Dry Mouth Issues

Thanks Lizzie

There’s so much gels and sprays available it is quite confusing what to try. I have also been rinsing with salt water but I’m not sore what relief it brings. Feel like I need to be doing something.

Hi Suzanne 

I had three episodes of oral thrush....a lot of discomfort on top of all the other issues associated with recovery..... Nystatin did the trick for me.

Treatment is harsh on our bodies.... but things will improve with time.

Take care and best of luck 

Peter 

Thanks Peter

Hi Suzanne

It might be early days yet if your mouth is painful but I have found that Xylimelts (I use the mint free ones) really help me at night. Initially I was unable to use them as they would rub against the tissues in my mouth and make it painful but lately I have been able to re-use them. They keep my mouth moist all night. While my mouth was painful I did use Biotene gel and put a dab on my tongue using a cotton bud. It worked quite well but at times made my throat catch and made me cough but not all the time. In between I use Biotene mouth spray. It gives some short term relief. I carry a bottle in my bag when I go out. Sips of water help too.

Lyn

Thanks Lyn

As soon as the thrush has cleared I’m going to try the various sprays and gels. I’ll have a look at the Xylimelts also for night as that’s always an issue..

Suzanne75 said:

I’ll have a look at the Xylimelts also for night as that’s always an issue..

They work really well for me and I still use one five years later. I’ve a tendency to sleep with my mouth open which makes it really worse so I’ve taken to using sleep tape and taping it shut. Latest entry in my blog has an alarming picture. 

Thanks Dani, I’m certainly going to give them a try