I think it is fairly common. In "The Widening Circle" Polly Murray's lyme book it mentions her son having it.
It kind of makes sense, if the spirocetes migrate to the salivary glands in ticks why not humans. They say that sjogren's is the second highest autoimmune disease.
It would seen to me as it would be a means of passing the infection on.
It could be from trapped trigger points causing nerve pain. Cranial nerves? I don't believe in the autoimmune theory.
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My son has had this for 6+ months, Lyme diagnosis 4 months ago. I wish I had something concrete to tell you. We haven't been able to pinpoint the exact cause, or come up with a solution.
His holistic physician thinks it's a lymph/spleen issue. He has tried to wear a TMJ appliance, which didn't help and messed up his bite. Our family physician thought maybe blocked salivary glands. I think it's more complicated than that but he does get increased swelling around his mouth after eating.
Mostly the swelling is located in his lower cheek area, jawline and under the chin. It is always "there" but does tend to get worse on and off through the day. Is this similar to your experience? Do you have teeth, gum and/or jaw pain also?
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Yes, all three. My first chiropractor visit helped immensely with the TMJ. Can now brush back teeth and eating isn't as difficult. The severity of it does fluctuate throughout the day and evening. Sometimes experience stabbing pain right in the jaw area.
I hope you find some answers to help him with this.
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