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timps

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Devon
Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Why is it that I have a very very dry mouth on getting up in the morning my tongue sticks to my teeth and it is most unpleasant.
is there anything that I can do to stop this?hope someone can help please
carole
 
I seem to remember when I was taking Amitriptyline that it gave me a dry mouth, so that could be the cause. Maybe you could keep a glass of water by your bed.
 
Carol, I get the same thing at times, and sometimes during the day. I think it might be the Hypothyroidism.

Is your mouth sore? I'm asking because we're up to our eyes in Vit B12 deficiency and a sore dry mouth is a symptom. It's very common in people with thyroid problems and/or diabetes. Might be worth checking out.

Ju
 
My mouth gets very sore from time to time but ok at the mo,I will keep a close check on it in future Thanks ju.

Denise I will take a glass of water to bed with me see how it goes.
Thank you both for your replies this is a great site for advice I must spend a couple of hours daily reading everything I can.
carole
 
Timps,

These are the other symptoms of B12 deficiency;

If a person is otherwise healthy, it can take some time for the signs of anaemia to appear.
The first symptoms will be tiredness and palpitations (awareness of heartbeat).
Shortness of breath and dizziness (fainting) are also common.
If the anaemia is severe, it can result in angina (chest pain), headache and leg pains (intermittent claudication).
Red, sore tongue and mouth.
Weight loss.
Diarrhoea.
Some people with vitamin B12 deficiency will experience symptoms in their nervous system first, such as:
altered or reduced sense of touch
less sensitivity to vibration (inability to feel the vibrations of a tuning fork)
colour blindness
tingling in the hands and feet
muscle weakness
difficulties with walking and coordination
psychological symptoms, such as memory loss, confusion and depression.
no libido

Our DSN also said that restless legs are a symptom. We're waiting for blood test results as we think my husband is B12 deficient. The DSN said she thought he wasn't diabetic, he was B2 deficient. I looked it up and more and more of the symptoms became apparent. This combined with MH's medical history and it then became obvious.

His confused moments are worrying for him and us, so the sooner we get this sorted out the better.

Ju
 
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