Dry mouth

[debpaige 35]

My mouth has been so dry all day and night. Since surgery on Tuesday.. I'm drink about 3 protien drinks a day 6 Oz each and I'm drink about 64 oz of liquid including Water ice pop Jello broth... So do I feel a little week and 99.8 temp .. Dr said normal keep sip sip I think I'm hydrated enough.. No headache or Naausea at all..... Any answers ????

[michpell39 399]

your pain meds could be causing dry mouth , I know a few meds I have taken cause it

[stept04 465]

Also the anesthesia can cause dry mouth.

~~~Stephanie

[JACKIEO85 308]

Dr's right, it's normal, medications can and do cause dry mouth.

If it's really bothersome you can use a room vaporizer, suck on sugar free candies, (stimulates saliva flow) and try breathing through your nose not your mouth. But you went through major surgery WHEW .. Sounds like your getting enough fluids .Of course if you start running a high grade fever , feel ill call your doctor. Welcome to the Banded side

[debpaige 35]

Thanks you guys for giving me so comfort. Yes im taking allecet every 6 hours . But I try to only take it twice a day ... Yea maybe that it.. Tonight I'm feeling my mouth a little better .. Not as sticky.. Thanks again )) love this place

[Singer 81]

Just make sure you are getting enough fluids, I went to my GP for a different reason one week after my surgery. She was checking my mouth, eyes, etc. And said.."you are dehydrated" I truly thought I was drinking enough. She made me go directly to the store to buy some Soup. And, lo and behold....with in 24hrs I felt better!

I am BIG on sugar free hard candy in my mouth, especially I was told not to drink for 60 minutes after eating! I truly depend on them to cleanse my mouth and keep me "busy". My favorites are SF Lifesavers -5flavors, SF Jolly ranchers hard candy and Brach's cinnamon (sf).

Try them, trust me!

God Bless

[debpaige 35]

Thank you .. It's feels better today... )

[LeeB1946 261]

Dry mouth is a problem for me. Ever try sugar free popsicles? I get up in the morning and before I grab the coffee pot I get a popsicle in my mouth and then turn around and make the coffee. I eat 3 or 4 popsicles per day to help with the dry mouth and it is also a good source of liquid to help prevent dehydration. Yes, they can be addictive. Anyone know of a Popsicle Anonymous meeting I can attend?