Tongue Biting - Ouch!!!
 

Okay this is weird, and the fourth time I've done this while sleeping. I've sliced my tongue wicked to a point where it was bleeding. This surely woke me out of a deep sleep. I feel the tongue move then the jaw slams down on the side of it. I have no control over the movement either - it just happens!

I noticed that this happens when I'm going off so could this be another one the dyskinesias or myclonus spells?

Anyone else have this?

Swell, another thing to look forward to. :(

John

Another fun symptom
 

I've been sort of sucking on my tongue, awake or asleep. My neuro called it a dystonia. Sometimes it's quite sore. My jaw goes to one side and little children run away--at last, a benefit! :eek: A little dark humor there (I'm actually a very proud stepgrandmother).

Jaye

Thank you, Jaye for the insight. I've done a nice job now on both sides of the tongue. The little nips have turned into nice fat cankers. I'll mention this to my neuro when I see her in mid-January.

Have a nice Christmas, and a wonderful New Year.

John

I wonder if a mouth guard type of thing might help, like the kinds they make for TMJ { jaw misalignment} sufferers.
There are guards for teeth grinders too.
Might be worth a try.:grouphug:

That's a good idea, Jo. I'll ask my doctor about it. For years prior to my PD diagnosis, I used to grind my teeth terribly. The interesting thing is now that I'm on Sinemet, that has completely stopped. Hmmm.... I wonder about that too.

John