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Chronic tongue and lip biting while eating

Posted by chiefd67 @chiefd67, Aug 31, 2022

I have been biting my tongue, inside my upper and lower lips, and inside my cheeks for well over a year now. I went to the VA and they
assumed it was a dental issue and would not refer me to a specialist. I went to my dentist and she wanted to put crowns over perfectly good teeth to "see if that would work." I do have cervical degenerative disc disease and nerve issues for about 50 years now. I googled and found out that in the brain there is a section called "pons" that controls a few functions, chewing is one of them. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so what was done to stop the biting and if it had anything to do with the brain (pons)? What specialist would I go to to get testing, and should I go to Mayo since not many doctors I have been to know anything about my problem? Thanks!

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h16027 | @h16027 | Sep 2 3:37pm
In reply to @h16027 "I also believe anxiety causes these sort of issues... I find deep breathing (inhale through nose,hold..." + (show)
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I also believe anxiety causes these sort of issues... I find deep breathing (inhale through nose,hold 7 sec & exhale thru mouth w lips pursed). Do this in a quiet place continuously till completely relaxed. I do this during my daily devotional visit with Jesus (most important!). This,along with calming essential oil infused lotions/ointments (Peppermint/Eucalyptus/Vicks work for me). This routine also helps calm my small fiber neuropathy. I wish everyone struggling with anxiety to try. For devotional recommend "Jesus Calling" & "Jesus Listens". Oh, & additionally, soothing music during meditation. Wishing all a good life!

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Forgot to say, "When you inhale through your nose inflate your stomach, NOT chest."

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cax75 | @cax75 | Sep 5 10:59am

I have idiopathic peripheral neuropathy and GERD with IBS. Unfortunately I am inadvertently by biting my tongue and lip as I sit or eat. I never really thought that it was a result of either of those two. Thank you for bringing it up.

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h16027 | @h16027 | Sep 6 12:29pm
In reply to @cax75 "I have idiopathic peripheral neuropathy and GERD with IBS. Unfortunately I am inadvertently by biting my..." + (show)
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I have idiopathic peripheral neuropathy and GERD with IBS. Unfortunately I am inadvertently by biting my tongue and lip as I sit or eat. I never really thought that it was a result of either of those two. Thank you for bringing it up.

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You're most welcome. Yes, my neuropathy (as well as, autoimmune problems), exacerbate my anxiety... which, of course, will cause other issues. Wishing you strength & peace on your journey.

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