What does it mean when your tongue feels like sandpaper and it burns?

I have seen 3 doctors and 2 dentists and they shrug. None of them has a clue. They tell me not to worry. I've had it for about 5 months. I got it at the same time I got an ear infection and had a tooth extraction. The ear infection got cleared up with an antibiotic and the extraction has healed OK.

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LadyWioness · 56-60, F

Possibly permanent nerve damage from anesthesia used during the dental procedure? I'm not a doctor, or a dentist, but before my recent dental work a year ago, I had to sign a form that explained permanent nerve damage was a very, to almost non-existent possibility.
I wish you could find answers to what is happening, it could be something you ate or drank that is merely irritating your tongue.

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

I've had it for months. It includes swollen glands in my throat. It makes me tired, gives me headaches. It seems impossible to get a doctors to do a simple throat culture. The last doctor said it was "too complicated" to do it.

LadyWioness · 56-60, F

@greenmountaingal: I don't understand why they won't tell you anything. I'm sorry.

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

@ZenLioness719: Thanks. What gets me is they won't do a throat culture. That seems basic and simple to me. And they act like I'm just a neurotic old lady with a hopeless chronic condition seeking attention from busy doctors.

LadyWioness · 56-60, F

@greenmountaingal: perhaps it's time to find a new doctor. Possibly a Geriatric Specialist. They work specifically with older patients, and understand older people are human beings who deserve answers, just as any other patients do.

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

@ZenLioness719: Maybe. I have gone through 4 primary care physicians in about a year plus 3 ENT specialists. I have a new doctor now who [i]did[/i] treat my ear infection and that helped. I think I will go back to her again and beg her to do a throat culture. If she won't do it, I might try a Geriatric specialist. But I was afraid if I put myself further into the label of "old lady" I will just get more of the same. Might be worth a try, though. I appreciate your help because I am totally alone most of the time with no one to talk to to help me figure this out.