Pain in side of tongue only when asleep. nerve pain/ stabbing pain awakens me. near sore that has no pain. not from biting - nerve explosion - cause?

Bruxism: It is possible that the cheek and tongue are getting caught too. This can also happen in case of petit mal seizure that aggravates a TMJ problem. See your dentist to check for lesions, facets on teeth, and torus...So he can come up with a proper diagnosis. If the problem is not due to parafunctional habit, you maybe referred to either an oral surgeon or eent based on the findings.

Get a Diagnosis: You need to see a dentist for diagnosis and referral. This could be serious. A painless sore with shooting pain could be an abscessed tooth with infection spreading to the tongue and if untreated to your neck or brain. It could be a tumor, possibly cancer. No one can tell without examining you so see a dentist today.