23 down and 10 to go!!

I can't believe I've gotten this far! You're right, every treatment is soooooo hard.

I'm down from 20 tongue depressers to 16. Bummer. I'll keep stretching, and thanks for the controlled yawn suggestion, I'll try that.

Swallowing is really tough today, but I'm forcing the issue. I've come this far without a PEG, and I don't want one now. Anyone work with a speech therapist who gave you swallowing exercises? I'm not sure if they can help in that area, but if they can, I will demand to start working with one now.

Also my nasal passages keep swelling shut. Since breathing through my mouth is NOT an option (that's torture for sure), I asked my RO today for a recommendation. He suggested using Afrin Nasal Spray, but isn't that stuff addicting? I don't want to use any more drugs that I'll have to wean myslef off of, since the massive level of narcotics I'm taking will be hard enough. I was using Sudafed, but the RO didn't like that option since it could possibly dry me out more (which I don't think it's possible to be dryer than bone dry!). Anyone use Afrin?

Hugs and prayers and squeeks to all.
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