Re:chewing through everything

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I chew and bite when my head hurts, and when I have tension in my head, jaw

and neck muscles and joints, and when I feel anxious. 5HTP helps with all

the above.(Going to get my 5htp, which I forgot this morning.)

The pain and tension is relieved somewhat by the chewing, I don't know why.

Sometimes I place my thumbs between my jaw teeth and bite down until I can't

take it any more. Sometimes I will eat through bags of those hard chips,

just because it makes things a little easier to cope with. I used to eat

ice, but then I got my filling changed to plastic, and I'm afraid I'll break

them. I suppose I should find something healthier to chew on, but when I

feel like that, I grab whatever is at hand.

Maybe you could offer your child a teething ring. I may get myself one, too.

HTH

A piece of my heart to all the children...

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Warmest Regards,

Robin Little

What is chewing usually caused by?

My 6 year old has been chewing through everything clothes, blankets.

He is also biting his hand. Besides digestive enzymes, he is taking

FLAGIL (antibiotic for GI bacteria) and FLUCONASOLE.

Please help.

Thanks,

CP