I have had radiation to the head and neck, with the last 7 week treatment over a year and a half ago. My salivary glands were damaged.
I never took any medication for the issue of decreased saliva production or chronic dry mouth.
Saliva production has increased a tiny bit. I need to drink a lot of water throughout the day, which is actually a good thing. When away from home for any period of time, I carry a bottle of water. I need to have plenty of water nearby and at the ready whenever I eat.
I have noticed that the problem of dry mouth and decreased saliva production increases after I drink a cup of coffee or a cup of tea, both are very astringent.
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I have had radiation to the head and neck, with the last 7 week treatment over a year and a half ago. My salivary glands were damaged.
I never took any medication for the issue of decreased saliva production or chronic dry mouth.
Saliva production has increased a tiny bit. I need to drink a lot of water throughout the day, which is actually a good thing. When away from home for any period of time, I carry a bottle of water. I need to have plenty of water nearby and at the ready whenever I eat.
I have noticed that the problem of dry mouth and decreased saliva production increases after I drink a cup of coffee or a cup of tea, both are very astringent.
For me, it has become the "new normal".
Maryann
February 22, 2012 - 6:54pmThis Comment
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