Hey Dan,

I can relate to your blues. I had been having tongue pain similar to what led me to the dentist, oral surgeon, ENT etc. at about this time last year, which started this great party we all attend. I saw the ENT on January 12, all checked out great and I posted a happy post. After that visit, tongue pain started and gradually increased to the point that when I saw my dentist on the 21st, I was sure IT was back. I called ahead and asked if I needed to come in early for my appointment so he would have time to do a thorough check along with my already scheduled dental work.

What did he find? I am clenching my jaw so hard that it is muscle strain. He prescribed 5mg of diazapam one hour before bedtime, my muscles are relaxed, and now that pain is gone. What a relief! I hope you find what is going on with you is just as easily rectified or explained.

And Joanna, I think we need to start a glossary of our terms...and include your "Englisp", Mark's "instant awfulizer" and whoever coined the brilliant "new normal." We could start a thread about it, or I would be happy to make a list if folks want to email me their words and definitions!

Sincerely,
Lisa