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#1 2009-01-20 18:27:09
- bblyman2000
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Dry Mouth
Hello to all you shakuhachi fanatics!!! In the last six months or so I've been having a problem with my mouth becoming to dry to play without pausing and getting some more mosture in my mouth. This especially happens on pieces that have a lot of notes and quick passages. I breath through my nose and for longer or more forceful passages take in some air at the end of the nostril breath. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for your help and time. Be Well, Bob.
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#2 2009-01-20 20:49:07
Re: Dry Mouth
Hi Bob,
I'm sure there are others with some more enlightening responses. Sometimes I notice this and realize that I've had extra salt or too little water throughout the day. Ok, maybe a few times when I've had too much gin!
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#3 2009-01-20 21:13:45
- Tairaku 太楽
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Re: Dry Mouth
Mujitsu wrote:
Ok, maybe a few times when I've had too much gin!
There is no such thing as "too much gin". 
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#4 2009-01-20 22:12:39
Re: Dry Mouth
Tairaku wrote:
Mujitsu wrote:
Ok, maybe a few times when I've had too much gin!
There is no such thing as "too much gin".
Hey! How did you get into my cellar?
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#5 2009-01-20 22:22:01
Re: Dry Mouth
OK, that picture caught me off guard.....and then had me laughing out loud!
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#6 2009-01-21 00:30:11
- edosan
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Re: Dry Mouth
How 'bout this one, up there as I post this:
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Zen is not easy.
It takes effort to attain nothingness.
And then what do you have?
Bupkes.
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#7 2009-01-22 11:31:01
Re: Dry Mouth
Dryness in your mouth has as much to do with what you've recently eaten as it does the room temp. or whether you breath thru you nose or mouth. Try keeping a glass of warm water with (organic) apple cider vinegar within arms reach when you're playing. Or hot water with lemon and honey works.
Michael Chikuzen Gould
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#8 2009-01-22 12:22:42
- edosan
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Re: Dry Mouth
Again with the vinegar, honey, lemon and hot water.... 
Zen is not easy.
It takes effort to attain nothingness.
And then what do you have?
Bupkes.
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#9 2009-01-23 08:34:33
Re: Dry Mouth
Another thing to be aware of is certain over the counter and prescription medications such as antacids which can cause dry mouth.
Tairaku: I disagree. There is such a thing as too much gin. It took me two days to fully recover from New years.
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#10 2009-01-26 19:24:42
- bblyman2000
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Re: Dry Mouth
Hi to all - Thanks very much for the info. It's GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!!
I'll give these methods a try. Be Well, Bob.
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#11 2010-01-25 04:36:54
- jackdenial
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Re: Dry Mouth
Not sure what kind of side effects you are having. If you are unable to eat, please tell your doctor as soon as possible, or tell the radiation technologist and they will guide you down the right path.Don't wait, things can get worse real quickly. If you are having problems swallowing, you may need to go on a liquid or pureed diet for awhile. I know it really sucks, but you have to do what you have to do.If it is painful to swallow, let them know and they have meds for that too. I couldn't swallow water without morphine and dexamethasone. It does get better!!
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