Tongue tingling

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(tongue cancer - partial glossectomy, no flap, 9 weeks ago)

I know tongue tingling is really a good thing as it is nerves regenerating etc, but OMG mine is tingling so much it is driving me crazy! Have noticed it increasing for the last 2 or 3 weeks, but it;s been really bad for about 3 days now.

It is distracting me all the time, and actually the tingling/prickling is at times quite painful.

Anyone got any good tips for calming it down?

  • Hi tee777. My tongue tingling (burning tongue syndrome) was awful it drove me mad too. My nurse advised me to use mouthwash , also advised me to keep my tongue clean. I am in my 3rd year of recovery and still have it, but to a much lesser degree. I seem to notice it more when I’m tired. In the early days , I knew it was the nerves repairing and the pregabalin helped, but it seemed never ending. I make sure I use a tongue scraper and keep my mouth as clean as possible. It does get better

  • Thanks Debbie, I do have a tongue scraper so will make sure to use that. I had stopped using mouthwash as i wasn't sure if that was aggravating my tongue.