Dry Mouth

[bmorin09 0]

I am currently 3 months post op I had the gastric sleeve done and for the past two weeks I have had extremely dry mouth especially when waking up to the point my throat is on fire! And feels like there is something stuck at the top of my throat and every time I swallow I can feel
Something in there.Also I have tons of saliva now as well . Anyone else experience this ?

[catwoman7 11,235]

I get that sometimes from medications. PPIs are known for that, for one - are you taking one of those? Like omeprazole? Things like Biotene spray, gel, and toothpaste can help - or SF gum or candy that's made with xylitol.

[bmorin09 0]

No right now I’m only taking multi , calcium chews and B12. I have yet to try biotene spray going to try that! Thank you so much! Does it last long for you ? I feel like I’m already going on week 3 of my mouth feeling this way

[Possum220 230]

2 hours ago, bmorin09 said:

I am currently 3 months post op I had the gastric sleeve done and for the past two weeks I have had extremely dry mouth especially when waking up to the point my throat is on fire! And feels like there is something stuck at the top of my throat and every time I swallow I can feel
Something in there.Also I have tons of saliva now as well . Anyone else experience this ?

I am also three months out. One morning this week I woke up and my lips were stuck to my teeth from a dry mouth. I have been told to increase my liquids. Seems to have improved the last couple of days.

[ShoppGirl 5,067]

Seems so obvious but try putting glass on Water on night table and drink throughout the night.

[Arabesque 7,534]

Yeah, PPIs are often the culprit. I haven’t experienced it after taking my daily Nexium but had it mildly very quickly after taking Kwik eze. I think mine is more caused by being menopausal. (A side effect not often talked about.) I have Water beside my bed & for when I get the occasional dry mouth attack, I hold the water in my mouth for a few seconds to help re hydrate. But Biotene is an effective treatment.

[theLongestmile22 0]

Yes, I have this every morning when I wake up. Something that helps is keeping Water near my bed. Right before i sleep I sip it and 1st thing in the morning I sip it. I am 1 month post OP. I keep my water bottle glued to my side lol get those liquids in!