I had day number 9 of IMRT today. I have been having some mild discomfort in my mouth the past two days and it is getting hard to swallow. My RO said my mouth still looks good and gave me Magic Mouthwash to try (offered pain meds but I said I wasn't at that point yet). Can't tell much difference with the mouthwash. Tonight,my tongue feels like it is on fire. It still looks the same in the mirror-- I don't see any sores or redness. The fluoride gel just about killed my gums and tongue when I used it tonight. Any suggestions?

Also, I feel like the sides of my esophagus are now set at two different speeds. It feels like it takes forever for any thing I swallow to go down-- I keep picturing a snake that has eaten a rat whole! I am trying to stick to regular food as long as I can. My stomach is hungry but it hasn't figured out my mouth is not cooperating.