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I awoke this morning and my voice was down to a whisper, i have had 31 out of 33 radiotherapy sessions on my neck and tonsil is this normal for the voice to go and could it be due to the thick saliva going down. thanks in advance Carl | ||
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hi carl poor you,yes i am afraid its normal try not to use your voice if you can because it will make your throat ache,i had to break of many a conversation because i could not talk when i had as many sessions as you,it will get better but it might take a few weeks.all the best love shirl xxx | ||||
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Thankyou Shirl for your reply i was getting a little anxiouse, i am also on the pain relief patches and today is the first full 24 hrs of having it on the skin and i feeel absolutly knackered, is this normal its as if i have gone from speedy to slow overnight. | |||
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hi carl feeling like you do is normal with radiotheraphy,i spent a few months in bed after my 33 sessions,listen to your body if its tired then rest the best way for you either by going to bed for a couple of hours or just resting some where you feel comfortable.i can clearly remember how i felt and towards the end of my r.t it was such an effort to go hubby some days had to almost carry me to the car to get me there i was so worn out.i used to go to bed and listen to music, hubby bought me a new c.d player and i can remember constantly playing amy winehouse's back to black c.d over and over again.that c.d brings back so many memories some good some not so good.my grandchildren would come and see me i was always in bed and they used to get in with me lol.once the rt is over with you will breathe a big sigh of relief at not having to go to the hospital every day,is it far for you to go?are you still having chemo?i was having the both at the same time and i was counting the days off to have a rest from the hospital.hows your neck area is it burnt?hope you are moisturising it a couple of times a day.keep us informed of your progress carl.love shirl xxx | ||||
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Hi Shirl, The hospital is quite close, the girls are really good and quick as i do not like having the mask on, they do it on the double for me, tomorrow is my last radio day and i have been to the shops for a box chocs and a card for them, my neck is very red and my throat sore but with the pain killers its just bearable, i should have had 3 chemos but only managed 2 they were 3 weeks apart but the chemo drug seemed to give me anxiety attacks you seem like a very caring woman and you have helped me through this time greatly with your knowledge of what i am going through my e mail is carlseal@hotmail.com should you wish to mail me direct and i can mail you pics of my op if you want to see them ...well anyway take care will be in touch soon love Carlxx | |||
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Hi Shirl, Just thought i would give you an update on my progress it has been 7 days now since last rt and have yesterday wednesday had my first cup of coffee, i think because i am being fed by peg with 1500 ml overnight and then my soluble cocodomol etc all liquid my body is saying wow how about some real food now, how long do you think i should leave it until i try a dunked bicci, any way take care and write soon Carlx
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hi carl nice to hear from you mate,i was wondering how you were getting on.have you got tastebuds? if so then have a biscuit dunked at least its soft.are you very sore from the rt?anyway speak to you soon take care love shirl xxx | ||||
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Hi Shirl, Thanks for reply, can just make out taste of most things | |||
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