Hi Courtney,

Orabase forms a seal over the sore where Orajel just numbs it for 5 minutes. Orabase does work pretty good...funny I never thought about using that.

That's a shame about the viscous lidocaine, that helped me. I found it helpful if I put it on my finger and rubbed it right on my tongue. I'm sure you tried this but if not, give it a whirl. I really hope something works for your sister. I know how FRUSTRATING that pain can be. I cringe just thinking about it.

It warms my heart to see sisters. My older sister has been so amazing, I could not get through this without her. I'm sure your sister feels the same way.

Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)