Dryness

Yes, I’m always worse in winter especially at night with heating on through the day. We have a PIV unit installed and that makes the air even drier. 

Spider3 said:

Happy new year to everyone xxx

And to you Mark. Will be fast asleep though. 

Hi Dani ,

Yeh I think it may have something to do with the heating on ,I feel the cold so much more now ! It's just annoying that feeling in my throat ,but hey ho.

Like you we will be tucked up before 12 I think !! 

X

Spider3 said:

I feel the cold so much more now

That does get better. I really felt the cold for the first year or so. I finished treatment in January and used to sleep with a fleece and hat on for the first few months 

2 years plus since CRT finished...Still get a dry mouth and throat... par for the course...certain meds/foods exacerbate the issue...plenty of hydration helps me.

Lang may your lum reek in 2026.

It will improve as time goes on no help now as I know

. Maybe wear a buff over your neck and mouth especially over next week when temperatures are really cooling down anything to  alleviate the icy winds getting you for first year or so it was battle of the thermostat in our house

Plus you’re a tough yorkshire  guy lol put an extra vest on  

Happy new year 

Hugs Hazel x

Thanks Hazel ,your a darling! 

Happy New Year xx

RadioactiveRaz said:

battle of the thermostat in our house

Ha ha……. Still is in our house 

Hi Mark. I have exactly the same issue even though I live in Australia. My issue is in the hot summer months when my mouth really dries out. A bit like your issue with the central heating. It would seem the hot dry heat is the issue. I take water with me everywhere in the summer and am constantly using my Biotene mouth spray. It does help. Unfortunately for me the issue has not improved since my last radiotherapy in 2019. I have had 2 lots of radiotherapy my first one in 2013. Things did improve significantly after my first radiotherapy but the second one seems to have really done my salivary glands in. I live in hope that one day things will change but sadly after 6 years being realistic don't think that it will. 

Lyn

Sophie66 said:

I live in Australia

Happy New Year, Lyn.