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Hi @roblem,
Your situation resembles what I have been going through since radiation and cancer treatment for tonsil (right) cancer in 2003. I was living a pretty normal life until the radiation effects started to pile up. Initially the problems were the loss of saliva glands, thyroid, and with that dry mouth and thick saliva. I was able to live a pretty normal life until the bone tissue in my right jaw started to deteriorate causing the loss of molars and my ability to eat many things. Then the swallow issues started and gradually worsened to the extent that I was aspirating and contacted aspiration pneumonia on a regular basis. Last summer, June 2024 I had a feeding tube implanted and now ALL of my nutrition is through that tube. I do have some coffee in the morning and I sip water when in need. The other malady is the tingling in my right arm and hand are getting worse and my ability to use the arm has gotten very poor. Also I am having real problems with my neck! This past Thursday I had a Brachial Plexus MRI and a Cervical Spine MRI because of these two issues. I will be getting the results early in the coming week. I have dizziness which I think comes from the neck issue. I am interested in the Hugterra ad how it helps. Wishing you the best as you travel along this unexpected path.

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Hi. I'm wondering if the Brachial Plexus and Cervical Spine MRI's showed anything.

I was diagnosed and treated (Right Tonsil) in 2008.

In the last 6-7 months I've started having difficulty sleeping due to what I think is due to Brachial Plexus caused neuropathy. Some nights one arm acts up, other nights the other and then some nights both.

My ENT suggested a visit to the physical therapy group. Haven't done that yet.

Any feedback is appreciated