MO_Sugar Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Any words of wisdom for mouth sores from chemo (Carbo / Taxol)?? I have just started to develope them on the corners of my mouth and under my lower plate. I have done the salt water mouth wash and will continue that but anything any one has had luck with would be appreciated. I "Talk" for a living (and like to eat, lol) so any help would be good. Thanks all!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 CALL THE DR.---Really, he can prescribe a magic mouthwash and it REALLY helps. Also drink lots of water and use a good chapstick. These happen to alot of people and there is something does help. You swish the mouthwas and can drink it. (usually) It helps with the sore throat that happens with this. Good luck. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 My advice is the same as Cindy's -- ask your onc for a prescription mouthwash. Lucie had the same problem. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Another suggestion is to swish your mouth with an antacid like Malox. It will neutralize the acid in your mouth so they can heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Gosh MO. I thought I was the only one that had plates. . Anyway as the others have suggested, ask Dr for prescription mouthwash. Malox or Mylanta worked for me. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 MO,I had the same problem and was on carbo/taxol.They gave me a sort of mouthwash called swizzle.It helped me a lot.I believe you can also get it at alot of dentists offices. GOOD SWIZZLING FRANK L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Aww, MO, sounds icky. If you have sores outside your mouth, Lansinoh will work better than any kind of chapstick. Lansinoh is meant for breastfeeding mothers (it's purified lanolin), and if it's safe for newborns to consume, it must be pretty harmless. The stuff is thick, and will stain, but it's the best for any skin irritations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Mo, My daughter had a canker sore the size of "Arvidsaw" after getting braces (you know it's bad when the orthodontist says-hey everyone look at this!!!). The only relief she got was from Zilactin-B, an over the counter topical benzocaine. Of course, ask your nurse first, but it has this bioadhesive film that really coats and gives relief for quite some time allowing you to eat. Check first though because I wouldn't want it to slow the natural healing process, but as far as pain goes, it really works! Speedy healing! Soccermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Thanks for the tips. I did get some stuff for canker sores that seems to be helping the ones on the corners and I put a Sea Bond sheet under my plate that seems to be helping also. I will ask my Dr. about the mouthwash. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Mo, Ask your MD about zylacaine viscus. Also "swish and swallow" Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest da's sis Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 my sister's oncologist has prescribed tetracycline capsules for her mouth sores, and has her open the capsules, dilute the contents in water, then rinse her mouth with the mixture. She says it tastes awful but has helped tremendously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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