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Dry mouth and bitter taste

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Aug 6 1:05pm | Replies (64)

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@dancing1

This has been going on for guide a while … I just thought it was from the extreme dry mouth. But recently the terrible taste in my mouth has so worsened. I do have it at night. I’ve had a terrible time sleeping the last two years but finally in last six weeks getting 6 hrs a night. That is great for me. In the morning my mouth and taste is terrible so I rinse many times brush with no paste( paste in am makes it worse) then rinse more and wipe all my teeth with a paper towel then try to rinse again and drink a glass of water. Last night after eating dinner and trying a new protein shake I felt terribly sick. I took my Gaviscon antacid and it did nothing! I had a terrible time going to sleep and for the first time in A long while had acid reflux. So nauseous! Finally fell asleep. I’m sorry to explain this so difficult for me to even understand. Doctor had told me if I lose anymore weight I might have to go on a feeding tube but I think my weight is staying normal for me now. I’m trying new things all the time. This seems to be worse since I had my second Covid booster but I try not to think that’s why. I have had GI issues for years before the autoimmune difficulties were found. I have an ileostomy also. Whatever this is the bad taste ( even with brushing three times a day and especially after eating is getting worse. The taste also especially the last few weeks. Thank you for your kindness and reading this poorly written explanation. I used to use biotine products and they helped but it stopped helping.

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So sorry for all of my spelling errors my fingers are very swollen.

@dancing1. this sounds just awful . I have some questions for you: Have you consulted with your dentist? Is a rheumatologist following you for your autoimmune diseases, and what does he/she say? Have you researched your medications to see if they could be the culprit?
Two days ago @colleenyoung posted some good resources on this topic. Be sure to read them.
Please keep me posted on what you may learn. Will you do that?

Anyone who has acid reflux should sleep with the entire upper part of the body raised by about 8 inches. This can be achieved by raising the head of the bed by putting a couple of bricks or books under the head of the bed, or even better buying a mobile bed where you can adjust the height of the head and foot ( Budget permitting). Acid reflux can eventually lead to esophageal cancer if not attended to. I use 3 medications to control it but sleeping with the head of my bed raised was essential for treating my condition. Also eating SMALL portions at mealtime. Snacking is a good thing because it helps ensure that there is something in the stomach. That reduces the burning acidic feeling of an empty stomach, thus preventing the stomach acids working on the stomach lining. However if, at mealtime, I take in more than my stomach can comfortably handle no medicine will help.