Suggest Treatment For Involuntary Movements In Tongue

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

Question: I AM SUFFERING FROM INVOLUNTARY TONGUE MOVEMENTS FOR 2YRS NOW. I AM UNDER A DR, AND A THERAPIST . I COLLECT A LOT OF SALIVA AND HAVE TO SWALLOW EVERY FIVE TO 10 MINS. MY TONGUE PRESSES ON MY LOWER BACK TEETH IN THE MIDDLE. EATING IS A NIGHTMARE AS MY TONGUE GOES SO FAST, SLEEPING IS HARD AND TALKING TO

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could indicate a neurological condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Tongue fasciculations and excessive saliva may be signs of neurological disorders that, in my opinion, needs further investigation especially if is accompanied by other symptoms such difficulty swallowing, legs or arms weakness and muscles twitching.

These neurological conditions include Amiotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Benign Fasciculations Syndrome.

I suggest you to consult a Neurologist, discuss above mentioned possibilities and tests needed to properly diagnose your disorder.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (15 hours later)

I do not think you quite understand. I have looked up the 2 answers you gave me and they do not match in anyway my symptoms. I have no twitches, no weakness nothing to the outside world I look normal. My tongue wants to press on the back of my bottom teeth all the time and I do collect a lot of saliva and have to swallow a lot. All the people that are treating me are convinced as it started when I was under a HUGE amount of stress that I have a Trauma and that eventually it will get better to the point where it goes.

I have an extreme fear of hospitals and I will not go near one. In your opinion will this problem kill me, I have a son and a husband

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I don't want to frighten you.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX
Sorry for my delay.
I didn't want to frighten you. I said if you had those other signs besides tongue movements and excessive saliva, you need to be checked up for a neurological condition. If not then you have nothing to worry about.
Treatment consists on muscular relaxant drugs and/or sedatives (Baclofen or Clonasepam).

Hope this helps. Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (35 minutes later)

My involuntary tongue movements and excess saliva should slow down and eventually go then given time and using one of the above drugs whichever one my GP gives me - is that what you are telling me.?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Those drugs should improve your symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Those drugs normally should improve your tongue movements, excess saliva should be improved too, because it may be related to excess of tongue movement.

I think this should be discussed with your treating Doctor.

Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T