Recently, my tongue has become more forward in my mouth... closer to my teeth. It also feels thicker.
It really bothers me because I worry that people might see my tongue when I talk.
My swallowing also is loud, so this probably has to do with the togue.
I will try to get my mom to make me an appt. with an Ear, Nose, Throat specialist, but in the meantime I would truly appreciate suggestions on helping this embarrassing problem.
Posted by DolphinLady (Member # 6275) on :
Mystery, I think it's been discussed before. You might want to do a search. I hope you're able to figure it out soon and get some relief. DL
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
I have this sensation with babesia.
I've even been to the ER insisting that if I closed my mouth I would stop breathing.
Tongue held in front of mouth....feels enlarged....difficulties with swallowing.
I am a swallowing specialist. (Speech Therapist).
Very scary feeling.
Of course ER sent me home with xanax.
Lyme therapy helped some, but babesia therapy has helped the most.
Still would get into an ENT....one possibly familiar with Lyme and/or co-infections.
Having water or something cold to drink on hand also helped.
So while initiating a swallow on saliva was nearly impossible for me,
A swallow of something cold (which also stimulates the swallow reflex)
Was more easily swallowed. Helped me get over the panic/anxiety of the moment just knowing
I could still swallow....something.
Keep us posted please.
Maybe give your tongue something to do further back in your mouth.
Like take a melt away probiotic and hold it with your tongue on the roof of your mouth.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by kpa (Member # 12079) on :
My tongue swells up when I eat a food that I have an insensitivity to.
It took me a while to find out because I was developing new ones over time; so I was getting the fat tongue off and on seemingly randomly.
If benadryl helps, that is a sign that looking into an allergy is a good idea.
Good Luck,
kpa
Posted by MysteryGirl44 (Member # 10201) on :
Thanks, everyone!
I'll let you know what happens.
Posted by dmbfan (Member # 11948) on :
my tongue gets swollen at times too. my tounge actually has ridges on the edge that are indentations of my teeth-a sign that it is too big. A dr once told me an enlarged tounge is a sign of thyroid problemes... I do have thyroid problems.
Im not sure if an E, N, and T specialist would be able to help at all. My expereince has been that most conventional or non llmd drs have been a waste of my time and money.
do you have an llmd? what about a good nutrionist or chiropractor? I also live in nj, freehold and have found some good dr in the area
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