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4. yes. I have already made him some salt and baking soda rinse

Wed Aug 17, 2016, 01:28 PM

Aug 2016

Today is only his second radiation. Perhaps you don't recall, but my husband has exactly the same thing you did.
Our first chemo is tomorrow.

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Anyone using Pilocarpine for dry mouth? [View all] alfredo Aug 2016 OP

Do you mean good effects? OKNancy Aug 2016 #1

Did they tell you about the salt/baking soda/water mouthwash? alfredo Aug 2016 #3

yes. I have already made him some salt and baking soda rinse OKNancy Aug 2016 #4

Ok. My mind is a bit muddled today. alfredo Aug 2016 #5

Yes, I've taken it since 2009. Started out on 3 per day, 5mg. Then sinkingfeeling Aug 2016 #2

Yeah, my mouth feels different. alfredo Aug 2016 #6