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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Benedryl helps with inflammation. But be careful cuz at the same time it also dries out your mouth. As with any changes, let your nurse and doctor know whats going on. You may need something stronger like a steroid to help with swelling.
If you dont already have one, get a water pik and use it on its lowest setting. Mix some mouthwash with warm water and get in between all your teeth easily. Use a baby toothbrush, its softer and easier to get in there.
Hang in there. It might be a rough week. But you are also one week closer to being well again.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
