Mouth sores from chemotherapy

ValorieD
ValorieD Member Posts: 3
edited January 2021 in Weekly Discussions
My sister-in-law's sister has lung cancer. She was diagnosed earlier and had radiation. It has returned and is undergoing chemotherapy. She has mouth sores that are painful. When I had chemotherapy I remember my mouth being tender, but didn't have sores. What are some things that worked for others.

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  • Kp2018
    Kp2018 Member Posts: 105
    edited January 2021
    I had mouth sores during chemo, and they were indeed painful. The best remedy that worked for me was Mugard. https://mugard.com/

    Fortunately for me, the oncology nurses provided me with free sample bottles of the stuff. It is a prescription drug and is hideously expensive. I would suggest that your relative inquire if free samples are available at her oncology center. Nothing else even made a dent in the pain I was experiencing.
  • MarcieB
    MarcieB Member Posts: 528
    edited January 2021
    I had mouth sores on and off during my treatment. I could usually mange with medicated lemon lozenges (Act brand for dry mouth), but sometimes I needed more help. My doctors wrote me a script for something called Magic Mouthwash which worked beautifully for me. I could fill the prescription right there at the hospital pharmacy and my insurance covered it, but I don't think it was terribly expensive?
  • Lynne-I-Am
    Lynne-I-Am Member Posts: 89
    edited January 2021
    I have a friend who was on chemo, Doxil. Mouth sores are an unfortunate side effect of Doxil. Miracle Mouthwash helped her with her mouth sores also.
  • lebel
    lebel Member Posts: 2
    edited January 2021
    i had mouth sores with some of my chemo..i used equal parts milk of magnesia and childrens benadryl. mix as much as you want and use it a few times a day...works miracles..good luck. stay strong always!!
  • omaalyce
    omaalyce Member Posts: 48
    edited January 2021
    Magic Mouthwash also worked for me, The oncologist prescribed it and I picked it up at CVS. I drove a colon cancer patient back and forth to chemo and he used Mugard and as Kp2018 stated his nurses also provided him with samples. Hope your sister-in-law can get relief from these asap!
  • Horselady46
    Horselady46 Member Posts: 21
    edited January 2021
    I used Magic Milk and it worked for me. Not terrible expensive and was covered by insurance.
  • TerriL
    TerriL Member Posts: 60
    edited January 2021
    I also had terrible mouth sores during chemo. My oncologist ordered Magic Mouthwash which helped a lot.
  • andreacha
    andreacha Member Posts: 196
    Magic Mouthwash also for me.
  • MLT
    MLT Member Posts: 89
    I used a mixture of salt and baking soda in water. Ins didn't cover Magic Mouthwash. Luckily, sores weren't too bad. Hope she gets relief.
  • ValorieD
    ValorieD Member Posts: 3
    I will pass all of these suggestions on. Thank you all very much.

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