Hi There Ed
Just a thought on the mucous side of things..be aware that dairy milk can be very mucous producing in my experience. I had a lot of problems with mucous and my treatment ended in July. It's only just easing up a bit now and I'm starting to go into the opposite camp of very dry mouth territory but every now and again it comes back. Nights are still bad for mucous though and as yet I've not been able to lie down at all since about June as otherwise it doesn't drain away.

I've switched to almond and coconut milk but there are many types out there - rice milk, soya etc. I think we have an over reliance on cows milk.

Having said all the above - you may not even be using cows milk or it may never be the trigger for your mucous production! We have similar experiences but it's all so individual. I am learning so much on here as I am sure you will too. Mainly it's the relief of hearing from others who understand and can empathise a bit. I agree with Sally that the whole issue of not being able to eat 'normally' is socially very disruptive, it's unsettling and emotionally charged.

Good luck with getting through the immediate post treatment period Ed as I found that to be the hardest but things alter and change - take care
Lynne