Swallowing

Is there anything I can do to prepare myself should I have radiotherapy side effects that make it impossible to swallow.  Due to other medical issues I take a lot of medication and very concerned about not being able to swallow them.  I start radiotherapy on the 24th March and so far haven’t been given any contact at Macmillan to talk to.  Other clinical people I’ve spoken to tell me not to worry as it might not happen, however I’d like to be prepared as best I can.

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  • Hi hubby has issue with swallowing so has lots of meds in liquid form instead so they go down easily .

    I think knowing helps people to feel more incontrol so its totally understandable 

    A pharmacist and or your  gp can tell you what alternatives to tablets there are 

    Hope this helps a little bit

    Also re food/nutrition I blitz  everything in the blender for hubby to texture he can manage

    Protein shakes etc are useful

    And baby/toddler sachets of fruit and yoguart were useful in early stages ...( Long life ones good to take out for emegencies)

    Soup of course

    Obviously your own circumstances will dictate what works for you 

    I hope your treatment goes as well as possible 

    Kind wishes 

  • Thank you so much for your reply, really good suggestions, will discuss liquid medications with go, again thank you.

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