I've been a bit hesitant to make a general post on this but with Brian's OK and the most recent raves from my aunt, I thought I'd share with you our "treatment" for tongue burning and soreness of the mouth..... Slippery Elm Bark lozenges. Was aware of it since I used it myself for sore throats. When Teresa began experiencing the post radiation burning, we gave it a try and it immediately relieved the burning for her. Teresa is now on her second box and says it has helped her more than anything else with the burning and the sore areas.

It is about the size of a sweet tart and it will slowly dissove in the mouth. Directions call for one ever 4 hours.

Can be found at any health food store. Hope it will be as beneficial for some of you!

Dodie

What are the side effects of Slippery Elm Bark?

the only thing I found is that that it should be used 1 hour before meds as it may interfere with absorbtion of certain meds. No other side effects were listed.

I have had good luck with the slippery Elm bark. Not so much in the mouth but more so in the back of my throat.

Not wanting to change the subject but....with the use of Manuka Honey I have not had a sinlge mouth sore after 5 weeks of rads (knock on wood). Granted, most of my rads are aimed towards the back of my throat where my tonsils used to be but there is still some scatter and (although I can't be sure) I do think it has helped me a lot.

Will Zinn

I second that motion - I started getting sores a week ago - the end of week three. Picked up some honey... Used it for two days... It did burn a bit where the sores were, but after 3 days I'm clear - no sores a and still eating by mouth..
Week 5 has begun.