Pain Relief

Palliative care targets quality of life issues so it is vital, in my opinion. Extending life through better screening to catch cancer in early stages and offering treatment options with improved outcomes is important. But if we do not then also address significant issues survivors face including sleep disturbances, increased anxiety/stress, pain, fatigue, etc. then we are not following a holistic model that treats the person who has a life, not just a disease. We need to begin to demand more services and integrative approaches to resolving quality of life issues and support ongoing wellness post-treatment. I would love to know where to find more information on states stepping up to create change in availability of palliative care. Palliative care targets quality of life issues so it is vital, in my opinion. Extending life through better screening to catch cancer in early stages and offering treatment options with improved outcomes is important. But if we do not then also address significant issues survivors face including sleep disturbances, increased anxiety/stress, pain, fatigue, etc. then we are not following a holistic model that treats the person who has a life, not just a disease. We need to begin to demand more services and integrative approaches to resolving quality of life issues and support ongoing wellness post-treatment. I would love to know where to find more information on states stepping up to create change in availability of palliative care.

Different treatments for relieving pain from mouth sores include:
Over the counter agents include:
- Throat lozenges and throat sprays such as Cepacol and Sucrets (dyclonine)
- Swishing and gargling preparations include Biotene mouthwash (which has enzyme protection with moisturizers), Chloraseptic mouthwash, Chamomile tea
- A dental gel, such as Oral Balance which contains enzymes and moisturizers
- Adhesive paste Orabase B contains the topical anesthetic (benzocaine)
- Over the counter anesthetics, such as Xylocaine, Anbesol or Orajel (contains benzocaine)
- Ulcerease rinse
- Benadryl elixir without alcohol
- Swishing Mylanta or Maalox in the mouth may relieve discomfort
- Over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and actaminophen

Make sure to keep your physician informed of any product you use.

Prescription products include:
- Gelclair is an oral gel designed to coat and soothe mouth sores by forming a protective barrier in the mouth.
- Peridex mouth wash
- Mugard (Mucoadhesive Oral wound rinse)
- Or your physician might prescribe a combination triple medication mouth wash with varying medications. An example might be a GI Cocktail: 1 tbsp (15mL) Cherry Maalox (acid reducer) + 1 tsp. (5mL) + Nystatin (antifungal) + 1/2 tsp. (2mL) xylocaine viscous (analgesic). Mix ingredients thoroughly. Swish and gargle for one minute, and then swallow immediately before each meal. Different treatments for relieving pain from mouth sores include:
Over the counter agents include:
- Throat lozenges and throat sprays such as Cepacol and Sucrets (dyclonine)
- Swishing and gargling preparations include Biotene mouthwash (which has enzyme protection with moisturizers), Chloraseptic mouthwash, Chamomile tea
- A dental gel, such as Oral Balance which contains enzymes and moisturizers
- Adhesive paste Orabase B contains the topical anesthetic (benzocaine)
- Over the counter anesthetics, such as Xylocaine, Anbesol or Orajel (contains benzocaine)
- Ulcerease rinse
- Benadryl elixir without alcohol
- Swishing Mylanta or Maalox in the mouth may relieve discomfort
- Over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and actaminophen

Make sure to keep your physician informed of any product you use.

Prescription products include:
- Gelclair is an oral gel designed to coat and soothe mouth sores by forming a protective barrier in the mouth.
- Peridex mouth wash
- Mugard (Mucoadhesive Oral wound rinse)
- Or your physician might prescribe a combination triple medication mouth wash with varying medications. An example might be a GI Cocktail: 1 tbsp (15mL) Cherry Maalox (acid reducer) + 1 tsp. (5mL) + Nystatin (antifungal) + 1/2 tsp. (2mL) xylocaine viscous (analgesic). Mix ingredients thoroughly. Swish and gargle for one minute, and then swallow immediately before each meal.