Has anyone else had a problem with "first bite syndrome"?? I have alot of cranio facial nerve damage. I am trying to eat soft foods even tho' it is very difficult and it sends the right side of my face into a spasm that makes me cry out in pain.(Kinda like if you bite ito a very sour lemon.) The tail of the parotid gland was removed and this may have alot to do with it. It's not only the first bite sometimes,even drinking liquids triggers it. I was wondering if there was something to do at home to help get over this.