Re: Swollen papillae under left side of the tongue
Originally Posted by
Lana
So, in spite little calming down after Fishmanpa replied to me original post, today is worse for me. AT this point I do not know what normal under-the-tongue area looks like! I see various small bumps (papillae?), on my left side they look little bruised and larger, but I can barely see them on my right side. Went through the Forum's posts about tongue issues, and, needless to say, read about some very upsetting possibilities. I am freaking out, and I feel horrible, and scared. I managed to make appointment with my dentist for tomorrow. Please help, I just cry all day.
It's normal. I had it yesterday where one side under my tongue felt swollen, but I was eating crackers and hot soup at the time. I honestly don't know why it happens but I know I've had it many times in my life, and the fact that I'm still here should tell you something!
Sorry about your mother. Been there. I blame my mother for my nervous breakdown as it was her sudden death which caused it - five years later - but the symptoms started the night she died.
The death of a parent is one of the most stressful things you will go through and stress equals anxiety which equals physical symptoms and hyper-focusing on our bodies. Your mother's death has spooked you. It's rocked your own mortality, and this is normal.
There is nothing wrong with your tongue.
Also, I do know - from past HA checking - that what is underneath the tongue is ugly lookin'.
I fully expect your dentist to put your mind at rest on this. X
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