Posted on: Apr 13, 2012 08:13 PM
Southern Ca, Ca
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soleil505 wrote:
Okay, anybody? This is a slight problem but an annoying one. Anyone have any clue of what to do about mouth sores that develop with chemo?
soleil
Diagnosis: 4/4/2011, Stage IV, mets, ER+, HER2-
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CoolBreeze
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Apr 13, 2012 08:14 PM CoolBreeze wrote:
Ask your chemo nurse - they can give you something called "magic mouthwash" which is supposed to help with sores. It's a prescription.
You can also try biotene toothpaste and mouthwash.
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Diagnosis: 8/17/2009, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+
Chickadee
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Apr 13, 2012 08:28 PM Chickadee wrote:
Various mouthwashes. Baking soda and water rinse. Canker sores really suck. I hate them. I bought a mouthwash called ReBalance for chemo sores. It helped with temp relief but it still took days to go away.
Diagnosis: 9/1/2009, IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
sweetangel
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Apr 13, 2012 08:32 PM sweetangel wrote:
Ive tried biotene and was prescribed akabush mouthwash but both didnt help.....so i started using baking soda and salt, i gargle with it every morning and evening.....ithis works for me.....didn't have mouth sores on my second chemo....on taxotere....hopefully this will continue till i finish my 6cycle of taxotere...
I feel like I'm fighting a battle when I didn't start a war...
Diagnosis: 2/21/2011, IDC, <1cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
dianaleo
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Apr 13, 2012 08:56 PM dianaleo wrote:
I developed a bad case of thrush from steroids from chemo - looked like someone painted my tongue with heavy white paint. Dr. prescribed something that really cleared it up. In the past with radiation I was prescribed "magic" mouthwash. The name is somewhat a misnomer, but it did help. Put a call into your doctor, he may very well just call something into the pharmacy. My heart goes out to you - I was a real bitch with those sores in my mouth!
Mets to spine, hip, skull, femurs, ribs, sacrum
Diagnosis: 7/7/2009, ILC, 6cm+, Stage IV, 0/8 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
jenn3
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Apr 13, 2012 08:57 PM jenn3 wrote:
I use Biotene toothpaste, mouthwash, spray and gel (to help with dryness). I also have the "magic mouthwash", which helps heal the sores and numbs your mouth some. I have thrush from radiation or the steroids and quite possibly both. But I did use all of the above during chemo.
Jenn
Jenn - June 2009 IDC-TN, Stage III, 02/2011 Stage IV mets to the lungs & spine / Laugh until your belly hurts, then laugh some more...........
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Apr 13, 2012 09:10 PM Moderators wrote:
Soleil, along with the great suggestions from other members, there's info on the main Breastcancer.org site that may be helpful for you: Mouth and Throat Sores.
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Bon
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Apr 13, 2012 10:21 PM Bon wrote:
Magic Mouthwash worked for me too.
There are numerous magic mouthwash formulations. Most contain at least three ingredients.
Formulas may contain a combination of an antibiotic (to reduce the bacterial flora around the lesion), antihistamine (for local anesthetic effect), antifungal (to stop any fungal growth), steroid (to reduce inflammation), a local anesthetic/pain reliever, or an antacid (to enhance coating of the ingredients on the mouth). Most of the formulations are used every four to six hours with instructions to hold in the mouth for one to two minutes then spit out or swallow. Patients should be instructed to shake the bottle wellbefore using and not to eat or drink for 30 minutes after use.
The above came from this link which is also includes formulas for magic mouthwash. Hope it helps: mercypharmacy.wikispaces.com/f...
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soleil505
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Apr 14, 2012 08:49 AM soleil505 wrote:
Thank you so much! Awsome advice as always. I have to wait until Monday to call the doc, but I'll call first thing in the morning.
soleil
Diagnosis: 4/4/2011, Stage IV, mets, ER+, HER2-
apple
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Apr 14, 2012 09:14 AM apple wrote:
that mouthwash works so fast.
i also nasal rinse (Reil - the packets are premeasured and the bottle is perfect) and gargle with soda and salt. it really helps
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Diagnosis: 4/10/2008, IDC, 5cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 4/9 nodes, mets, ER+, HER2+
bhd1
telford, pa
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Apr 16, 2012 12:53 PM bhd1 wrote:
i do mouth wash w club soda. every time i pass the sink. biodten tooth pase and extra sott tooth brush. if sores are really bad , doc can prescribe a mouth wash that will numb you
barb
Diagnosis: 9/22/2011, IDC, 3cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+
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Apr 16, 2012 12:55 PM Momine wrote:
I rinsed with baking soda in water and I took 3-4 acidophilus capsules daily, especially about 2 days prior and 1 week past each chemo. I never got anything worse than some mild thrush, and only for a few days.
Diagnosis: 6/1/2011, ILC, 5cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 7/23 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-