Had surgery & 33 radiation sessions ending this past December (2025).
Insomnia has been an ongoing issue since November when dry mouth symptoms started due to effects of radiation salivary glands. Have used tablets for dryness at night with some success as well as using mouthwash using coconut oil for “pulling”. Currently undergoing acupuncture to help stimulate salivary glands regeneration and to balance my energy field within the body.
Typically I get blocks of sleep that last 2-3hrs, but since beginning acupuncture and beginning to walk daily have now been sleeping better (3.5-4.5 hour blocks). Dry mouth is easing slightly as saliva production has started to come back. According to Stanford University website (speech & language) salivary glands typically start to regenerate after two months post radiation.
Keep the faith and get your rest whenever possible, it’s not easy but our bodies need sleep to heal.🙏