Sore throat and numb tongue

[hollie1586]

just recently i have started with a slightly sore throat and numb tongue. its not the whole of my tongue that is numb, just underneath at the back. it feels like it has been strained or something. i was at the dentist last week and he was telling me to push my tongue from side to side etc and i was wondering if it was from that.
in a morning my throat is most sore and i get a bit of phlegm. has anybody else had this? i know that there is alot of colds going around.

[4getmenot]

If it is a cold it will go, if it doesnt go after a few weeks go get it checked out it could be more serious like mouth cancer

[Oldbutgold]

Forget mouth cancer!
You've probably strained your tongue from visiting the dentist. The sore throat is probably unrelated. A slight cold? Reaction to dust, feathers, spicey food. Could you be a big snorer?
Try hot toddies (warm lemon squash with soluble aspirin and honey). A drop of whisky helps to cheer you up.
Get well soon.

[LoftyLottie]

Definitely forget mouth cancer! (Your dentist would have picked this up anyway - they are usually the first people to spot oral cancers when they check your mouth)

I go along with Oldbutgold. However, to put your mind at rest go along to your dentist and ask him to take a look.

[gina32]

do you have the heating on at night and the windows closed, if you do try turning heating down or opening window for a bit of air, or do both

[hollie1586]

thanks everyone! 4getmenot scared me sh*tless!!