Dry throat and tongue

Hu Mark yes  trying different food can cause dry tongue and dry throat  mouth is a common side effect   I had burning tongue  syndrome I kept a food diary and found cheese dairy anything  sauces  vinegar or citrus plus yoghurt apart from thick Greek yoghurt set me off. Dry mouth and throat is a long lasting side effect i am approaching  7 years and still have that at night. During day I manage with sugar free gum to stimulate my saliva glands. A spray bottle of water helps during the day try that. Plus yiu need to be drinking sufficient water around 2-3 litres a day.i Also  had auricular acupuncture private key which helped  

Have you been checked for oral thrush try to limit sugary food drinks to part of a meal as well .its all a learning curve  plus anti histamines as Dani says  can cause dry mouth  alongside tea and coffee plus any alcohol if you’re trying that also has a drying effect  

hazel x

Hi Mark

Antihistamines reduce the production of saliva so are making your mouth even drier 

Haven't been checked for oral thrush , no alcohol at moment too much sting! 

What are signs of oral thrush? 

Thanks Mark

So catch 22 then !! Arghhh

I had white patches on tongue and inside cheeks sore and dry painful as well. I know someone who had green patched in mouth as well. If oral thrush it thrives in our mouths you’ll need a course if Flucozonole  nit nystain which most  gps prescribe as it’s cheaper it doesn’t work well against our tyoe if oral thrush. Yes Spassky I rarely drink onky a sip as it still,stings and burns me I’m the odd ball with that most can manage a beer. 
Hazel 

Spider3 said:

So catch 22 then !! Arghhh

Some antihistamines are worse than others. What are you taking? 

CertrAzine may swap to lorotadine ?

Hi Mark

I find that my dryness comes and goes.  Taking AH last year did not seem to make any difference to the dryness, but I know things like red wine and tea can cause significant dryness from the tannin.  You will learn coping strategies over time - I find sparkling water is good as is chewing gum (16 weeks may be a little early for gum).  Biotine works for me at night and very occasionally during the day.  Probably the experimentation with foods may be the cause, but to get better you do need to experiment and learn what works and does not work.  Alas it is trial end error.

Thanks Peter