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Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 309 | i had to have them stop for a couple minutes when having the mask made. was all i could do to make it thru but i did it. ativan is what they use at the UW to help with it ... and maybe it works better than valium for this type of thing so i would try it if i were you. i would also speak to your oncologist and see what they suggest i am sure you are not the first and will not be the last to not make it thru without help. just keep trying everything until you make it thru.
Rita - Age 44
wife, mother of 4 - ages 3,16,21,24 & grandma to 1
(R upper) Maxillectomy 8/8/08 - UW / Seattle, WA.
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"Those who think by the inch and speak by the yard, should be kicked by the foot."
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