I often find my tongue and throat seem dryer than the rest of my mouth, with burning sensations on the back of the tongue, is this common?

[happycamper]

I was diagnosed with Sjogrens November 2011. Although I have suffered dry mouth and dry eye problems for years I realise these are still early days for me and the worst is probably to come.

[Beverly]

try putting 8 drops of glycerine in your water each time you have a glass, and use Biotene mouth moisturising gel, smear it on your teeth and it will dissolve slowly.

[happycamper in reply to Beverly]

Hello Beverly,

Lovely to hear from you and thanks for the advice. I do already use the mouth gel but haven't tried the glycerine. When you say 8 drops to a glass - what size glass? I am assuming you would mean roughly 250mls.

How often is it safe to do this per day? Do you buy the glycerine from the chemist or supermarket?

I apologise if I sound rather dumb but I really have no clue.

cheers, Happycamper.

[Beverly]

Hi, yes 250mls is good, i do it every time i have a glass of water it seems to keep it all lubricated and yes you buy the glycerine at the chemist

[happycamper in reply to Beverly]

Thankyou so much for your help Beverly, much appreciated.

cheers.

[Aim4Health]

Hi. Is this worse for you in the morning? If so, it could be that you are having reflux overnight. I had a terribly sore throat every morning until diagnosed with (silent) reflux. The throat was worse in the morning, but still sore throughout the day. Now that I am on reflux medication me throat is back to 'normal'.