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Do Others Also Have Problems With Dry Throats?

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Johannesburg, ZA
August 13, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Always,I have something t drink 24 / 7 ,I even take bottles of water or tea with me every where!!! Also diabetic so always thirsty!!!!!!

August 16, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It used to be dangerous Bruce, not any longer. New government new ruling! According to health and safety executive guidelines, long as you are awake and have no more than 35 in your mouth at any one time, it should solve the dry mouth issue. It is further recommended that learning to hold fluids under your tongue like a pelican is equally effective although not without risk of excessive drooling. Always consult your GP.

August 15, 2024 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My dentist recommended either Biotene or TheraFresh. Sugar free and you can find them in the mouthwash section of most supermarkets. Every med I take except one lists dry mouth as a side effect so I rely heavily on them , but only one at a time Phil 10
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August 16, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes I have been noticing more lately I can choke on air. I get a scratch in my throat and start coughing it’s frustrating. I am already drinking a ton of water at least 5 - 26 ounce tumblers a day. And I use natural honey drops. It’s a bit concerning…

August 14, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Colleen, I also found a throat spray called Pill Glide. You spray your tongue and spray your throat, then the pill slides right down with your water. Also, my GI doc told me to swallow 1 pill at a time. Don't swallow 2 or more at a time. I've also put a pill in a spoon of applesauce or yogurt and swallow them that way. I hope you find a way that works for you.

August 22, 2024

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