Re: numb tongue, nerve damage? too old for this?

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Sherri,

Unfortunately, I do not know much about lingual nerve injuries. The

center of my tongue felt the way you describe for about 3 weeks post

op. I thought I had burned it drinking my coffee too hot as I lacked

any sensation in my mouth for the first week or so. Maybe it was due

to a temporary nerve damage instead.

I hope the rest of your recovery goes well.

CPT Bob

> > >

> > >

> > > Thanks for the encouragement, It's hard not to panic when

> > something

> > > seems permanant. I will keep being hopeful that my tongue

> numbness

> > > will go away in time. The doctor said maybe 6 months today,

but

> > > then one of the nurses said, don't worry if it's permanant

> you'll

> > > get used to it, besides your old (I'm 40, I guess that makes me

> old

> > > in terms of this type of surgery?) and older people don't

always

> > > heal as easily. Her words made me want to bawl. But I will

try

> to

> > > remain optimistic.

> > >

> > > Sherri

> > >

> >