Xylimelts and sore gums

You are still getting RT and you will be sore

It's too early to be trying xylimelts. You need to wait till the sticky mucous goes, your mouth heals a bit and you are producing a little normal saliva. 

Hi Jane. Try either Biotene or Oral 7 dry mouth gel. They work quite well although you might have to re-apply once during the night as the effect does wear off. I use them as I am unable to use Xylimelts since my last op as I have virtually no gums left to stick them to so had to find an alternative.

Lyn

Hi I didn’t start using them until at least 2 months after treatment finished. Like Dani says we need the thick mucus to start to go and the thin mucus to return. I’m now over 6 years and still use 1/2 of one at bedtime. I used biotene gel during treatment. 

Hazel 

How’s it going for you 

I’m doing ok I think, I had a review with one of the nurses this morning and she’s now prescribed oralmorph to add in as needed alongside the paracetamol and ibuprofen I’m already taking. She suggested starting with 2.5ml and then building up. They’ll give me patches if I’m needing to use a lot. I’ve had a couple of doses today and it is making me feel a little bit nauseous but I’m hoping that will settle. I’ve now got 9 sessions left! 

How do u feel in yourself week 4 soon passed 

u having chemo

No chemo and I’m mostly keeping my spirits up, the fatigue isn’t too bad if I have a sleep before lunch then I can do stuff in the garden in the afternoon which really helps me. 

U r doing amazing for week .4

does time go quick for the radiotherapy 

Thank you I’m actually week 5 now and yes the actual treatment is fine, I’m first on the list at 7.45am so traffic and parking are easy and I’m home before 9am so have the rest of the day.

Wow

amazing

how long is mask

on for

im dreading it

you not had any bad side effects then