2nd op

Hello everyone.

Sharon here.

Just thought I would touch base with you again.

Had my 2nd op last Wednesday as day release patient. Another biopsy of a slightly deeper area around tonsil was required. There is a great level of pain/ soreness on the underside of my tongue  which is triggered by contact with a sip of water or even spittle!! This in turn gives me  excrutiating  ear ache. Has anyone else experienced this? I always thought I had a high tolerance of pain but my Goodness ! Also feel like I have lockjaw unable to open mouth properly to put in my food. Has anyone experienced vertigo or the feeling of being off balance after a tonsilectomy or neck disection. Feel very odd. Anyway  one other thing could someone please tell me the make of the soft toothbrush that  I should buy from Amazon in preparation for my radiotherapy which starts Nov 2nd. 

Hope everyone is doing well with their recovery and for those awaiting results all the very best for a good outcome.

 

 

  • Hi Sharonaabc,

    Thank you for your update although I'm sorry to read about the difficulties you're experiencing. My reply here will boost your post so more people will see it and if anyone has similar experience to share then hopefully they will be along soon.

    If you'd like to talk anything through with our nurses or ask any questions then you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator