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Oral thrush

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please can any one help oral thrush so bad post op nothing seems to be working only  ice cubes 

tablets and topical nystatin not working 

lips so swollen and tongue causing deterioration in mums condition rapidly  any advice would be helpful gel mouth wash helped for two washes now offering no relief at all 

can't believe  she is surviving massive op now all at risk of failing due to thrush 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat although I'm sorry to hear that your mum is suffering from oral thrush after her operation.

    I have found a discussion where members have chatted about this before which may help your mum at this time. Just click here to find out more about the alternatives that were suggested. Our specialist cancer nurses may also be able to offer some advice. You can call them for free from a UK landline on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m -5p.m. If it is really bad and you feel your mum's condition is suffering as a result though it may be best to call your GP to let them know and they will be able to help.

    Wishing you and your mum all the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator 

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    mu hubby  got some drops off the doctors... this is quite common because of the high amounts of antibiotics used ..can't think of the name but he said they were very refreshing and tasted like almonds had to go to hospital for something else a doctor their said to ask gp for prescription and gp knew exactly which one the other doc said so must be common medicine wasn't canestan also get a very soft baby toothbrush and gently clean tongue and mouth every couple of hours just with water I would check about using any mouthwash first as some may aggravate it worse....

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