"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 757 Likes: 1 | I�ve had complications from RT also � lots of pain and slow healing. My doctors tried a number of different things before I went for HBO.
For pain I also used the Neurontin for a while (plus a number of other prescription pain-killers). My RO also prescribed Trental / Pentoxifylline (400 mg) which was to help with the blood flow issues in the radiated area. He also had me take vitamin E for the same reason (800 IU twice daily). I still continue to take 400 IU of vitamin E twice daily.
My HBO doctor told me that they are unsure how long the effects of the HBO therapy lasts, and that if I needed dental work in the future (5+ years) they may want to have me repeat the HBO treatments.
Perhaps it�s time to switch doctors if you haven�t tried that option already.
I hope you find some relief from the pain soon.
Susan
SCC R-Lateral tongue, T1N0M0 Age 47 at Dx, non-smoker, casual drinker, HPV- Surgery: June 2005 RT: Feb-Apr 2006 HBOT: 45 in 2008; 30 in 2013; 30 in 2022 -> Total 105! Recurrence/Surgeries: Jan & Apr 2010 Biopsy 2/2011: Moderate dysplasia Surgery 4/2011: Mild dysplasia Dental issues: 2013-2025 (ORN of lower jaw)
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