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Mary Ann, I wonder if a referral to a speech-language pathologist would be of benefit? They work closely in the Parkinson Outreach Program with patients, with regard to chewing, swallowing, and speaking, and might be able to recommend exercises or awareness that could help Jamie. Alternatively, what about a mechanical soft diet? I.e., ground beef rather than steak, soft-cooked vegetables and fruits -- that don't require vigorous chewing? Let us know how he progresses, we care very much. Best regards, Kathrynne Bent Willow wrote: > > My husband, Jamie, has been having **terrible** problems with excruciating > pain in his mouth. Apparently, when he eats anything that requires vigorous > chewing, he is biting his tongue - severely. Not only is the side of his > tongue in shreds, but he suffers almost constant pain as a consequence. > We've brought the problem to the attention of our dentist, our internist, > and our neurologist - all of whom exclaim that it is a terrible condition, > but none of whom has a solution. > > Has anyone on the list suffered from such an affliction?? Can anyone > suggest a treatment? > ------ > Regards > Mary Ann Ryan (CG Jamie 59/19) -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/