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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Kerri, focus on your nutrition and hydration. It is going to make a big difference in how you feel. Every single day take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48 oz of water. Rinse with the warm water/baking soda/salt at least 5 times per day. Ask your doc for a magic mouthwash prescription (with refills) to numb your mouth so you can do your dental care and eat easier.
i believe the manuka honey Cheryl used was 16 and found in health food stores.
You know it will get harder before it gets better but thats what it takes to kill the beast. Every day you are one step closer to being well again. Hang in there!!!
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  | 
