Dry Mouth

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for like 2 weeks my mouth has been really dry. i did get tested for diabetes and everything came back normal. i kinda knew i didnt have it because i dont have extreme hunger or frequent urination but i wanted to be on the safe side. this all started when i stopped eating gluten because i have celiac disease. do you think that could be causing it? if not what could it be? i do drink enough water. i also have vaginal dryness. im scared it might be sjogren’s syndrome. im only 19 and im not overweight. im 5’5 and 125lbs
nope im not on any type of medication
also i still do cry and sweat if that counts as anything

Celiac Disease can be linked with a dry mouth, but I’m unsure if removing gluten would give this effect. But because you have one autoimmune disease (Celiac Disease) it wouldn’t be crazy to test for Sjogren’s Syndrome. Are you on any medication? Anti-depressants can cause a dry mouth.

If this is Sjogren’s, or if it’s not, the treatment in respects to the mouth doesn’t change. They will suggest sipping water, chewing gum and using a saliva stimulator that you can buy from the dentist.

Good luck.

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for like 2 weeks my mouth has been really dry. i did get tested for diabetes and everything came back normal. i kinda knew i didnt have it because i dont have extreme hunger or frequent urination but i wanted to be on the safe side. this all started when i stopped eating gluten because i have a gluten sensitivity. do you think that could be causing it? if not what could it be? i do drink enough water. i also have vaginal dryness. im scared it might be sjogren’s syndrome but im only 19 and heard that occurs mostly in older women. and its only my mouth my eyes are not dry and i still sweat. im not overweight. im 5’5 and 125lbs and im not on any type of medication

You don’t say whether you smoke or not,but smoking can cause dry mouth , Another cause of dry mouth is SJOGRENS SYNDROME……………

I know it’s not contagious but I was just wondering! (btw I don’t have the symptom of dry mouth so it wouldn’t be gross, but it might hurt a little for me.)

When you usually have to ask that question its bests not a good to.

I’m in the process of being diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome. I have dry eyes, dry mouth, arthritis and fatigue.

My eyes are very painful, dry, sting, burn, feel like there’s sand in them.

I saw an ophthalmologist and he said they’re extremely dry and told me I should be putting in eye drops even when I don’t need them. He also mentioned plugs for my tear ducts, but I said I wanted to try the drops first.

I’ve tried Polytears, Refresh and Systane. So far, Systane has been the only one that’s helped.

Any recommendations for the best eye drops for dry eyes? Where I live Restasis isn’t available.

Thanks.
Thanks John. I did try two different gel/ointmens for dry eyes, I’m not quite sure of the names. I think one was viscotears. I found them really uncomfortable. When they touched my eyelashes my eyes would itch like crazy and after putting them in I couldn’t see for about an hour after. I thought it was good that the eye drops don’t last that long, less likely to become contaminated etc.

Thanks

Hi there- I would continue with the systane AND add a carbomer gel in 4x daily( including a spot before bed and a spot in the morning upon waking- Such carbomer gels are Viscotears or GelTears. If these do nt work for you then perhaps an OINTMENT prep is necessary before bed- Such as Lacrilube- Downside about any of the drops(bottles) of artificail tears is that they only last a very short while whereas Gels and ointments lubricate for much longer- The downside about taking gels and ointments(especially the ointments) is that they are a little more difficult to put in the eyes and therefore a little messy- You CAN use more than one product /type of product in conjunction with one another- I would keep with the systane and incorporate either a carbomer gel but if this doesnt work substitute the carbomer gel with Lacrilube ointment- The punctal plugs may beworthwhile trying as most eyes seem to respond well to them i find..I hope this helps-

How can she treat this? She says her tongue feels burned and that her saliva feels acid-y. Her mouth and lips feel dry. This started a week ago. Thanks in advance.

The burning mouth syndrome remedies will depend on what is causing them and the way to relieve this discomfort is to counteract these factors. This syndrome can be brought about because of deficiencies, nerve problems, a dry mouth, hormonal imbalance and menopause, use of alcohol and tobacco, strong medicines, bacterial infection of the mouth and allergic reactions to certain foods. To relieve these symptoms avoid foods which heat up the system like spicy oily foods and processed foods. Instead stick to simple nutritious foods which will cool the system. Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly recommended with a lot of green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli and parsley. The diet should help to produce new blood cells and be rich in vitamin B12 so that the tissues can rebuild themselves and the damage be healed. Foods which are rich in vitamin B12 are liver, poultry, egg yolk and milk.

The body should be well hydrated as the burning could be a result of insufficient water consumption. Flushing and detoxifying the system first thing in the morning with a lot of water helps to keep it cool. Ensure that you drink a lot of water through out the day too and if the fluids are in the form of fruit juices these should be sugar free ones. Sucking on an ice cube relieves the burning sensation. A cold glass of milk with a spoon of honey in it increases the blood circulation to the tongue and cools the body while relieving the discomfort. Alcohol causes dehydration and should be avoided.

Hope some of this helps her, must be bloody awful. x

I have severe dry mouth from Sjogren’s syndrome. I have been taking Salagen (Pilocapine) for years and it is very effective but all the saliva is produced at once which means you have to keep swallowing frequently or you will drool upon yourself. My prescription is to take 3 pills 3 times a day but it is too long a period of time between doses. I called my pharmacist and asked if it was ok to take the 9 pills in a sequence of 2pills three times and the final dose at bedtime to be 3 pills as it still comes out to be 9 pills a day. She said to check with the doctor but I went on-line to look up information about Salagen. I could not find the answer to my question in the literature. Also I would like to know what is the safest maximum dosage which also could not find the answer to and the pharmacist didn’t know either. The total dosage I take in one day is 45 milligrams. I would really appreciate an answer to my questions.

Actually the recommended dosing schedule is to take Salagen 4 times per day: once after every day and once at bedtime. If you can’t get relief, some doctors are willing to go up to 2 pills per dose (aka 10 mg per dose), four times a day. You should ask your doctor before you increase your dose though. Call your doctor and ask if you can get a script that says to take it 4 times per day. I’m saying this because of the insurance issue: if you start taking the drug 4 times per day and it runs out and you try to get another refill, your insurance may not pay for it early, just because your prescription says "Take 3 times per day."

Are you using artificial saliva spray? I know it doesn’t sound very appetizing, but my mother uses it for her dry mouth and she says it works very well in combination with her prescription. She uses Salivart Synthetic Saliva spray.

Another thing is that maybe Salagen just isn’t working for you. Have you tried other anti-cholinergic drugs? There’s another drug, called cevimeline (brand name Evoxac) that is also used for dry mouth in Sjogren’s syndrome. There are also some alternative drugs that aren’t specifically for dry mouth but may provide some benefit. You should talk to your doctor about your options (if you haven’t already). Hope this helped!

Im 21 years old. I have celiac disease, hypermobile syndrome, asthma and raynauds.

Since I was 8 years old I’ve been experiencing flare ups of achy, stiff swollen joints. Before this year, I’d have a flare up once every two years or so and then I’d go away.

In October last year I started getting swollen, sore, stiff knees and fingers. This progressed to my toes, shoulders and hips. I developed a dry mouth when I was about 15 years old and ever since I have drunk about 1.2 gallons (4.5 liters) of water each day. In April this year, over night I developed dry, burning, gritty eyes. I also have nose ulcers, fatigue and vaginal dryness. My skin is not overly dry. I have joint pains but no muscle pains.

I have a positive ANA, in the past year my ESR has been elevated a few times. Everything else (full rheumatological work up) was negative.

I saw a rheumatologist who said she thought it was fibromyalgia (which I told her I disagreed with). She thought maybe drug induced lupus (although my recent flare up started before the medication). She thought reactive arthritis, but I’ve had no infection. She completely dismissed the possibility of it being Sjögren’s.

I got sent to an Ophthalmologist. He said I have severely dry eyes and scaring from the dryness. My schirmer test was normal but the orange and green dyes and whatever he could see when he looked at my eyes apparently told him they were very dry. He wanted to put plugs in but I wasn’t so keen. He said I definitely have Sjogrens with an overlap of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

I’m so confused. The rheumatologist is humming and harring and I’m getting worse. There are no other rheumatologists for at least a 5 hour drive away. The opthalmology will only treat my dry eyes but my joint problems are fatigue are my biggest complaints.

Any advice?
Oh and I have vasculitic rashes. My GP said they’re very common in autoimmune diseases. And my SSA and SSB were negative. But it was done after a course of prednisone and I was completely symptom free at the time. The rheumatologist said the prednisone would have had an impact on my blood test results, yet she still ordered them and now she won’t reorder them!

If you want to feel better, you will have to drive the distance to see another rheumatologist. No one here can solve your problem. You need a doctor who will work with you.

For the past 3 years I’ve been having problems with various symptoms and regardless of what doctor I went to they couldn’t find out what’s wrong. I have dry eye syndrome and was prescribed restasis. I was also prescribed provigil for the extreme fatigue after taking a sleep study. All they want to do is treat symptoms not problems. I need help finding out what it is. My symptoms are: dry eyes with blurry vision and floaters, dry skin, dry mouth and lips, excessive thirst, fatigue and sometimes shortness of breath and dizziness. mild psychological symptoms as well like memory loss, trouble concentrating and irritability. Most important part is I know exactly what cause it – Alcohol. and I only have one kidney too in case that effects anything
I’m only 20 years old and I workout regularly. Drink nothing but water except for the occasional sweet tea and I’ve stopped drinking alcohol. Been to plenty of doctor’s and had plenty of test and they want to keep putting it off as depression when they don’t know what it is. I’m just looking for suggestions to give the next doctor when I get a chance to go back

According to information in a popular medical book, you may have an underactive thyroid gland. Your hair, skin, eyes, and mouth are very dry; you’re very sensitive to cold temperature.
Fibromyalgia, a common condition in this category, is a painful and frequently long lasting set of pains. Fortunately, fibromyalgia doesn’t progress to crippling, but there can be substantial disability from pain and fatigue. People with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) have tender points at 18 specific places on the body and usually have sleep problems so that they awaken feeling as though they never had been to sleep at all. They may also have irritable bowel syndrome, morning stiffness, anxiety, and other symptoms, such as memory problems.
I hope this helps you. And good luck.

I am a 18 years old female. 128 pounds
For the past four months I have been feeling totally different.
I feel so tired all the time
My legs and arms feel so weak
I have soar throat most of the time
Even when the room is not hot i feel like my face is burning
I get the chills at night mostly
I sometimes have trouble sleeping
breathing
and chest pains
dry mouth

What if it is chronic fatigue syndrome!
Please tell me it is not!

I am a bit anemic (not soo low)… so I don’t know if that has to do with anything

Thank u

go to the dr and have some blood work ran, sounds like some type of auto immune, maybe get tested for stds too (dont freak out just sounds like alot of the same symptoms)