Sore Throat and Radiation

[DragonMom]

Looking for advice: I started Rads 3 weeks ago and from day 2- I started noticing a sore throat. It started out as just a tender spot to now it hurts to swallow. On Monday the dr did a scope to see if I had any blisters- they saw nothing.

I have tried the Magic Mouth wash and Carafate, Nothing is fazing it even taking 800mg advil.

They are wanting to send me to a ENT - so while I am waiting on that anyone have similar or suggestions to try in the meantime.

[tricia keegan]

Hi and I was told to expect a sore throat and some coughing after approx ten days of rads and that it was normal! I did see an ENT myself for other issue's and that thankfully was nothing sinister so good luck!

[DragonMom]

Thanks Tricia- I was told the same but this sore throat is worse than any I have had. I am in awful pain swallowing and pain up into my ear all the time .
When I was on FEC I had mucusitis (sp?) the mouth and throat covered in blisters stuff.

I got my ENT apt for the 27th but I'm not sure if I can last that long.

Cont-plating stabbing my ear with a Qtip and drinking a gallon of VODKA to see if they will work if this dont go away soon . Just a Thought..lol

[tricia keegan]

Lol poor you and hope you feel better soon, maybe your Familt Dr can prescribe something to ease it while you're waiting for the appt??
It could be an infection I think!

[Vicky]

Hello- I had radiation to my spine for 10 days- they shoot down through the esophagus which was already giving me a hard time from chemo. So after trying Carafate and a GI cocktail and getting very little relief, my onc gave me a script for Oxycontin. That finally numbed the spot. I needed very little of it (I am a lightweight) and after a few weeks it slowly healed. I have not needed anything since then other than a proton pump inhibitor for the acid reflux I still encounter. I hope this helps!! Good luck to you! I know the pain is miserable... but you will get past it!