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tounge atrophy

by zac111, May 25, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: atrophy, pain, back pain

i have a question ill try and explain.i have had muscle ywithing which they say is benihn.ive had swallowing and speech problems for 4 months now i have noticed when i looked at my tounge on the right side on the edge i have a spot where it curves in a pretty good bit its in the middle of the tounge on the outside edge it curves in and then back out like i lost a little chunk or bit it out. does this sound like tounge atrophy? thanks,shawn

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by Capital H, May 25, 2007 12:00AM

This is an example of tongue atrophy

http://library.med.utah.edu/neurologicexam/html/cranialnerve_abnormal.html#17

Scroll down to Cranial nerve 12

by shannyhb29, Sep 24, 2007 04:51PM

To: anyone

I have a issue to discuss and any helpful advice would be great. I have noticed gradual muscle loss over quite a few yrs of both my lower legs. I am 31 .To touch my legs myself is ok. But, if I knock my leg into something it hurts like hell. Or even to get a massage I have to tell the person to be careful with my lower legs b/c it can be very painful to the touch The lateral sides of the legs are not so painful b/c there is more muscle there. More medial pain. I have also noticed ankle and foot swelling, mostly of the right leg. And the main concern is that I am not able to stand on my toes anymore. I have seen a foot specialist and have found that I have Plantar Fascitis. Common problem. I am an x-ray tech...so im on my feet all day long. This does not answer why I cant get on my toes. I can still walk/run so my daily activities are not affected. I have a 10 yr dancing background previously in my younger yrs. I was in a major .car accident at 17. I was thrown from the car. I have had back pain ever since. Nothing to worry about though...not that bad. I have a feeling that the back pain is somehow involved with the neurology of my legs. My ultrasound of the lower legs was normal. Not good enough. My MD has suggested I get a blood test for muscle enzyme. Will this help in my quest for information? Im still waiting to get into the neurologist, cant get in to see him for another month.Go figure. Please help...thank you....shan

by Jl425, Jun 18, 2008 09:10AM

To: Capital H

Thanks for the helpful website! I too have tounge atrophy much worse than the website!of the Cranial nerve 12
Thanks you!

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