Tongue Pain while Exercising

[Puffin415]

I have the exact same problem.  I'm a freshman in college and it has been going on since middle school.  I've been to Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins with no luck.  No one knows why this is happening, it's like an ultimate undiagnosed mystery.  The only thing I know is that it is not a heart issue.  I went to a vascular doctor who said it probably wasn't a vascular problem, I had a light-based test for tongue-cancer and which came back negative (thank God).  When the pain does come on, my saliva glands start working over-time secreting saliva like crazy.  Anyone have answers yet?


This discussion is related to Sublingual Pain During Exercise.

[Puffin415]

Just found this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002602
Any thoughts?

[Sarahjh]

I experience the exact same problem when I exercise and it worsens with cold weather. I've also noticed it happening during the day randomly. It's so hard to describe the sensation but it is so bothersome when it happens. I will ask my doctor about the link with a Vit B12 deficiency.

Keep us updated with any progress/relief!

Thanks and take care.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Pain in the tongue can be due to Vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency, diabetic neuropathy, leukoplakia or due to hormonal disturbance.
Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!