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Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Cecilia, The dryness is probably normal "get used to it" but I think I can offer this for you:
I had/have exactly the same kind of pain you describe. Get to the doctor and ask for Diazepam. For me when this pain happens (it is a muscle spasm) 4mg of Diazepam and one 200mg Ibuprofen takes care of it within 30 minutes. The relief will be dramatic! I have this problem about 3 days out of 30. It continues even after 7 years but with less frequency. As far as anyone can say this is a result of the radiation.
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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