So, here I am wide awake trying to recall what the Ambien molecule looks like. I’ll probably have to look it up.
Later this morning is my 3rd chemo treatment of 6. Something is knocking me down. The x- radiation plainly has been doing what it does best- giving a 3-D sunburn. The throat is developing mucositis and Is crazy sore. Blistering should start soon.
I’m using magic mouthwash, comprised of lidocaine, benedryl, and Maalox. This pharmacy concoction has the snotty rheology of melted ice cream. The throat issue is definitely interfering with getting enough calories for body weight maintenance. Have lost ca 10 lbs to date. I’m gonna get a talkin’ to from the dietitian today.
Other than sore throat, the next unpleasant drug side effects are those from the anti-nausea meds. The anti-emetic meds prevent one from hurling through a sore throat. They are also very effective at constipation. So, one gets to know the offerings at Walgreens.
Lamentations on Chemistry 
It sounds awful, but I can’t help laughing at your descriptions. I hope you feel better soon.
Its a balancing act all around. Nausea sucks, and constipation is not good either. So one needs the Metamucil to balance those anti nausea meds out. Unfortunately – Not much helpful for the 3D sunburn. I had not heard of that magic mouthwash. Does it taste pretty bad? Everything probably tastes yucky at the moment. Cisplatin does that. Really effects the taste of things from what I understand. BTW – you might find the following BLOG also of interest. Its from a friend of mine that turns out is undergoing very similar treatment to yours. Have a look at:
http://cliffsriffs.blogspot.com/