Hi
Here's me comparing symptoms again ::)
(It's good to hear from others who know what I mean, so thank you for all your replies on my other threads)
So, do any of you have this? When my mouth is going through a dry spell, when I wake I get (sorry for this) lots of gloopy strands, especially on the inside of my lips and cheeks, as if skin has come off during the night? It's quite revolting, and I use tissues to get rid of it. If this happens I am usually clearing up debris for most of the morning - yuk.
Any of you the same?
You have just given a perfect (and very graphic) description of my mouth. I use Glandosane at night (some use Biotene) and it has mostly eradicated the stringy mouth, except when I am full of cold or hayfever (now suffering both yey!).
Beverley
I used to get that all the time!! I hated it!! It was before my diagnosis, before I even heard of Sjogrens. I was obviously always thirsty and drinking water, but was always pulling these gooey strands out of my mouth. It was embarrassing and gross.
Anyway, once I got the diagnosis and they put me on Evoxac, I was able to get some saliva back. I also only use Biotene products for dry mouth and use the Biotene Oral Balance gel before I go to bed each night. I haven't had those strands now for a long time. Hope you can get some help!
Liz D.