Sore Throat Advice Needed

MrsBD
MrsBD Member Posts: 615 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Have any of you dealt with a constant sore throat for 12 weeks after radiation? When did it finally go away? It's so bad Hydrocodone doesn't help and neither have any of my onc's suggestions. It hurts to eat and talk. Thanks!

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    #2
    sore throat

    MrsBD,

    For me it was Magic Mouth Wash (Oregon vintage) which worked for me.  I went through 6 bottles and did not waste a drop.

    I do hope you feel better soon, as you should be turning the side effects corner soon.

    Matt

    if it contiues contact your doc

  • MrsBD
    MrsBD Member Posts: 615 Member
    #3
    CivilMatt said:

    sore throat

    MrsBD,

    For me it was Magic Mouth Wash (Oregon vintage) which worked for me.  I went through 6 bottles and did not waste a drop.

    I do hope you feel better soon, as you should be turning the side effects corner soon.

    Matt

    if it contiues contact your doc

    Thanks

    Thank you. I used  MM for mouth sores earlier and it worked well. It just might do the trick.

  • lornal
    lornal Member Posts: 428
    #4
    Sore throat

    I had a sore throat all during and after my treatment.

    I think mine was from dehydration.

    In 2013, I had swallowing issues, and had a sore throat for months.  I was taking pain meds all the time.

    Swallowing got so hard, I ended up with a feeding tube.  Suddenly, I was getting the hydration I needed - sore throat was gone within a week.

    Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate!

  • MrsBD
    MrsBD Member Posts: 615 Member
    #5
    lornal said:

    Sore throat

    I had a sore throat all during and after my treatment.

    I think mine was from dehydration.

    In 2013, I had swallowing issues, and had a sore throat for months.  I was taking pain meds all the time.

    Swallowing got so hard, I ended up with a feeding tube.  Suddenly, I was getting the hydration I needed - sore throat was gone within a week.

    Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate!

    Sore throat

    Thank you. I know I haven't been eating or drinking enough because of the sore throat. I sure don't want a feeling tube, so I will follow your advice!

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #6
    MrsBD said:

    Sore throat

    Thank you. I know I haven't been eating or drinking enough because of the sore throat. I sure don't want a feeling tube, so I will follow your advice!

    The salt water backing soda

    The salt water backing soda mix also helped Jim.

  • MrsBD
    MrsBD Member Posts: 615 Member
    #7
    jim and i said:

    The salt water backing soda

    The salt water backing soda mix also helped Jim.

    Thank You

    It does help a little. It seems that a combination of things is the answer. Plus time and patience! Thank you for your advice.

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