Dry mouth

Hi all, 

it seems a minor inconvenience after masectomy, chemo and radiotherapy for DCI, but I am waking every morning with a very dry mouth. I am keeping hydrated in the day , my nose is clear. I had very bad mouth ulcers during chemo and often the roof of my mouth can get sore. After cancer any niggly doubts can make you think the worst. Is it worth mentioning to a doctor? I am using mouth wash and keeping my teeth clean. I am on Anastrazole 2years now but only recently have had this dry mouth symptom. 
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  • My wife struggled with this too. If truth be told, nothing really worked. Mornings were especially bad. Add to that, the taste of water made her gag too for some reason.

    She tried everything that was given to her. Mouthwashes, sprays, pills etc etc.

    You have probably been told this, but do stay away from any mouthwashes that contain alcohol as they dry your mouth out at the best of times.

    She also use mint free toothpaste (Oranurse) as she found mint exasperated the issue and hurt her mouth. Oranurse is made for people on chemo, who have altered taste and can't stand mint. 

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  • My wife struggled with this too. If truth be told, nothing really worked. Mornings were especially bad. Add to that, the taste of water made her gag too for some reason.

    She tried everything that was given to her. Mouthwashes, sprays, pills etc etc.

    You have probably been told this, but do stay away from any mouthwashes that contain alcohol as they dry your mouth out at the best of times.

    She also use mint free toothpaste (Oranurse) as she found mint exasperated the issue and hurt her mouth. Oranurse is made for people on chemo, who have altered taste and can't stand mint. 

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