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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Whamo on December 06, 2011, 01:29:05 PM

Title: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: Whamo on December 06, 2011, 01:29:05 PM

Quench gum, and you can find it at most sporting goods stores. 

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: kyshiag on December 06, 2011, 02:54:48 PM

I think Quench may have a bit of potassium in it.  Most sports things do.

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: HILINE on December 06, 2011, 03:09:48 PM

try BIOTENE mouth  was or gum :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: Joe on December 06, 2011, 06:33:29 PM

Life saver mints, or Jolly Ranchers work for me.

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: texasstyle on December 06, 2011, 08:46:29 PM

I am not on dialysis but I also used Biotene products when I was  on a medication that gave me dry mouth pretty bad. There is some kind of saliva enzyme in it. My mouth felt so refreshed. There are others products similar, just check the labels, and check with your Dr too!

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: Riki on December 06, 2011, 10:14:29 PM

Quote from: Joe on December 06, 2011, 06:33:29 PM

Life saver mints, or Jolly Ranchers work for me.

Yep, I use those, and Werther's, though I imagine I probably shouldn't be using those.. *G*

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: billybags on December 07, 2011, 11:38:30 AM

Apparently it is one of the drugs you are taking that is making your mouth dry. Chewing gum is good or there is an oral spray you can get from the pharmacy, but it is crap.

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: sutphendriver on December 07, 2011, 04:27:08 PM

Jameson Irish Whiskey works wonders on dry mouth

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: Riki on December 07, 2011, 05:52:46 PM

not if you can't drink

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: Joe on December 07, 2011, 05:56:38 PM

Tiki, that's for sipping, not drinking  :)

Title: Re: Just the thing for dry mouth
Post by: Whamo on December 11, 2011, 05:16:05 AM

My labs are good so a little potassium won't kill me.  I'm sticking with Quench gum.