Feel like I am going backwards

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I am really struggling at the minute, I am not managing to get anything down orally at the minute because of gunk sticking in my throat. I am managing an extra fortisip but I am weaker now than I was a month ago I just don’t know what to do. I welcome any suggestions please.
Lillian

Beesuit over 2 years ago in reply to Durhamlady

PS do you have anybody who can help get you through this low period? Be a shoulder to lean on?

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Durhamlady over 2 years ago in reply to Beesuit

I have blocked ears and nose and I am really struggling to swallow the most basic things even coffee and custard I had a visit from the doctor on Friday but he just gave me a nasal spray. My throat is swollen and my ears are blocked and I having to push more water down my peg cos I am dehydrated

Lillian

RadioactiveRaz over 2 years ago in reply to Durhamlady

i Lilian.when did you last see consultant ?I would give cancer nurse a call and see if you can get an appointment for him to have a look Are younstill taking pain killers inwas around week 13 when I got down to only paracetamol ?

You’re doing right thing keeping hydrated via peg hope you’re putting enough nutrition in as well

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