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HPV Tonsil cancer: I'm very nervous about chemo and radiation
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
@deb26 I'm six months post treatment and still have no saliva however I'm told it will come back to some degree. My mouth is always VERY dry. For sleeping I place two Xylimelts in my mouth before I go to bed and they definitely help. I find so many of the over the counter remedies do little or nothing however I know these work because if I forget to take them I wake up within an hour or so and am quickly reminded. Give them a try.
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I use them as well, but I'm only using one. Perhaps I need to use two? By the way, I forget sometimes to put them in as well.
@johnbonani hope the recovery is going well, 9 years post treatment here, I find sour candies help me with producing saliva, the dry mouth gets better in time. I strongly suggest rinsing your mouth daily with children’s mouthwash that contains fluoride, the lack of saliva really takes a toll on your teeth, my dentist suggested the kids mouthwash and well I am cavity free so it must be working, stay strong and good luck
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Thank you so much. I hope your recovery continues to go well. I much appreciate this tip.