Olivia developed some mouth sores recently which is a common side effect from her chemo meds. She has some on her lips and a lot on her tongue. The ones on her lips bled a bit yesterday and now the sores on her tongue is causing her pain and discomfort when eating.Trying to feed her soft food while her mouth sores are still not healed. She loves eating pretzels though, but it will hurt her more if she eats hard food. Hopefully it heals soon.
hang on there brave warrior.
ReplyDeletei did a little research for her kristina which you may want to discuss with your doctor: Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. (it may work better if they are juiced, i think). Vary your diet to include plenty of fruits and vegetables. You'll need the vitamins and nutrients they provide to help your body fight infections during treatment.
Depending on your cancer and your treatment, your doctor may recommend other techniques for reducing your risk of mouth sores, such as cold therapy (cryotherapy). If you're receiving fluorouracil. it might help to swish ice chips or cold water around in your mouth. The cold limits the amount of the drug that reaches your mouth, reducing your risk of mouth sores. Medication to repair mouth cells. Palifermin (Kepivance) stimulates the growth of cells on the surface of your mouth. If the cells of your mouth recover quickly, you're less likely to experience severe mouth sores. Coating agents. These medications coat the entire lining of your mouth, forming a film to protect the sores and minimize the pain you might feel while eating or drinking. topical painkillers. These medications can be applied directly to your mouth sores. Your mouth may feel numb when using painkillers, so be careful when eating or brushing your teeth because you won't be able to feel if you're causing more injury to your mouth. Avoid painful foods. Stay away from acidic foods and spicy foods that could further irritate your mouth. Avoid sharp and crunchy foods, such as chips, crackers and pretzels, and instead opt for softer foods cut in small pieces. Eat foods at room temperature or slightly warm, since hot or cold foods might be painful to eat. Eat small meals more frequently. Use a straw. A straw for drinking may help keep liquids away from sore areas in your mouth. Mix a weak saltwater solution to swish around in your mouth or try a combination of baking soda and warm water.
and remember many of us are praying for you to win your battle. so hang on brave warrior.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sally for always praying for Olivia.
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