Sore Mouth and Throat Relief - Any Suggestions?

lauralou55
lauralou55 Member Posts: 12
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
My dad (77 years old) was diagnosed with base of the tongue cancer, stage 2 squamous and has started radiation - 9 treatments done, 26 to go.

The back of his throat and his lips are getting sore - does anyone have any suggestions?

I have been reading all the wonderful postings on the discussion board to warn him about many things - soreness, dehydration, excess mucous, saliva drying out..

I thought I read about Magic Mouthwash to help with sore throat.

My dad is otherwise very healthy.

Many thanks,
Leora

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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #2
    Magic Mouthwash
    Is more a solution of different lidocaine type solutions...

    Magic Mouthwash

    It's more for a short term solution to pain before eating,drinking, taking meds, etc....

    There is a lot of good info on Sweetblood's - Dawn's SuperThread. She and others recommend L'Glutamine rinses...

    Myself I used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda for rinse and spits.

    As for pain prior to taking meds, ensure and water.I usually used the majic mouth wash, drank water, ensure and a few sliced peaches in light syrup, more water and a dissolved percocet.

    Welcome to the forum, a lot of great people and tons of history and experiences.

    Best,
    John
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #3
    Skiffin16 said:

    Magic Mouthwash
    Is more a solution of different lidocaine type solutions...

    Magic Mouthwash

    It's more for a short term solution to pain before eating,drinking, taking meds, etc....

    There is a lot of good info on Sweetblood's - Dawn's SuperThread. She and others recommend L'Glutamine rinses...

    Myself I used a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda for rinse and spits.

    As for pain prior to taking meds, ensure and water.I usually used the majic mouth wash, drank water, ensure and a few sliced peaches in light syrup, more water and a dissolved percocet.

    Welcome to the forum, a lot of great people and tons of history and experiences.

    Best,
    John

    Hi Leora
    I too like John use the hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and salt water for rinse.

    PS: Welcome to CSN
    Hondo
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #4
    Larry's Solution
    The solution that I actually was prescribed was called Larry's Solution.From what I can tell it was made of basically a mixture of; Benedryl, decadron, xylocaine, carafate, and other pain soothing meds.

    John
  • lauralou55
    lauralou55 Member Posts: 12
    #5
    Skiffin16 said:

    Larry's Solution
    The solution that I actually was prescribed was called Larry's Solution.From what I can tell it was made of basically a mixture of; Benedryl, decadron, xylocaine, carafate, and other pain soothing meds.

    John

    THANKS TO EVERYONE
    Many thanks to everyone for teh recommendations.

    I am passing them on to my Dad.

    Leora

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