 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I have dry mouth 24/7. I use all of the meds mentioned but they only last about 30 minutes. At nite I use biotene Oral Balance, then wash my mouth with magic mouthwash followed by Biotene Oral Rinse mouth wash, which I rub on my little bit of tongue, gums , roof of my mouth. It prevents severe dryness for a couple of hours. I'm still up every hour for pee time but at least I get to sleep a little at a time. I hope you find something that works even if it's a part time aide.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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