Tracey,
How long have you had the feeding tube in for?? And is it red and inflamed around the hole?? Mine was really sore when I first had it "installed" but it went away after about 2 weeks. However about 5 months down the road it was really red and sore and showed my nurse. She basically said I should have mentioned it sooner and cauterized it for me. It hurt for a few seconds but then I had instant relief. I would show someone at the hospital. They can probably help!! As for the dryness you are started to feel...keep the water coming. I remember at about day 14 starting to feel like a sock was in my mouth. After treatment I would hit the hospital smoothie bar and it helped. Also sleep with a warm air humidifier in your room it helps. Enjoy eating your favorite things for now. I also lost my sense of taste around the third week of treatment. It came back. The first to I was able to taste again was chocolate!!!! There is a God!
Carol