[myfoursonswa]

I have had a problem with water my whole life. I try to drink only water, but the more water I drink, the more dehydrated I feel. I have never figured this out. Water literally only makes me thirsty. I drink and drink and drink and as the days go by, my mouth gets dryer and dryer. I think it is only my mouth that is actually dry and that I am not actually dehydrated. But, I hate the that feeling because it makes you think you are dehydrated. Does anyone else have this problem or know why it happens?

Sometimes I wonder if I may have a mild case of Sjogren's Syndrome which can cause dryness of the mouth and eyes. I just don't know what it is. I do have a history of autoimmune problems, so that may be a possibility.

[MsVickie]

It could be. Alot ofthe medications you were placed on in the hosptial will make you feel like you have cotton mouth also. What I have always advice is to get those ice pops and get a bowl. Swirl it throughout your whole mouth to mositen it up. Especially the tounge. I because it will melt and you can eat it so quick i placed mine in a bowl. To use. It helps youget fluids in also. There used to be alot of people asking this very question and this is what we found helped us the most. I hope it works for you.

[DocSanae]

Could be Sjorgren's.
Other thoughts.
Is the problem with plain tap water? Bottled spring water? It might have to do with electrolyte balance, have you tried adding a pinch of salt in your water and see what happens?

[MsVickie]

Interesting doc very interesting.