Tongue biopsy recovery is tough

Tongue biopsy recovery is far more painful  than anyone/or the literature  prepares you for !

Day 7 and feeling a lot better but still hurts to eat solid food. 

First 3 days codeine helped at night.

Dont think you’re not being strong  or weedy. It is tough but does eventually pass. Salt water rinse after meals feels good. 

  • Hello Violet-lake and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry to hear how challenging your recovery from your tongue biopsy has been, but I'm really glad to see things have started to get better.

    We do have quite a few posts asking about this procedure so thank you for sharing your tips and insight with us as I'm sure it will really help others who are in a similar position.

    If you feel up to it, do let us know how you get on with your results. We'll have our fingers crossed for good news.

    In the meantime, take care of yourself Violet-lake and we're wishing you all the best with your recovery.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator