A Bit Frustrated and Confused

For some unexplained reason, Sam seems to be having trouble swallowing today. He says it seems like the water or whatever just seems to sit at the back of his throat and won't go down. This is not only confusing, it's a bit unnerving! When he tried swallowing his medication today, he ended up having to cough up and spit out the water because it wouldn't go down and he felt like he was going to drown.

So, Sam called the E/N/T's office because he was getting nervous about choking and the doctor-on-call told him not to try to swallow anything (like his meds or foods); that he wasn't overly concerned; and to call the office on Monday to schedule an exam if the problem is still there. And, of course he said if Sam has trouble breathing to go to the ER.

This is weird and a bit upsetting because he had been doing so well. After his two doctor visits (one on Wednesday and one on Thursday) where he was thoroughly examined, he had some cream of wheat and was getting fluids down his throat. I'm not sure if this has happened because of the exams where the docs were examining his throat by putting their fingers into the back of his mouth or if something else is going on?

I keep thinking there must be a simple explanation. Usually that's what happens - it's some normal part of recovery or something like that and you have worried for nothing. Unfortunately, we have no frame of reference when it comes to the effects of radiation treatments on the throat.

Why does this stuff always happen on the weekend? It's enough to make you lose your mind. So, here we are again, having to try to find answers and exercising our faith muscles again.

We could use your prayers. Prayers for wisdom, strength, patience, calmness and faith.