realized that by giving attention to symptoms made them worse. It was hard at first to ignore but practice makes perfect. Not to say chronic symptoms ever leave, but we sure as heck can do our best to not let them rule us.

Thanks again for sharing your tips. I hope you find comfort in your day today. 😊

PS: I notice you have been on Connect for a little while now. I'm wondering if you feel comfortable yet to fill out your profile and maybe add a picture so its easier for members to recognize you?