Re: salivary gland problem?Jan

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In a message dated 12/17/2002 1:58:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,

jkarlson12@... writes:

>

> I started having intense pain in my cheek radiating to my jaw. Does this sound

like possible

> salivary gland problem from RAI? It is the worst when I get up in the morning

and put the first bite of

> something in my mouth. This is the first time I have ever experienced anything

like this. Thanks for any input or

> suggestions.

It definately sounds like a blocked gland. I had RAI in July and started

experiencing the same thing about a month ago. My family doc told me to use

heat, drink enough to stay well hydrated and keep the saliva thinned, eat sour

candies, and massage the gland to stimulate flow. I have done all these things

and the symptoms are much better though both sides still back up a few times a

week. It has now become a minor annoyance and is not nearly as painful anymore-

I just look like half a chimpmunk!

~Kim in NJ

TT 1/8/02

papillary ca 3.9 cm

RAI 7/2/02 125 mCi

132 mcg Levoxyl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/17/2002 1:58:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,

jkarlson12@... writes:

>

> I started having intense pain in my cheek radiating to my jaw. Does this sound

like possible

> salivary gland problem from RAI? It is the worst when I get up in the morning

and put the first bite of

> something in my mouth. This is the first time I have ever experienced anything

like this. Thanks for any input or

> suggestions.

It definately sounds like a blocked gland. I had RAI in July and started

experiencing the same thing about a month ago. My family doc told me to use

heat, drink enough to stay well hydrated and keep the saliva thinned, eat sour

candies, and massage the gland to stimulate flow. I have done all these things

and the symptoms are much better though both sides still back up a few times a

week. It has now become a minor annoyance and is not nearly as painful anymore-

I just look like half a chimpmunk!

~Kim in NJ

TT 1/8/02

papillary ca 3.9 cm

RAI 7/2/02 125 mCi

132 mcg Levoxyl