I once at some "Dave's Insanity Sauce" and it burnt my forehead. How did that happen? After eating habaneros, I've felt them burn in my blood, in my arms, legs, stomach, head. The inner burn can travel anywhere it seems. I wonder if habaneros could make a difference for you? I'd eat a few of them with food if it was me. They will make one cry and drool, but 30 minutes of swirling an ice-cube on the tongue eventually makes it bearable. Serious situations can call for serious measures. Let me know how it goes.