As many of you know, I have BMS (burning mouth syndrome), believed to be associated with a brain stem lesion from my MS.

I've been battling this burning sensation since mid 2007. It's truly awful. I have to take Clonazepam (Klonopin) and chew peppermint gum to keep my mouth from being a raging fire of pain (like being scaled with hot coffee, worsening as the day progresses).

Today, I noticed an odd taste (at first), then a really odd sensation along the side of my tongue on the right side (where the BMS really did start in my mouth). At first I didn't understand what was going on... it was while making supper that I remarked to hubby, "Oh my gosh, I don't feel burning anymore along my tongue!!!". It's more a numbness with a tiny bit of pin prickly feeling, versus the other side (left) that has the burning mouth thing going full force.

Is this possibly my nerve(s) going into a "healing" process? Or re-wiring around the damaged area? Oh I so, so hope the BMS is going away. I haven't done anything special to help the BMS, just taking my medication regularly. NOW if the BMS goes, I can taper off Clonazepam (oh I so want off these prescription drugs).

Hope everyone's been well. Been SO busy here. January and vacation can't come soon enough!