Dry mouth remedies

Posted by evw100 @ew100, Oct 3, 2020

I have Sjogren's Syndrome that causes dry mouth. I have been using Biotene Oral Balance Dry Mouth Moisturizing Gel to help me sleep at night. I put 1/2" on my tongue and my saliva started to flow and it sting my throat when I swallowed it. May be the strong sweetness irritate my throat? Wonder if you have the same experience?
Also, any recommendation for products that you use that help your dry mouth will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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Funcountess | @funcountess | Oct 5, 2020

In reply to @jerrynord "Why not just use bottled water with replaceable caps beside your bed?" + (show)

To answer question Jerry, cannot get an ice cube in the small neck opening of a water bottle, maybe another solution is put water in freezer .
Just curious, are you an artist?
Those circles in your intro area are interesting. Did you draw them?
Kind of reminds me of gingerw art work.
Funcountess

tomlgro | @tomlgro | Oct 5, 2020

I have tried Biotene and Act Tabs and now use Xylimelt lozenges which I think go a long way to solve the problem of dry mouth. Have used them for about 2 years. Now I get 8 solid hours of sleep a night instead of 4 or 5 restless hours.

duchess11 | @duchess11 | Oct 6, 2020

All comments very interesting. Thank you. Barbara Evans (chezbarb2@gmail.com)

beachgran | @beachgran | Oct 6, 2020

In reply to @funcountess "Thanks, but no Walgreens in area I’ll try cvs or maybe Ralph’s. The lounges sound better..." + (show)

You may be able to order lozenges online from Walgreens.com

rossjt | @rossjt | Oct 6, 2020

I use ACT dry mouth lozenges. They seem to work for a while after the lozenge is dissolved, but I do have to suck on them frequently to keep my mouth moist. I haven't found anything that works really well.

exboater | @exboater | Oct 7, 2020

I use theraBreath lozenges. They work well,good taste an I have had no afereffects, only can’t wait for another, good taste and that work

giraffe | @giraffe | Oct 7, 2020

“Ozark” metal tumbler from Walmart keeps ice all night. One by my bed with a straw through the plastic lid, one for the car. So cheap, around $8.00, compared to Yeti brand. I found it in the camping supplies area.

coryellboy | @coryellboy | Oct 7, 2020

Try Xylimelts. Sticks to gum so won't swallow at night. Used them for years, very happy. Google and order online.

ditty | @ditty | Oct 7, 2020

I also have dry mouth from Sjogren’s Syndrome and use the Biotene products - toothpaste, mouthwash and spray. My dentist also prescribes 1.1% Sodium Fluoride dental cream that I put on my teeth at night. That works wonders to protect my teeth and I haven’t had a cavity since I started using it nine years ago.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 7, 2020

Welcome to all the new members. Several of you have mentioned that you have Sjogren's Syndrome. I invite you to follow the Autoimmune Diseases group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/autoimmune-diseases/). And in particular, to join this discussion:
- Sjogren’s Syndrome – Introduce yourself and meet others https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sjogrens/