Hello, a month ago I had a partial glossectomy (re-section) and selective neck dissection right side. I'm having real issues with my tongue. I've lost all sensation on the right side and movement is very restricted. I can't stick it put or move it very far to the left side of my mouth. It feels like I have 2 pieces of string inserted in my tongue and they tighten up when I try to move it. I've been doing tongue exercises to strengthen and stretch it but there's been.no improvement and I'm worried it might make things worse as after exercising it, the loss of sensation is even worse.
Has anyone had similar happen to them?
Many thanks.
Hi KitiKat
I would give your CNS a ring and get SALT to look to put your mind at rest
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Good evening KitKat, i should not think the exercises are making matters worse,it could be a case of building up the muscles and waiting for the nerves to recover. But as Dani said get it checked out just for peace of mind. Good luck with your continued recovery,take care.
Chris x
Its sometimes not easy but its worth it !
