cotton mouth

[lesliemarie]

the doctor put me on a lot of new medications and I have noticed that when I work out I have to take tons of breaks to drink water because my mouth is so dry, is there a way to help my dry mouth while working out? it is hard to do anything without having to have a water bottle with me at all times.

 

[Georgia Peach Fit]

Sometimes when my mouth is really dry I chew gum. Extra Sugar Free Winterfresh...seems to help me more than drinking tons of water. HTH!

 

[kathryn]

There is a special toothpaste as well as a gel (to spread in your mouth) just for dry mouth. I forget the name of it, but you can find it at a pharmacy (with the other toothpastes and dental care stuff). I think they might also have a mouth wash and a gum in the same brand.

 

[L Sass]

3 things I grab on my way downstairs to workout:

water
gum
sweat rag

Try the gum. Good luck

Lorrie

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[RunnerGirl]

Do you chew gum while exercising? Just wondering as I sometimes get dry mouth as well.
LD

 

[aseay]

i also have to drink tons of water throughout a workout. if i drink water before a workout i dont feel as dehydrated. do you drink soda? if so cut down and have water instead. it will help tremendously.

laura

 

[lesliemarie]

I cut out all soda, I only drink soda once in a while now, I drink water with a tiny bit of crystal light to give it some flavor. I never thought about chewing gum, will have to try that, I heard that if you suck on a candy that helps with a dry mouth, thanks all for the great ideas