Im so sorry to read about what you have been going thru. OC treatments are brutal!

Make sure you discuss everything you are experiencing with both your doctors and nurses. Many times nurses see these things frequently and may have some ideas to help. Bleeding is not unheard of but it is something to pay attention to.

At least 5 times per day rinse your mouth with a mixture of 16oz warm water, 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp salt. It might burn so its ok to cut back on the salt but try to handle having as much of the 1 tsp in there as you can. Keep swishing this around in your mouth gently for about 30 seconds and then spit. This will help with mouth sores. Many here have also used Manuka honey. Try doing a search for in in the upper right corner. You will find out info about what strength works best.

If you are in pain ask the doc for prescription pain meds. The fentayl patch works wonders. Just make certain to follow all instructions exactly. It takes about 24 hours for the first patch to start working but after that it gives a steady dose of meds for 72 hours. I would always put on a new patch after about 68-70 hours so it didnt wear off completely. No patient should be in pain, it only puts more stress on them.

Hang in there!!!



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