Thank you all once again. He actually called the hospital and the doc on call said take a night off if it really hurts. After seeing what Jennifer said, I wonder if he can take some time so that he will be less irritated. As he said it is a constant battle between protecting his teeth and allowing the sores to heal. He is going to ask his dentist and doc to see what they say.

Except for that he is still chugging Carnation and swallowing. Tough times for sure. We do have the viscous lidocaine too. We could try that. I am still encouraging swallowing and talking when he can so he doesn't lose ground. Need to get these next two weeks. You are all so supportive.