Yup. One of the crappy side effects is mouth sores. This chemo crap effects all cells even the cells lining the mouth, the intestinal tract etc. Most people go through a cycle of treatment but where I am on a constant dose without any break, the cells don't have a chance to rebound and my blood counts don't recover to a safe level.

Puts me at a higher risk for infections. I was just at the dentist six months ago, and both times I got infected at the site where the Novocain needle went in.

But typically it's more like ulcers than infections, I guess. I'm supposed to rinse three times a day with baking soda and or salt water. I don't always follow through.

Sigh. Off to the Dr. tomorrow.

[(JD)]

Yeah.. not doing what we are supposed to.. what we know to be good self care yep gets me everytime!

I haven't had experience with someone who is always on chemo. Excuse my continued ignorance

[allthegirls6]

cuddles for a sore mouth from Iris

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Sorry about all the problems you are having.

[oksomaybeimnuts]

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sending you hugs and some popsicles

I love popsicles!

Sore mouth.

Doc gave me antibiotics, Augmentin.

[pegasus]

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Antibiotics and ice-lollies, hope you feel better soon.

Thank you everyone!

[Fuzzybear]

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Hope you feel better soon, wishing some of your favourite flavour ice lollies to you!

I like Weed and Feed.

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