@loribmt, @ktgirl, @kenyalama I forgot to mention, I use Desert Essence Coconut Oil Mouthwash and/or Desert Essence Coconut Oil Dual Phase Pulling Rinse. Both are alcohol free and sugar free. I find them cooling, soothing and refreshing. I don't think in Canada we can get your recommendation of Spry Xclear, Lori.
And of COURSE, I'm also fighting dry eye syndrome, to the extent that glaucoma is now the result. With my vision loss in one eye due to GCA, my other eye is very precious to me! My specialist advised my using Systane 4 times a day and Monoprost gel at bedtime, 10 minutes before the bedtime Systane so that the Monoprost has time for my eyes to absorb it.
In March, I had laser surgery to hopefully help this condition by lowering the eye pressure causing the glaucoma (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) but, for me, it was unsuccessful. The promise for success was only about 50% but I was hopeful I'd be one of the lucky ones. My specialist checks the pressure every 3 months. I think I'll try the Systane gel at bedtime too, Lori. Anything, anything that might help!
I'm finally upgraded from wretched to merely miserable following my recent heart attack and ongoing BMS! No more wheelchair. Just my trusty walker and an escort, and pretty soon, I'll fire the escort (giggle) and be walking outdoors again. Yaay!