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Grand Rapids, MI

Did anyone have problems with their mouth burning and stinging during and after chemo? I had a lot of problems during chemo where I got sores in my mouth. I thought after chemo that would be the end of it. But no it wasn't. I am going through radiation now and my mouth is just as bad if not worse. Everything I eat burns my mouth or stings it. Even things that you would assume would be easy on your mouth. I use the Magic Mouthwash as they call it and it numbs my mouth for a few minutes. Does… read more

June 1, 2023
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A MyBCTeam Member

My dentist (alsoMD) gave me recipe for a rinse:
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup water
I used it closer to treatment and still 3 years later when I get a sore. Like eating chips that I know are a trigger. Hope this helps.🤗

June 1, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Use caution with magic mouthwash, full of steroids. I took it due to my throat closing from rads. I had -0- feelings, I worried about choaking.

June 2, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

That's the recipe I used as well, provided by the NP at the oncology center. I was told that should the mouth sores, etc. show up, there was a prescription mouthwash (several pink sisters here swear by the Magic Mouthwash), but fortunately, it was not an issue for me. Good luck!

June 1, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Melana, they did give me something for the mouth sores. In fact I ended up with 2 different medicines because I developed thrush. I hope you didn't end up with thrush.

July 25, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

Yes, my Oncologist prescribed Nystatin for me. Worked great!

July 25, 2023

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