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How Can Dry Mouth And Redness On The Tongue While In Synthroid Be Treated?

I have a thyroid that's on "part time" I've been on Synthroid (88mcg)and cytomel (5MCG) for about 6 years. I was feeling good and my recent blood work was in good shape. Fairly suddenly (2-3weeks) I find that I have a very dry mouth, especially at night and the edges of my tongue look red, rough and irritated. Also, at about this same time I have had digestive changes, more constipated than usual and bowel movements that are difficult to start and take the form of lots of small pebbles. Any suggestions? I do take a Centrum Silver and a prostate supplement, but I have been on them for 10 years.
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Drugs used to treat thyroid problem, multivitamins and drugs to treat prostate disorders can cause allergic reactions involving tongue, oral mucosa. The tongue can inflame, look reddish and the patient can feel dryness.

Thyroid drugs can also cause as you are taking now sweating which may lead to dehydration that can also contribute to dryness.

Digestive changes can be seen when a patient takes drugs and most of the drugs have impacts on the gut. Your hormonal changes can also contribute to constipation. Diet may be a factor which is well aware as I tell you frequent non-vegetarian, lack of sufficient intake of fluids can cause it also. Habits like mouth breathing or snoring may be in your case due to some problem.

I suggest you certain preventive measures so that you may be relieved from it:
- Take fibrous foods, fruits and vegetables in the diet.
- Take plenty of liquids and fruit drinks.
- Reduce consumption of meat and meat-based products.

If symptoms don't subside in a few days, then consult the dentist and physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar,
Dentist
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How Can Dry Mouth And Redness On The Tongue While In Synthroid Be Treated?

Hi, Drugs used to treat thyroid problem, multivitamins and drugs to treat prostate disorders can cause allergic reactions involving tongue, oral mucosa. The tongue can inflame, look reddish and the patient can feel dryness. Thyroid drugs can also cause as you are taking now sweating which may lead to dehydration that can also contribute to dryness. Digestive changes can be seen when a patient takes drugs and most of the drugs have impacts on the gut. Your hormonal changes can also contribute to constipation. Diet may be a factor which is well aware as I tell you frequent non-vegetarian, lack of sufficient intake of fluids can cause it also. Habits like mouth breathing or snoring may be in your case due to some problem. I suggest you certain preventive measures so that you may be relieved from it: - Take fibrous foods, fruits and vegetables in the diet. - Take plenty of liquids and fruit drinks. - Reduce consumption of meat and meat-based products. If symptoms don t subside in a few days, then consult the dentist and physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar, Dentist