 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Im not sure if this is an after effect from treatments or if you are still doing them. A swallow test from a dietitian will determine what your capabilities are. This is important so that you do not get liquid into your lungs when you attempt to drink. As far as the pain goes, that is another story. If you are cleared to drink from a dietitian, then ask for pain meds that are strong enough so you do not experience pain when drinking. If the pain is inside your mouth then you may benefit from magic mouthwash.
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  | 
