Sroke-caused tongue numbness

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Had stroke two years ago.  Tongue has progressively become numb.  Is there new hope/treatment for help in relieving and/or stopping creeping numbness?

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Thank you very much for responding to my request.  I am gathering that there are no new breakthroughs in arresting creeping numbness in my husband's mouth and hands.  

I was hoping to hear that there might be another avenue to "curing" this condition.  I thought the brain had the capacity to "patch" or reconnect new pathways after stroke damage.  Since it is now almost four years after his stroke, and he did the prescribed rehab at the time, we will persevere with hope and watchful reading.  

Having attention paid to my question was very gratifying.  Thank you again.

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Damage to brain is small and in thalamus, and lips are more affected than tongue. Started more on left aide of mouth, has gradually progressed over three-and-a-half years  Stroke also caused partial numbness in thumb and first two fingers of left hand.

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. The types and degree of disability that follows a stroke depends on which area of the brain is damaged. Usually the disabilities are paralysis or problems controlling movement, sensory disturbance including using or understanding language, thinking and memory issues, etc. The effects of numbness tongue like speech difficulties and swallowing difficulties have to be tackled with and modifications made to suit. Speech language pathologists can help you with use of language and alternative means of communication. They also help you with the ability to swallow. Texture of food can be modified to make swallowing easier, thin liquids can be thickened to avoid choking, small bites and slow chewing can help the dysphagia. You need to be patient and things will improve with patience. Take care.