I’m 6.5 years out and still suffering from dry mouth, mucus, speech issues and eating difficulties.

Xylitol, other meds and Mucinex did not help.
What I found best is; first thing when I get up in the morning I do a rinse with nearly hot water. I swish several times and then do several sips and hack up the throat mucus. Some days are much worse than others.

After my mouth and throat are clear I brush my tongue and teeth with Crest. After the Crest I brush again with prescription Colgate Fluoride toothpaste and I don’t rinse that one out.

After I eat breakfast, which was oatmeal for well over 2-3 years post treatment I repeat the brushing routine.

I drink water throughout the day as well as repeat my brushing routine a few times daily and always after each meal, coffee or any sweet foods or dessert!

Don’t be discouraged with the need for the feeding tube for this many months, I too had one for nearly a year.

Speech therapy did not help me at all and my doctors allowed me to stop going. It was a waste of money for me!

When my throat was ready to swallow food it began to swallow food and not a day sooner.

Hang in there and fight the good fight!

MOJO