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following surgery and radiotherapy the lymph is not moving in the normal fashion and has created a large collar around the neck which is stifling me. Has anyone had similar problem and / or have any good ideas on what to do apart from massages ? | |||
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Hi Pepper Perhaps you may find this discussion of help. Best wishes Vinod  Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King | |||
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Thank you so much for such a quick response. The real difficulty occurs during the night when I swell up around the neck and often have trouble in breathing which scares us a lot (my wife and I!) Is there anything to do like a warm bandage with Vicks ? Thank you again for your help to me and everyone else Best regards Pepper | ||||
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I guess elevating the head with a couple of pillows will help. Does anyone else have any suggestions? Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King | |||
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Hi One thing that helped when my husband had this problem was a v shaped pillow on top of normal pillows, he had about 6 or 7 but built up so he could sleep sort of sitting up | ||||
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Hi I agree with Jennifer,lots of pillows. I placed them in the shape of a chair so you are practically sitting up. It helps the fluid disperse. I know that awful feeling of choking through the night, it is very scary. Massage and gentle neck exercises did help me (plus deep breathing when I got too panicky!) Here's to a good night's sleep. B brendasob.blogspot.com/ | |||
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The Mouth Cancer Foundation Online Support Group Mouth Cancer Forums Members Forums Medications, Treatment, Procedures tyre like collar around neck