Swallowing Not getting any better

Hi Lilian 

Dry mouth. What saliva substitutes/ mouthwashes are you using? Is your mouth dry all the time? Have you tried acupuncture Are you still on Fortisips and have you still got that lump under your chin that you thought might be causing you difficulty in swallowing? 
Sorry for all the questions. 

Have you contacted oncology for advice?  They will have the expertise and hopefully the remedy?

Hi Dani, thanks for getting back to me.  I use Biotene mouthwash and dry mouth gel and also have Xyligel but they only ease it for a matter of minutes.  I am trying not to use the fortisips but lately I’ve had to have one a day just as a top up.  
 The lump is not there but there is definitely some mucus sticking, I brought a bit up last week but I had to drag it out of my throat but there is more there and I struggle to bring any up at the moment.  Not tried acupuncture yet though I have thought about it.  
Lillian 

Hi Micky,  I mention it to my Head and neck Consultant every time I see him and a couple of weeks ago he said that the extra dryness in my mouth was due to the hot weather. 
Lillian 

Try a pocket size spray filled with plain water. This is often better than continually sipping water which flushes any saliva away. 
Can you chew gum? That’s a great salivary stimulant. 

I do chew gum Dani, I use a one called Pur gum which contains Xylitol but because I have dentures I don’t chew it every day as I end up getting ulcers on my gums.  
I just wonder if this is as good as it gets for me, and I know that I should be grateful for that, it just gets me down sometimes 

Thanks Lillian 

Oh Lilian I am so sorry for you....I wish I had an answer. I'll throw another suggestion. I have been prescribed Salivix pastilles and they help a lot. Amazon have some funky Finnish things that might be worth trying too Xylingxyling - Finnish Xylitol Pastille

Thanks Dani, does your GP prescribe them for you? I have just ordered some from Amazon to try.  

Lillian

Hi Lillian. Keep at it try Danis suggestions. I found the acupuncture kickstarters mine but u did it around the 6 month period. It’s worth trying. I’m now 7 years and occasionally still need a sip

of herbal to get some foods down mostly chicken breast and a bacon sandwich. Boots fi a dry mouth spray it’s hand bag sides costs around £3 I used tj carry that in my handbag. Remember the extra warm weather won’t be helping. I used use xyimelt s at night do you? 

hugs 

Hazel 
 

Durhamlady said:

Thanks Dani, does your GP prescribe them for you? I have just ordered some from Amazon to try.  

I get Salivix on prescription. Not tried the others