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Does acupuncture help saliva glands damaged from radiation?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: 11 hours ago | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Hello @lnelsonj, I hope you get a response about the acupuncture. I also have a very dry mouth from surgery, radiation to neck. I use Xylimelts every night as well as a cool mist ultrasonic nebulizer beside the bed. I use biotene gel or spray as needed and they make lozenges also. Keeping your hydration up is so important, and electrolytes are sometimes better than just water. what has your husband tried so far?
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Hi @sepdvm, I appreciate hearing from you. So far my husband has tried biotene spray, pilocarpine 5 MG two tabs 3 times daily, and akabutu's mouthwash (which may only be available in Canada). He had 3 sessions of acupuncture last week which did not help. After seeing his oncologist yesterday he started the Xylimelts and he's now going to be referred to an oral cancer specialist who deals with dry mouth. His oncologist is also referring him for hyperbaric therapy which we are hoping our Canadian healthcare will cover. I will post any updates from these referrals. Thanks again for reaching out.