I am having pain and discomfort on the flap side of my tongue. I had a thing removed from the flap about two months ago and biopsied, came back negative and my flap has felt swollen and sore a lot lately. I am seeing my oral surgeon Tuesday. I wear a mouth guard at night but can still feel myself grinding away, I am going to ask about valium since I read it helped another poster. Thanks, Carol
p.s. has anyone ever noticed swelling in their flap side? (4 years since diagnosis and treament).

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---