Hi There,

I am 6 yrs out from treatment and still suffer, and always will, from dry mouth. I not only have the radiation damage that caused it, but I am also missing 4 salivary glands. I have improved immensely since the end of my treatment though. Slow process but my salivary output has gotten much get better naturally, even with just two glands left. The things that have helped me a lot in dealing with dry mouth have been the saliva inducing prescription medication Pilocarpine. I used to take 6 a day, now only 1 or 2. It doesn't work for everyone from what I've read. I also use a Xylimelt every night. It's a lozenge that you put against your gums that sticks while it dissolves throughout the night. Those were game changers for sleeping.

To help manage my weight, I buy Boost Very High Calorie to supplement my diet. 530 calories per drink. It's pricey, but it sure has helped me maintain a healthy weight. It runs about $60 per case (24) on Amazon.

I hope this helps a bit.