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.
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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.

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

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

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.

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

“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.

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

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.

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/

I keep a thermal cup with lid but also a towel next to it because I have also knocked cups over. I wish the companies that make dry mouth products could do something about the stinging. They are all too sweet for me and diarrhea is a problem. Back to the water though. Instead of swallowing just hold it in your mouth as long as you can. I could feel it being absorbed. I lift my tongue to get underneath. Turing the day I suck on ice at home.

Reply to @elmay: hi el. I have gerd and ibs, and acid stomach, along with dry mouth and mouth sores as a result of dry mouth…I use the Biotene and am grateful for it…it's the best remedy I've found. My secret for the gerd, acid stomach and ibs is probiotics! Since I started using them my ibs symptoms went away, and with them the gerd! If i've had it, it's only been once in the last nine months! If I stop taking the probies for a week the ibs and stomach problems return!ll. I take a reasonably priced brand: Nature's Bounty, Probiotics 10. I take two in the a.m.. Best of luck, El!!

XyliMelts. Suggested by my rheumatologist for my Sjogrens. Available everywhere and Amazon. Can't sleep without them. If I forget, I wake up and know exactly what I've forgotten. They stimulate saliva and gently adhere to gum between molar and cheek. Non-acidic. No wheat, fish, eggs, etc. Can be used in daytime too. They're great and a necessity for me.