Swollen Tongue

[cin605]

HI-
I am so glad i found this site!I had an AN removed 6/26/08.It was 2cm on the right side.10 weeks out my tongue is still swollen on the LEFT side only.It goes away when i lay down but if i am up moving around for more than an hour or so it swells back up also deviates to the left docs say i have nerve wekness in tongue ut no clue as to why it swells & unswells.Any one else have this?
I also am still very usteady,can not drive at night after i am up for while it feels like my head has a waterballon in the right side very heavy feelin,also feels like it is hsaking back n forth but it isn't.I have a numb spot on my right thigh about the size of a diiner plate.
Thanks .I'l take any & all info.
Cindy

[MAlegant]

Hi Cindy,
It may a trigeminal nerve thing but you would have to ask the doc.  My side effects are ALL trigeminal numbness and pain, though today is so far pain-free.  My tongue feels swollen (right half) but it isn't really.  (Also can't feel gums, teeth, etc, unless they are active and then I feel burning)  I generally feel like I have a gauze roll in my mouth!  Hoping all will pass in time.  I'm about 4 weeks ahead of you but getting better every day.
All best,
Marci

[cin605]

I have no pain in the tongue or that area in general .My  tongue is deviated(crooked) & when i stick it out it points to the left.i have read this indicates nerve weakness on the left side.
i slur my wording after being upright for any lenght of time.I also have a shooting pain from left back fo my head down through shoulder blade.I can taste fine.lucky!!!