Day 5 (I think)

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FormerMember

7 Sep 2012

Slowly emerging from Zombieland. Why is everything so exhausting? AND I can't seem to get comfortable to sleep. Not so good.

Still, today I feel almost normal, I can concentrate on typing this, so that's a good thing. Still don't think I'll drive today, so will miss out on a nice picknick with friends, but they'll understand. It looks like the chemo demands a week out of life.

Here's a question: what to do about the horrid taste in my mouth? I am drinking lots and while I'm drinking it's ok, but I can't do that 24/7 now can I. Hmm. Another little challenge - that's the least of it. At least I kind of function again! Upwards and onwards!

FormerMember over 12 years ago

hi there

I was told that fresh pineapple helps but unfortunately it didnt help for long with me.

the taste should abate soon and I found sucking sherbet lemons was quite good because it stimulates your saliva to rise - they need to be ones that cause that 'sucking a lemon face' not the very sweet ones.

Wishing you well as you rise up and onwards

Kaz
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FormerMember over 12 years ago

We are probably on a different Chemo, because I haven't experienced any noticeable bad taste, but Mouth Ulcers were forecast. At the first sign of soreness in my mouth, I increased the use of Listerine Antibacterial Mouthwash, which seems to have had a very good effect.

Not everybody can get on with Listerine, but it's really worth a try. The Antibacterial effects might kill whatever it is that's causing the bad taste.

Good luck Skepty
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