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While chewing, my teeth will snap down on my inner lip without my control, extremely fast and hard. I can't move my my muscles that fast and hard on my own. Two doctors blew it off. I think it's neurological. B12 used to help but not anymore.
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Get a good frenemy to smash your foot w/ a sledge hammer hard enough that you forget about your lip?
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Are you getting enough protein?
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Pay more attention while you are eating, and ask the doc for a muscle relaxant. TMJ and other jaw problems can cause this. You probably do it during sleep, as well.
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Lysine can help with healing of the mouth wound.
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Paying attention doesn't work. It happens without my control. It's independent of the normal biting. I used to wake up with my teeth clamped down on my tongue but B12 stopped that. My B12 checks out normal, but I still take some because of anemia, just in case. I eat well, so I'm probably getting enough protein, but I'll look into it.
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Involuntary jaw clenching can be indicative of underlying stress and anxiety.
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It tickles a memory but I can't seem to pull it up, sort of a reflex and sort of a spasm. Cascade is wrong too. The bad news is it was related to a brain/nerve issue.
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I accidentally bite my lip every once in a while, it's PAINFUL. You have my sympathies for sure.
Sorry for your challenges, hope you get some good advice!