Mouth Sores from chemo: When do they go away?

Posted by walkingmom @walkingmom, Dec 24, 2022

Any suggestions for mouth sores? Mine started a few days after my first infusion of Taxotere and Cyclophosphamide. Am using Magic Mouthwash consisting of lidocaine, maalox and benadryl with baking soda, salt and water rinse in between. Day 4 and no relief. For those of you who've had them, do they not go away until all infusions are complete? If so, I don't think I can handle it 🙁

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Feb 8, 2022

In reply to @sammy15 "I saw that article too. Some good information but I hope they ease up in a..." + (show)

Hi, @sammy15 Mouth sores are a real problem, aren’t they. I got them when i first started high dose prednisone. The doctors i had worked with told me to use a salt and soda rinse. I used a 1/4 tsp each of salt and baking soda in warm water and rinsed my mouth several times a day. And I avoided store-bought mouth wash and citrus. The sores cleared up pretty fast. I hope you have good luck, too!

sammy15 | @sammy15 | Feb 8, 2022

In reply to @gingerw "@sammy15 The following article just appeared in my inbox, from Mayo Clinic! Good timing! Would you..." + (show)

I saw that article too. Some good information but I hope they ease up in a few days versus a few weeks!

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Feb 8, 2022

In reply to @sammy15 "I have blisters inside my mouth from the chemo and they gave me a "miracle" mouthwash..." + (show)

@sammy15 The following article just appeared in my inbox, from Mayo Clinic! Good timing!
Would you take a look at it and tell me if there is anything here you can relate to, that will help you with your mouth sores?https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/mouth-sores/art-20045486
Ginger