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missmpd2000 Asked November 2011

My mother has excessive salivation and a sore mouth. Has anyone else experienced the same thing?

My 89 yr. old mother has been suffering from this for almost 2 years. I've read about burning mouth syndrome and water brash. This can be caused from Acid Reflux. She has had an endoscope which showed inflammation in the esophagus and stomach. She doesn't like to take medicine and has only tried prescription Nexium and Prilosec for about 3 weeks at a time. I get her to take it but then she says it makes her mouth worse and quits taking it. She doesn't eat much anymore because of her mouth. She gets so depressed and upset because of it that she says she just wants to take something and go on and die. This really upsets me and I don't know what to do. I want to help her, but she is really stubborn and refuses to take any medicine except her blood pressure medicine. I am about at the end of my rope so if there is anybody out there that has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.

Eddie Nov 2011
RUTH:

Where have you been all my life darling? Your post is amazing! Life is a constant learning process, and I'm telling you -- this forum is helping me grow and age gracefully. Thank you so much my sister.

Ruth1957 Nov 2011
Just don't neglect to address the cause of the "inflammation in the esophagus and stomach"...

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linda09 Nov 2011
that is the fungus growin inside the mouth , dad had that and the dr prescrible antibodic , it is liquid and u put in mouth and swishy it all in ur mouth then swallow , with in few days all the burning is gone . im wanting to say mary portion or witch mary portion , i realy cant remember the name of it ,
i hope this helps , ask ur doctor about some kind of liquid antibodic , witch hazel i wish i could remeber the name of it , im sorry . hope this helps ,

Ruth1957 Nov 2011
If acid is the problem, then Alkaline may be the answer. It does NOT require chemical medications to get the pH in balance. I'm sure that severe acidity would make her miserable. You may wish to read 'Alkalize or Die', or another publication on alkalizing the body. I recommend vegetable proteins, "bouncing" (for lymph node exercise), drinking water with a bit of baking soda or lemon juice, and other tricks you'll learn if you research naturopathic alkalizing of the body. There are lists, online, of alkalizing foods and acidic foods.

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