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#139513 09-08-2011 01:31 AM
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I am going to finish 2 weeks post my Radiation therapy. I still see my mucositis has not gone away and the the tissue at the back of my molars is still raw. I am not able to open my mouth more than 2 index fingers with great difficulty. Should I wait for the mucositis to heal completely before I start using Therabite ? If I wait, would I risk the chances of Trismus getting worse ?

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Stretching the jaw muscles isn't going to help nor hinder your recovery from mucositis. Here's an excerpt my therapist gave me
[quote]You may experience some discomfort when you begin your therapy, especially if you have had pain and prolonged immobility. Initially you should be gentle and only stretch to your personal comfort level, with time and patience you will increase your opening and decrease the pain you are having, by gently increasing your spam. Should you experience a different type of pain then normal or increased pain you should always call you doctor just to make sure all is well[/quote].
IMO, you should start now
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I would begin right away. Just be gentle, go slowly and do not overdo it. You do not want to strain your mouth open until it has healed.

Good luck!!!!


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