Butako

I had a tongue biopsy after undergoing 6 weeks of Tomotherapy and chemo ... so I was not at my best when I had ..... and it flipping well hurt like hell

it only lasts for about two weeks then then things start to pick up

oral cleanliness it of utmost importance though during this period and as the was not way I could use my normal toothbrush on the side of my mouth that I had had the biopsy ... so I bought I small head toothbrush from boots and slowly worked round the area.

as I was still on my meds I canstantly washed my mouth out with diphlam (antiseptic mouthwash) ... be careful over the counter mouth washes might be a bit too strong, but give it a go, if you can’t get diphlam from you gp

hang in there I feel your pain but it goes soon

shout if you have any questions

vatch

Hi Butako & Vatch, I had a biopsy yday. 1 stitch. I'm in so much pain. Eating a banana just now was such hard work. Very sore. I was advised to do regular boiled water to luke warm salt washes. Had ibuprofen. Using a mild counter mouth wash. How long does this pain last & nay tips? Thank you Ru. Kent UK

Hi Butako & Vatch, I had a biopsy yday. 1 stitch. I'm in so much pain. Eating a banana just now was such hard work. Very sore. I was advised to do regular boiled water to luke warm salt washes. Had ibuprofen. Using a mild counter mouth wash. How long does this pain last & nay tips? Thank you Ru. Kent UK

Ru1

i wish I could offer brilliant words of comfort but the best remedy for a tongue biopsy are as follows

1. Time ... it will take about two weeks if you look after your mouth properly for it not to be a problem

2. Oral hygiene.....this is very important and so flipping hard to do....trying to brush your teeth without hitting the part that was biopsies .... yep good luck with that one

3. As for some diphlam from your doctor it’s a stronger mouthwash but not so minty that it hurts

4. If you are struggling with a normal toothbrush try a small headed one, it less invasive

www.dentaldirect.co.uk/cts-interspace-brush.html

Good luck and keep that mouth clean

vatch