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You need to try Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC which has 560 cals in that same small can. Must either get it on the internet or through a pharmacy like Walgreens/Cvs/Walmart, etc but you don't need a script. Makes a huge difference when you can swallow less and get the same calories each day.


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Yes for me I was very blessed it was only a week or two... I think it depend on your tolerance for pain. Mine was burnt and red much like your neck. I did have blisters thankfully they didn't open up. At its worst for about 5 days I would pop an oxy, wait for it to kick in, swish with magic mouthwash - then chug my ensure and snooze the pill off.... Hugs you're almost there!


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I just looked in the mirror. On all sides my tongue is covered in sores. Even the magic mouth wash doesn't make it feel better. I have to swish chloroseptic.

I sure miss being able to talk and chew. I can honestly say I don't remember clearly a time when my mouth wasn't in some kind of pain.

And as for the carnation instant breakfast I don't need it. What I've been using has more calories. I use a boost shake and this stuff called benacalorie. Mix together and you have 650 calories per shake.


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Well Benecalorie is an additive made By Nestle which is the same company that makes the Carnation Instant Breakfast VHV so instead of buying one product and having to buy another product and mix them together you can get the same amount of calories by buying this one product. JM2C's


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The burning in your mouth can be soothed by drinking chocolate milk. At least that worked for me. I also would drink Yoo-Hoo, it was cold and felt soothing to my sore mouth. Good luck!!!


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SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
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[quote=John of arc]I just looked in the mirror. On all sides my tongue is covered in sores. Even the magic mouth wash doesn't make it feel better. I have to swish chloroseptic. [/quote]

John - did you see your dentist before you started treatments? Did they make you fluoride trays? My RO had me wear my trays (sans the fluoride) during treatment. She said that any amount of metal in my mouth (which I have little) is what could cause the sores on the side of my tongue and the fluoride trays should help shield that a little bit. Just a thought! Mine was pretty bad and I absolutely know your pain. frown It gets better. I promise.


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11-23-11 Left Hemiglossectomy
11-30-11 Modified Radical Neck Dissection
01-25-12 Removed another spot on BOT, skin graft (left thigh)
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Hi John,
You also may want to talk to your RO. It could be thrush beginning. Kevin had some issues and they put him on Diflucan for the rest of radiation. It cleared up and he never had the issue again.
As for the burns on the outside, Silvadene cream is the bomb!! It's a prescription. Good stuff!
Kathy


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My dentist removed my metal fillings and replaced them with non metallic ones prior to radiation and he also fitted me with the trays and I started using them with Flouride 1 month pre Tx. That was 6 years ago. My dentist also came by my house (never called or asked him) 3 times during and post Tx to check on me and look in my mouth. GREAT GUY and he also has volunteered at all of my Oral Cancer Screenings. Kinda got off the topic.....


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One thing I hear constantly but never explained in detail is the 3-4 weeks after.
Does it continue to get worse for 3-4 weeks after? Or are you at a stand still for 3-4 weeks before it starts healing? Or does it take 3-4 weeks from the last treatment to heal. I'm just so confused and would like to know what's coming.


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I answered this question in your other posting. As for the mess on your tongue it's very normal. Have you been drinking flattened club soda or swishing with the baking soda mix?


Take care.


Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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