Oesophagectomy

[21up]

I am really suffering from been unable to swallow anything even trying to take water causes excruciating pain.Can anyone suggest a painkiller that can help??

[Fizzy35]

So sorry you are feeling this x

How long is it since your op?

Are you still in hospital?

Do you have the number of your oncology unit or your specialist GI nurse????

Try stay calm (not easy)am contact whoever you need too

And remember( don’t know which country you are posting from) there are ALWAYS Emergency service

Hope you find comfort x

Fizzy35

[Zippy34]

Hi you must contact your Gi unit or hospital sound as though you may need a dilation. I have to have this every so often as my throat closes up they say it is scar tissue . Good luck.

[Ivor1]

Ask your doctor about Magic Mouthwash..it's a liquid pain killer

[JMcNamara]

Probably should touch base with your doctors. If confirmed that all is OK (well as OK as can be) they know that this is temporary. Remain curious about your health and reach out. Alas, many of us were where you are, once upon a time.

Josie

[21up]

Seen oncologist today he wants to put treatment back for 3 to 4 weeks to see what happens with coronavirous? If I started now then had to abort I would be in Greater danger because my imune system would be weak.

[mgloughran]

I agree with Zippy34. I have had approx. 3 dilations per year since May 2014, they always help!