Dry Mouth

[gemsparkle84]

I have just found out that I am pregnant... Around 5 weeks (2 and a half weeks po), I have the most horrendous dry mouth, I have had it for a few days now. I know its warm but I've never had this before, even in warm weather. I am drinking plenty, probably a pint every 1-2 hours. I just wondered if anyone else had this symptom in the first few weeks of pregnancy?

[roseformyrose]

Yes, SO badly. It was really the only symptom I had for ages and it was the thing that made me suspicious I might be pregnant before I knew for sure.

I'm now nearly 14 weeks and it's eased off a bit, but I still have to carry water with me all the time. I've been told it could be hormones or could be all the new blood we have to manufacture...

[GotTheKey]

I had this until about 18 weeks. Hope you don't have it too long. I tried to avoid salty foods and kept lots of water by my bed as it was worse at night. Hope it goes for you soon, it was horrible x

[Snowflake15]

I've had this since about 6 weeks and now at 28 weeks still suffering, if it's any consolation you do kind of get used to it

[Cheshirehello79]

I've had that since I found out I'm pregnant I'm now 18 weeks - the worst is I've gone of water so I kind of struggled but still drink plenty of fluids including watermelons.

My skin has gone dry as well. I use normal shower gel but the minute I come of the shower you can feel how dry my skin is( joys of pregnancy)

[seriouslynonames]

I've had a dry mouth / v thirsty on and off throughout the pregnancy so far - am now 26 weeks. was bad through first trimester and apple juice was the best for helping me. then was ok for a few weeks, but been back again last few weeks (and worse at night as other PP said). So I can drink one or two glasses of water during the night and when I wake up I have to have a drink before I do anything. v annoying!
hope it eases

[MissTwister]

I had it for a good while, its so annoying. It's nothing to do with thirst/ water and in the night I found this could actually make it worse. Try experimenting with different liquids - personally I found swishing toothpaste round my mouth helped

[Metalhead]

I had this for a couple of weeks until it was replaced by all day nausea...

[gemsparkle84]

Great metalhead! Can't wait!

[Magicalmrmistofeles]

Chewing gum helped me - gets a bit of moisture going on.

[yummymango]

Yep, I'm 31 weeks and have dry mouth, blocked nose and dry skin throughout really. The mouth isn't as bad when the nose isn't blocked. And Aveeno is great for the skin :)

[plonkie]

Yes. Ugh terrible. 28 weeks now and my mouth is less dry but I have the most awful shit taste in my mouth. Like I've been sucking on a penny dipped in dog shit. Doesn't help with the nausea! !