Excessive Dry Mouth...w Cpap..

[Patrick Curl 424]

I'm using a clap..with a humidifier..and I wake up two or three times a night with my mouth completely dry....so dry I had blisters on my tongue this morning...and cheek is stuck to gums..I think part of it could be I tend to sleep with mouth open more when on my back....

And I cant sleep on side or tummy because of jp drain.

Anyone else experience this?

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[angelakay2 117]

I didn't know you had the drain. I had a drain as well and let me tell you what a different world it will be without that dang thang!! I just sipped, sipped, sipped. I didn't get much sleep because I cannot sleep on my back.

[vhoke1 27]

I'm using a clap..with a humidifier..and I wake up two or three times a night with my mouth completely dry....so dry I had blisters on my tongue this morning...and cheek is stuck to gums..I think part of it could be I tend to sleep with mouth open more when on my back....

And I cant sleep on side or tummy because of jp drain.

Anyone else experience this?

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I sleep with a CPAP as well, but don't have a problem with my mouth opening while sleeping with it. I've heard that they have apparatuses made specifically for those CPAP patients that need help keeping the mouth closed during sleep & while using the machine. Good luck to you on that, I can imagine how that feels, when I put my machine in for the night, that first rush of forced air is enough for me to keep my mouth closed during the night

[lsmith 6]

I had the very same type of problems with my CPAP that Patrick has been experiencing. This was never a problem before surgery so it was an unwelcomed surprise after surgery. I had this problem for three or four nights. I then started putting cooler Water in the water reservoir. I also turned the ramping off, added one more pillow to prop my head up more and last I started taking my second Pepcid of the day closer to bedtime in case my repaired Hiatal Hernia was irritated and causing reflux. I don't know if any of these made a difference or if it just improved with time, but I have not had this problem the past two nights. Hopefully your issue will quickly resolve too!

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

Have you already lost some weight, Patrick? I've lost about 43 lbs from my high weight so far & last week I had to go to my pulmonologist and have them decrease the pressure on my CPAP. Once the pressure was reduced, I haven't had any problems with mouth leaks/breathing.

[kimbernada 190]

The only times that I have experienced dry mouth with my CPAP is when my mouth was open during the night. When I had a full face mask (over the nose AND mouth), I couldn't keep keep my mouth shut. Once I switched to nasal pillows, like the Swift FX, I was able to keep my mouth shut. (For the most part, sometimes I wake myself up with a wind tunnel sound and finally realize it's ME making that noise.)

[motochic 45]

I'm using a clap..with a humidifier..and I wake up two or three times a night with my mouth completely dry....so dry I had blisters on my tongue this morning...and cheek is stuck to gums..I think part of it could be I tend to sleep with mouth open more when on my back....

And I cant sleep on side or tummy because of jp drain.

Anyone else experience this?

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After my sleeve. I would wake up several times due to dry mouth. As I started consuming more Water it has gone away. I also have cpap. I don't use the humidifier Drink a glass of Water befor bed helps. N I keep bottle of water on night stand

[motochic 45]

My mouth was dry after surgery if I drink enough Water. I'm fine. If I don't I wake with my lips stuck to my teeth I been on cpap since 1995

[msvickee 212]

I sleep with the CPAP also. Dry mouth is unavoidable. If I do wake up I keep a small bottle of Water next to me. I keep my humidifier on the CPAP turned to the highest level which is 5 so I won't have a stuffy nose the next day.

Since my surgery my CPAP has been my saving grace for good sleep.< /p>

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[Patrick Curl 424]

Can probably guarantee dehydration plays a little into it... most fluids ive gotten in so far is 40 in a single day... yesterday was my best day and I did have less of an issue..but it still happened.

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[Spirit Fire 115]

I had the same problem with the CPAP machine -- waking up with a severely dry mouth. I discovered Biotene Oral Rinse and it helped a lot. Biotene also has other products for dry mouth:

http://www.biotene.com/Products.aspx

Good luck!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Wow. I didn't even think of this being lated to surgery. Guess im gonna have to add another liter/day.

[msvickee 212]

Wow. I didn't even think of this being lated to surgery. Guess im gonna have to add another liter/day.

I had cotton mouth with the CPAP long before surgery but it is actually better since surgery.

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[amw157 42]

I know this is a latecoming post ... but Patrick your photo shows you with a goatee. I can't tolerate any facial hair at all, or else I get leaks around my mask. I wish I could stop shaving and grow my beard back, but not until I get off this CPAP.

I know it's probably blasphemy, but have you considered going clean-shaven?

[bbkipps99 48]

Did anyone turn up the humidity on the humidifier or can u. Mine is adjustable and while getting used to it and adjusting it from the cotton mouth. I turn it up and lets just say i didnt have to worry about cottonmouth but did have to clean the mask out lol