I had similar response to things as you. I used the magic mouthwash before each meach which only seemed to help a few minutes. I eventually only ate soup very mild and cold and Boost. Even that was hard to get down. The good news is it does get better about 2 weeks after your radiation treatments stop. So gut it out, use the magic mouthwash and if still have a probem tolk to the doc about other things or pain killers. You'll make it, its just a bumpy road.