Dry Mouth

robinem · August 4, 2006

Hi Everyone,

I have experienced a wicked case of cotton mouth the last couple days. I had surgery on the 24th of July. I drink plenty (although maybe not quite as much yesterday, I forgot to keep track).

I woke up last night twice and had to sip some Water, which seemed to help, but not much.

Is this common, and how does one overcome it.

Thanks,

Teresita · August 4, 2006

Yes, dry mouth is common. Our bodies get hydrated not only from drinking Water but from our food. So at this point it is only comming from what you drink so it is majorly important to keep a bottle of water with you at all times, so you can sip all day.

I still get dry mouth occassionally so I with suck altoids and there are always popsicles, sugar free of course.

giblert · August 4, 2006

I had a hard time licking an envelope yesterday so I can relate. I've decided to lug around a huge bottle of Water with me and just keep sipping it every time I move.