Thrush can be very painful. Make sure you take all the meds to get rid of it. I also changed my toothbrush at the end of the meds so I wouldnt carry over any germs and reinfect myself. Thrush can happen a few times during and after your treatments. Its just one of the 'little lovlies' that go along with getting treatments.

Sounds like you are doing a good job with drinking. Also your eating is holding its own. Try prune juice in your tube. If it seems thick, add a little water to it. For me, the pineapple juice worked the best. I have to admit, I just couldnt bring myself to use the prune juice. Years ago my pediatrician would have me use karo syrup in my daughters bottle when she was a baby. That stuff is very thick so if you try it you will need to add water. Its found in the baking isle.

Keep plugging along!


Christine
SCC 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 smile