Hi Roxs - My husband is three months out from tx and battles severe dry mouth constantly. Other than the salivart, you mentioned you are using biotene. Are you also using biotene toothpaste? I have personally started using biotene (dry mouth from medications) and was really pleased with the results. However, on a recent trip I used 'regular' toothpaste from my travel kit and was shocked at how much it dried my mouth out. The toothpaste plus the mouthwash does work. Biotene also has a gum. Ask your pharmacist (it's over the counter here in Arkansas).

One other suggestion you might try, we have a cool mist vaporizor next to Ken's bed (near his head). With the heat on now, the humidity in the house is very low and the vaporizor helps some. Keep drinking as much water as you can - small sips add up.

Don't give up. Just take things one day at a time.


Carol R - caregiver to hubby Ken. Stage 4, SCC, BOT. 6/05 dx, 9/25/05 last tx, 5/06 stroke. Four years cancer free! Still taking things 1 day at a time.