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ally1 said:
Just had a thought, my constant thirst is now almost constant all the time.
The DN did say yesterday, to her, it sounds like I struggle to talk because it sounds that my voice is straining. Numerous people have also commented on this
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Did the nurse say she would follow this up, or suggest a remedy, ?
 
That is such good news, lass. Finally they have had to sit up and take notice. Well done!
 
ally1 said:
Just had a thought, my constant thirst is now almost constant all the time.
The DN did say yesterday, to her, it sounds like I struggle to talk because it sounds that my voice is straining. Numerous people have also commented on this
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Would you say your voice is hoarse?
Lets see what blood tests say. When my thyroid is low I get hoarse voice, it affects my singing (when I can breathe).
As an ex-smoker they may be alerted to changes. Update them if it doesn't improve hun.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Did the nurse say she would follow this up, or suggest a remedy, ?
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Only thing at the moment to do, is drinks sips to help moisture my mouth. The dry mouth and sounding hoarse worries her because it's been going on for so long. This is one of the things that she will discuss with my gp on Monday.
 
ickihun said:
Would you say your voice is hoarse?
Lets see what blood tests say. When my thyroid is low I get hoarse voice, it affects my singing (when I can breathe).
As an ex-smoker they may be alerted to changes. Update them if it doesn't improve hun.
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Yes very hoarse. People mistake me me for a man when on the phone because it's so hoarse
 
Call centre staff can suffer with a lack from their salivary gland.
Its getting more and more common. There must be a lubricant or spray which relieves it?
A chemist would know!

See what GP makes of it first?
 
ickihun said:
Call centre staff can suffer with a lack from their salivary gland.
Its getting more and more common. There must be a lubricant or spray which relieves it?
A chemist would know!

See what GP makes of it first?
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I have seen my gp so many times and all he ever says, is that I must snore. If that was the case, then once awake and had a drink, then should be ok.
He won,t give me anything. I have bought saliva sprays, the boots ones are useless. I have used Glandosane which does help but it costs 11 pounds. And as my mouth is dry all the time, it works out very expensive and just can,t afford to keep buying it
 
ally1 said:
I have seen my gp so many times and all he ever says, is that I must snore. If that was the case, then once awake and had a drink, then should be ok.
He won,t give me anything. I have bought saliva sprays, the boots ones are useless. I have used Glandosane which does help but it costs 11 pounds. And as my mouth is dry all the time, it works out very expensive and just can,t afford to keep buying it
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My mouth is dry all the time. I take amitriptyline which causes a dry mouth. I really should take double the dose but if I do it feels like my throat is stuck together it's so dry. Many medications cause a dry mouth, have a look at any medication you're takings literature. It often says dry mouth as a side effect.
 
ickihun said:
Fantastic.
Well done @ally1.

That's what you should expect once a year, with eyes and feet clinic appointment too.
Blood test may show up something for dry mouth. My blistered and swollen tongue is improving so must have been anaemia, for me.
Ask for a copy of results when there in next week. Tell them to leave at reception so you can pick up at your leisure.

Brilliant appointment eh?
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I had a blistered tongue and my throat was really sore. I wouldn't have gone to the doctors just for that but I had been recalled because of a problem with my bloods. The gp looked at my tongue and told me that I had thrush! Apparently that can cause a sore throat. She gave me drops which I had to put on my tongue 3 times a day.
 
deb1960 said:
I had a blistered tongue and my throat was really sore. I wouldn't have gone to the doctors just for that but I had been recalled because of a problem with my bloods. The gp looked at my tongue and told me that I had thrush! Apparently that can cause a sore throat. She gave me drops which I had to put on my tongue 3 times a day.
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No sore throat just had blisters and swollen tongue. It has settled right down.
I hope your thrush disappears quickly. Do you use asthma inhalers?
 
ally1 said:
I have seen my gp so many times and all he ever says, is that I must snore. If that was the case, then once awake and had a drink, then should be ok.
He won,t give me anything. I have bought saliva sprays, the boots ones are useless. I have used Glandosane which does help but it costs 11 pounds. And as my mouth is dry all the time, it works out very expensive and just can,t afford to keep buying it
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See if nurse suggests something to Dr on Monday. Let's see.
If not, call a small chemist for a cheaper version of your working Glandosane maybe. Now your not smoking maybe Dr will listen more. Let's hope.

All these things make life more comfortable. After all your hard work you deserve that comfort.
See what comes out of Monday's action.

Tuesday I have to request a continuation of a good med for me from my GP. So I know how you feel about having to make a good case to justify a med.
Goodluck to us both?

Your no longer smoking and me losing very difficult weight might help us both out.
Lets see.
 
deb1960 said:
My mouth is dry all the time. I take amitriptyline which causes a dry mouth. I really should take double the dose but if I do it feels like my throat is stuck together it's so dry. Many medications cause a dry mouth, have a look at any medication you're takings literature. It often says dry mouth as a side effect.
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Yes I agree some meds cause a dry throat, 2 of mine do mention that.
My dry mouth had started a long time before me being on any meds. Though it is worse now with those 2 particular meds
 
deb1960 said:
I had a blistered tongue and my throat was really sore. I wouldn't have gone to the doctors just for that but I had been recalled because of a problem with my bloods. The gp looked at my tongue and told me that I had thrush! Apparently that can cause a sore throat. She gave me drops which I had to put on my tongue 3 times a day.
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I once had thrush on my tongue.
 
ickihun said:
See if nurse suggests something to Dr on Monday. Let's see.
If not, call a small chemist for a cheaper version of your working Glandosane maybe. Now your not smoking maybe Dr will listen more. Let's hope.

All these things make life more comfortable. After all your hard work you deserve that comfort.
See what comes out of Monday's action.

Tuesday I have to request a continuation of a good med for me from my GP. So I know how you feel about having to make a good case to justify a med.
Goodluck to us both?

Your no longer smoking and me losing very difficult weight might help us both out.
Lets see.
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I will see what happens with the nurse,s meeting with my gp
 
@ally1 is the drug beginning with a called Amytriptyline by any chance? I’ve taken that before and had a terrible dry mouth. I was told that medium (50mg, I think I was on) doses cause it but not low or higher doses. I’d go to bed sucking a sugar free sweet and hope I got to sleep before it dried out again, but that presents a terrible choking hazard. I was that desperate though.

I hope you can find a solution, and well done on being the boss at your appointment!
 
ally1 said:
I have seen my gp so many times and all he ever says, is that I must snore. If that was the case, then once awake and had a drink, then should be ok.
He won,t give me anything. I have bought saliva sprays, the boots ones are useless. I have used Glandosane which does help but it costs 11 pounds. And as my mouth is dry all the time, it works out very expensive and just can,t afford to keep buying it
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Hi Ally,

Tried nose strips? I get sinus trouble and when it is giving me problems, I use nose strips like Breathe Right. Might be worth having a try. I find that if I don't use them when my sinuses are causing problems my mouth gets very dry indeed. I get mine on Ebay, lots of good offers on there.

P
 
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