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Re: Dry Mouth

>My husband is in advanced stage of PD and one of the most troubling problems
>is a dry mouth.  We have tried glycerin sticks, arificial saliva, and just
>plain water without alleviating the problem.  Anyone out there have any ideas
>or any tried and proved treatments?  We'd surely appreciate the help.
>
>Thanks -- Barbara Quackenbush

Jeff (46,7) started to have dry mouth problems last year - even got a cavity
from both his declining ability to brush properly AND not enough saliva. He
began taking Ginger tablets purchased anywhere and never had the problem
again. It has no side effects to worry about so it might be worth a try.
Lisa Carper
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