Sue, I hope you enjoy your retreat.
I also wanted to tell you that your pain sounds like mine. It has been going on for awhile, but has lessoned now. My ENT said that it was probably neurological. I also have a new lumo on my tongue, same side as last time, and the pains on that side began about the same time the lump showed up. Anyway, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as we walk down this path. I am supposed to be getting a scope on Friday, but I think I would rather have an MRI. We will see what happens.