Sandy,
I'm surprised no one mentioned this. I took Salagen during radiation and for several years afterwards and do have some saliva, albiet not real watery. I had the same XRT radiation in 1997 that Brian had and since I had unknown primary, they fried me from my ears to my armpits. The only side effect I had from the Salagen was perspiring heavily for about 5 minutes, 30 minutes after I took it. It was well worth it to not have the dry mouth that Brian has. It also has another name that fails me at the moment.

I also have an electonic device that I used at some point after the radiation was over. It too enhanced my saliva production for a while. Can't think of the name either at the moment(I'm packing for a trip). They used it for Sorgens (sp) patients. I have no clue if they still even make it. Brian had never heard of it. I doubt I will have time before I leave, but I'll try to get you the name of it. Look into the Salagen.

Take care,