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| Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 1 Senior Member (100+ posts) | OP Senior Member (100+ posts) Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 1 | [quote=PaulB]Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon said it wouldn't help... Actually, I was relieved not to do it again. After I did HBOT in 2011, for the same 3rd molar, I had a cancer recurrence about a month after I finished. Plus it really tired me out like radiation did, messed with my vision, balance, increased neuropathy, sinus, and needed a blood transfusion in 2011 midway. Wether or not some of these were related or not just doesn't make me want to do it unless necessary.[/quote]I can understand that.
You have really had a tough time. I hope things get better for you.
Squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. Lymph involvement unclear; staging placed at "2 or 3." Biopsy 4/18/2008. Treatment: IMRT every day for 7 weeks. Cisplaten once a week to sensitize cancer to radiation. Treatment ended 7/16/08. PET/CT shows no more cancer.
| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 1 Senior Member (100+ posts) | OP Senior Member (100+ posts) Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 1 | [quote=msweet55]I usually use warm water with salt and baking soda to rinse my mouth when my gums are bothering me it usually works for me [/quote]
I've been confused about this stuff. Can you give some specifics. Like how often. What concentration. Do you mix them together.
Squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. Lymph involvement unclear; staging placed at "2 or 3." Biopsy 4/18/2008. Treatment: IMRT every day for 7 weeks. Cisplaten once a week to sensitize cancer to radiation. Treatment ended 7/16/08. PET/CT shows no more cancer.
| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 1 Senior Member (100+ posts) | OP Senior Member (100+ posts) Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 117 Likes: 1 | Follow-up. I had to argue with my dental person twice before he would prescribe Peridex. At first he refused because he said it changes the bacterial fauna of the mouth. A week later I emailed him and told him I'd rather risk temporary change in bacterial fauna than risk osteonecrosis or brain damage. He immediately phoned a prescription to my pharmacy. I rinsed full strength twice a day for 10 days and the areas of tenderness in my mouth calmed down.
My whole reason for posting this question in the first place is I had a painful infection following a dental cleaning. I also started to get headaches, nausea, and trouble keeping balance. My primary ordered a brain scan, which was clean. The problems mostly subsided but there were still tender areas throughout my mouth. Salt rinse was not helping. And so I asked here.
Anyway, it's been several weeks with no more problems. Thank you all for your help.
Squamous cell carcinoma base of tongue. Lymph involvement unclear; staging placed at "2 or 3." Biopsy 4/18/2008. Treatment: IMRT every day for 7 weeks. Cisplaten once a week to sensitize cancer to radiation. Treatment ended 7/16/08. PET/CT shows no more cancer.
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