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Sjogren’s Syndrome – Introduce yourself and meet others
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@colleenyoung I really am suffering with thick mucous in my mouth, especially at night. I take Cevimeline 3 times per day. It is still awful. I have read that Plaquenil doesn't really help with dry mouth and thick stuff in my mouth. Does anyone have anything good?
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@sheritaylor - I don't have Sjogren's but do have dry mouth at night and sometimes the thick mucous, mostly due to using a CPAP. I've found Biotene mouthwash at night helps me some.
@sheritaylor I forgot to mention that another one that helped me prevent the thick mucous and dry mouth was popping in a XyliDENT Xylitol Tablet and letting it dissolve in my mouth before bedtime. They are inexpensive and coming in different flavors.
@sheritaylor Good morning. I too have the thick choking stuff. But only at night laying down. So I wonder if it is coming from/draining from my nose? Anyway, I give each nostril a squirt of Otrivin with moisturizers mist spray. no more issues with the stuff.
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@sheritaylor Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! The members will see your question in the morning, but, in the meantime I just wanted to welcome you and tell you that you’ve really come to the right place!
Is Sjögren’s syndrome a new diagnosis for you? I’m sure everyone here can help you with it. I, too, have very thick mucous in my mouth, especially at night. I find that OTC allergy pills really help. You might ask your doctor about them and see what they recommend.