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What Causes Thick And Foaming Or Extremely Dry Saliva While Treating BMS?

I am experiencing problems with my saliva. It is either thick and foaming or extremely dry. All of my discomfort is on the right side. I have tmj and burning mouth syndrome. Five weeks ago I had plastic surgery with a lifestyle lift and cell rejuvenation transfer. The surgeon is an ear and nose and throat dr as well. I stated to him in followup visit that my symptoms have worsened including pain in right side of neck. He said my immune system has been attacked over time. Therefore I may need to see a Rheumatologist. Is this the correct referral?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain thick and foamy saliva along with dryness of mouth can be a symptom of burning mouth syndrome which can occur due to damage to major salivary gland,side effect of medication,nerve damage,autoimmune disease like Sjogren's syndrome etc..

In your case if the doctor has asked you to consult Rheumatologist and explained that it is due to attack on immune system it seems that he is suspecting Sjogrens syndrome and it can be a more confirmed diagnosis if you have dry eyes along with dry mouth as a symptom as both of these are hallmark of Sjogren's syndrome..

For this referring a Rheumatologist is correct as they deal with auto immune diseases and Sjogrens syndrome is one among those..

In case of Sjogrens syndrome to relive dry mouth saliva substitutes containing Methyl cellulose cam be used..

Saliva stimulants like sour candies and sugar free chewing gums can be helpful to stimulate the salivary glands to produce more saliva..

Pilocarpine drug also helps in stimulating saliva flow..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Thick And Foaming Or Extremely Dry Saliva While Treating BMS?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain thick and foamy saliva along with dryness of mouth can be a symptom of burning mouth syndrome which can occur due to damage to major salivary gland,side effect of medication,nerve damage,autoimmune disease like Sjogren s syndrome etc.. In your case if the doctor has asked you to consult Rheumatologist and explained that it is due to attack on immune system it seems that he is suspecting Sjogrens syndrome and it can be a more confirmed diagnosis if you have dry eyes along with dry mouth as a symptom as both of these are hallmark of Sjogren s syndrome.. For this referring a Rheumatologist is correct as they deal with auto immune diseases and Sjogrens syndrome is one among those.. In case of Sjogrens syndrome to relive dry mouth saliva substitutes containing Methyl cellulose cam be used.. Saliva stimulants like sour candies and sugar free chewing gums can be helpful to stimulate the salivary glands to produce more saliva.. Pilocarpine drug also helps in stimulating saliva flow.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..