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Trismus (lock jaw) after Head & Neck cancer treatment: What helps?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Mar 1, 2023 | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
First off, my speech therapist was a waste of time and co-pay! She had nothing to offer but common sense exercises for the jaw.
Anyway enough of that. After my radiation and chemotherapy I developed severe migraines (24/7) although my oncologist said nothing will relieve migraines resulting from treatment my family doctor insisted that we try. He put me on a muscle relaxer and though it didn’t help my migraine it did loosen my jaw! It made a world of difference for eating and speaking. Maybe that’s an option?
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My experience with the therapist was the same as yours. She had me doing exercises that made me feel like I was doing something but had no results. May I ask what the name of the muscle relaxer you used? I'm glad to know that it helped you. It make sense logically.