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@josk this is a perfect example of us not using muscles and they atrophy from lack...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130308/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2024

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It’s helpful to hear I’m not alone with swallowing issues. Mine came 14yrs after breast radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1130006/

Discussion: Inability to swallow timeframe: Can one relearn to swallow?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

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I’ve been fighting that for nearly 8 years. Speech therapy was a waste of time and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128431/

Discussion: Nerve damage and unable to open mouth much. Stiff jaw.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

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Hello @robolobo. What are your symptoms? Do you have trouble swallowing, pain or changes in speech?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113060/

Discussion: Saying hello and a question or two or three

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

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Pain has definitely increased and more trouble swallowing day 4-5. 2 tramadol every 4 hours. Barely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105930/

Discussion: Getting Transoral robotic surgery (TORS): What can I expect?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

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Swallowing requires the use of roughly fifty separate muscles and the communication and reflex between all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067436/

Discussion: Oral Cancer, surgery done..waiting for further treatment

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

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Hi Sue Thanks for your feedback - and yes, my doctor is aware of my severe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060713/

Discussion: Nerve damage

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

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I had similar damage from radiation. My treatments completed May 5th, 2023. At my 1st follow-up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997525/

Discussion: Getting frustrated with throat pain post radiation

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

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When you say partial what do you mean? I lost on one side all of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984796/

Discussion: What is your quality of life after a partial maxillectomy?

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

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Hello, I know the struggle well! I find that nearly hot water first thing in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952878/

Discussion: Difficulty swallowing meds: Resorted to DIY pharmaceutical compounding

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

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