Eating after throat cancer radiation treatments and use of pain meds.
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eatingLinda C. said:Hi Ric... I'm now 3 1/2
Hi Ric... I'm now 3 1/2 months out from radiation treatment and still use the PEG tube for my nourishment. My prolems with smell and taste are improving very slowly. I try to eat by mouth something new every week. Still have to spit out a lot but some things are tasting as they should. I was told I would have to force my tongue to respond and that is what I'm doing. I can only manage a smal bite or two before having to spit out. As for smells, most foods stink. My refridgerator stinks - only to me of course. Outdoor odors stink as never before. All of this is improving. I do feel hungry a lot of the time but do not have an appetite for any foods cause of how awful they taste. I miss eating. Good luck to you in your struggles and hope it all gets better for you real soon.- LindaC
I am 7 months after throat radiaton cancer treatment . Cancer is gone. Just started getting my taste buds back and starting to eat some solid food, Do not give up. Takes time and everyone is different.God Bless
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hriggins So Glad You
Have gotten to that point where the taste buds are kicking in again and you are eating solid food again what a joy to have these 2 back. I remember being able to start to taste and eat even the smallest things was just a joy. And just to be able to have some coffee in small sips. hriggins welcome to the forum and may your recovery continue to get better and better-Take Care-God Bless-Russ
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