Normal?

Tonita

Someone else just posted about tongue discomfort/pain they are having post surgery.  I feel the same way but don't know what "normal" is for the situation.  My tongue is driving me absolutely nuts.  It's misshapen, irritated and sometimes there is a little "pulling" feeling when I move it a certain way.  After surgery, there was a big lump on the top of my tongue because of the way he put me back together.  That has subsided somewhat but it feels awful. 

I have a follow-up with the surgeon next month, but when does something call for a check on it earlier?  I am able to eat much better than before but gee whiz, will it ever feel "normal" again?

How would I know with nothing to compare it to?

Tonita

Anybody?

Anybody?

Barbaraek

Sorry Tonita

My husband's tumor was in the nasopharyngeal area. Hopefully someone will chime in and answer...

Barb

MrsBD

Tongue discomfort

Tongue discomfort seems to be a common complaint. I had radiation and chemo, but no surgery.  It took months for the radiation side effects to go away and 19 months later, I still get a tight, pulling feeling on one side. If there's one thing we're supposed to learn from this whole experience,  I guess it's patience. Hang in there!

Bunnymom

I posted about the tongue

I posted about the tongue pain and discomfort. I had surgery then chemo and radiation. They are telling me it's a radiation injury. I posted about it hoping to find out if anyone has any suggestions for relief. I'm currently doing hyperbaric and hoping it will help. 

I wish I could offer you more but I'm finding that pain after all this treatment is far more common than I previously thought. If anyone can help, please chime in!