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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Wilmington, NC

My 15 year old daughter is newly dx. Question...she keeps complaining of dry mouth and is constantly drinking water to no avail. Is this lupus related?

June 9, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Does diabetes run in your family? Maybe you should have blood work done. Only thing test have to be specially for lupus it does not show up.

June 9, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Could be diabetes does the same thing so get her checked

June 10, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

She might have Sjogren's, it's autoimmune related. Wishing you both the best.

June 10, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Dry mouth happens all the time. I also use a mouthwash called Biotene for dry mouth.πŸ™πŸ’™β˜ΊοΈπŸ‘ŒπŸ’ͺπŸ’™

June 9, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

It happens to me when I flare because I have kidney involvement so I have cut out sodium but I would watch out thirst/dry mouth is a symptom of diabetes or sjogren's

June 9, 2019

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