Myofascial Pain Syndrome Support Group

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body. It may be related...

398 Members

2,104 Posts

0 Online

masrea 08/24/2010

I Am on Fentynel patch 100mg ,, and Tramadol 50mg #8 ,,a day so i have very sever dry mouth, i tryed every thing from over the counter nothing help @ all and some how i bite my toung and inside my mouth very often ,the only thing it gave me some relife to shew a gum and that make me `

Zingara 08/25/2010

Masrea,

I'm experience with these side effects but you might want to check with your pharmasist for suggestions. Good luck.

deleted_user 08/25/2010

HI there. I take Elavil and also pain killers, so I also get dry mouth. I was an my dentist this week, and he told me that my meds are causing the dry mouth. Some suggestions:

1. sugarless gum gets saliva production going. I do this!
2. Lots of awter ( a given)
3. Non-alcohol based mouthwash. I get the Target brand with no alcohol. It makes a difference. The alcohol in the regular mouthwash with dry out your mouth.

I know what you're saying.

masrea 09/01/2010

Thank you zing,,,and thanks so much jessi,, i did tryed all you said but still suffering very much GOD bless you all

Pumpkin31 09/02/2010

So sorry your suffering like this. Unfortunately both drugs have dry mouth as side effects so you're probably getting a double-whammy of side effects.

It sounds like you're doing everything right to help, I don't have any magical solutions (sorry). Are the side effects worse than the meds? Are both likely to be taken for a long time? It sounds like you might need to go back to your doctor to discuss it all, as biting the tongue and mouth isn't good.

Sorry that's not more helpful, but you have my sympathy. Good luck.

Pollybizz 09/03/2010

product OTC called Biotene. Works fairly well and not too expensive.
Available at drug stores, not sure about Walmart.

masrea 09/07/2010

Thanks you all again,, i did try every things you all said but nothing worked for me ......

bisja 09/07/2010

Just a thought but I think I would try something very tart , sour, like lemon drops or sour gummies.

Join the Conversation