DEAR DR. GOTT: Ever since I was a youngster, I’ve drank more than other kids. I’m now in my mid-40s, and it’s not uncommon for me to drink more than a gallon of liquids a day — a cup of coffee in the morning, a can of Coke during the day, and close to a gallon of water and other drinks. Almost all of it is water.
There are times now before I go to bed when my mouth gets dry and I’m thirsty. I know some of my meds do cause dry mouth. I have been tested for diabetes numerous times because the doctors want to rule it out as soon as they hear how much I drink. My blood work is always very good, and I wonder if my dry mouth is anything to be concerned about since it is a relatively new symptom.
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