Thanks guys, i certainly do keep my consultant well informed.. i write down whenever i have attacks and the pains i'm experiencing etc.

My occassional attacks seem to have been replaced by a constant burning/ numbing sensation in my lower lip. However i can seem to eat normally now.. it's very strange how this has progressed in as little as 2 months. I guess what i'm concerned about is how it will progress further.

Fortunately my scan didn't show the presence of a tumour or 'anything sinister' according to my consultant. They seem to think it will clear up through medication alone.. not much of what i have read on the internet seems to suggest that is the case though. And i'm aware this can't be cured, so like you say.. i can learn to live with this.. as i think i am starting to do already