Dear 'Unrouley1', my Google Alert just picked up your BMS paragraph and I am always sorry to learn when there's a new sufferer out there. I'm glad you could figure out your ailment yourself, on the net. BMS is supposed to be so 'common' but doctors just don't know much about it. You will cringe at this, but I've had it for 2 years. It arrived just after I had both knees replaced. The people I've found (thru the Google Alert) seem to have started their BMS after an illness or surgery, especially mouth surgery. Here's how I live with it. The drug Lyrica... used for lots of things... helps a great deal. I had retired but am now able to substitute teach (elementary) and always have with me half frozen water bottles so I can sip all day (& run to the restroom every recess!) Late afternoons and evenings are no fun, as the mouth pain increases, but I am at home. I don't go anywhere after 4pm!Here's my email address, in case you want to 'talk' more. I wish you the best and that your BMS is only temporary! Kate Nelson