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4 weeks down!

I have 3 weeks radiation and 1 chemo (cisplatin) left. I can't eat solids anymore. I am drinking 4 shakes a day, 2 made with ensure enlive and 2 with a protein powder, milk and a banana. I can eat watermelon and vanilla ice cream, and of course drinking water inbetween. I am on gabapetin and I think that is helping, but starting to get breakthrough pain today. I am going to ask the doctor this week for the liquid pain medication so I have it on hand in case I need it. I use the magic mouthwash during the day. I am starting to get mouth sores, but they aren't too bad yet. The pain is in my throat, feels like I have strep throat, but worse. It is really hard to swallow without pain. Also taking anti-nausea medication. I get really tired during the day and end up falling asleep on the couch! So, I am more than halfway done, mentally feeling good...I can't complain.
Joanne
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Joanne,
I don’t know about the others, but I sipped, swished and swallowed every drop of 6 bottles of magic mouth wash. I felt if I did not swallow I would be missing out on some benefits.
Being prepared is our mantra here, by having the pain meds ready you have one less worry.
Good to be seeing you do well.
Matt
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You are getting close to the end!
Joanne:
Keep up the good work! Swallow through the pain now and it will pay off later. I still have bouts with painful swallowing; however, I could imagine the pain had I not continued to swallow through the end of treatments. I used my pain meds and magic mouthwash to aid through these hard times. Just over 1 week post now and I can see improvements already.
Hang in there!!
Freddie.
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Great job ladies
You are both doing awesome and the positive attitude is soooo helpful. I can tell you it just gets better. I am only 6 months out and I am feeling really good. In May I would have called you crazy. Each week there is slight improvement. Keep up the great attitude and work. Tony
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