We went to see the Oral/Max yesterday. My husband's mouth opening is getting smaller and harder to open by the week. He also has a loose molar. We are going to try steroid shots to soften the tight bands of scar tissue (from radiation). This may help a little. Clark is also going to get a Therabite. It is very difficult for him to get a small fork with food on it in his mouth.

I'll let you know whether this works. We have an appt. for the shots on the Oct 22nd.

Anita (68)
CG to husband, Clark, 79,
DX SCC 11/07, T4N0Mx, PEG 1/08, RAD, post rad infection 3/08,
HBOT 40 dives, ORN, Surg 11/09 mandibulectomy w/fibular graft.
Plastic Surg 4/10, 12/10, 3/11, 10/11, 4/12, 10/12. All PETS clear,
PEG out 1/11. 6/11 non union jaw fracture
Fractured jaw w/surgery 7/14
Aspiration pneumonia 7/21, 10/22
PEG 7/21
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