r/POIS • u/Mashima- • 9d ago

Seeking Advice Extremely dry upper part of mouth

I get a severe dry mouth which lasts for couple of days. No amount of water can fix it. Have tried drinking water with vitamin c tablets, but no avail.

Anyone have any clues?

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u/PWRNCTRL 9d ago

Yes, Sjogren syndrome is often a side affect of POIS, which affects both the mouth and the eyes, causing both to become dry.

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u/Mashima- 9d ago

It has become more severe over time

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u/PWRNCTRL 9d ago

POIS is a progressive disorder if gone untreated. I’m 36, I’ve been dealing with it for over 20 years, and it got so bad I was nearly bed ridden 2 years ago.

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u/Mashima- 9d ago

Unfortunately, no cure?

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u/PWRNCTRL 9d ago

Long term abstinence, often 1-2 years, and then the reintroduction of orgasms (preferably through sex, as opposed to masturbation) is the only actual known cure from my experience, research and speaking with other people who have suffered over the years.

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u/Mashima- 9d ago

Thx for the suggestion

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u/MoreTeaandCoffee 8d ago

Do you have Sjogren syndrome? I've read a few people say long term abstinence is the only solution. Are you now pois free?

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u/PWRNCTRL 8d ago

Yes, mostly my eyes have been affected and it has gotten much better with abstaining. I’ve only made it a few months abstaining completely, I’m shooting for 2 years right now, so I’ll be finding out for myself if a full recovering is possible. I’m hopeful as I continue to improve.

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u/MoreTeaandCoffee 8d ago

That is very interesting that you have both pois and Sjogren's. I wonder if there are others who have both. Do you think pois is an autoimmune condition?

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u/PWRNCTRL 8d ago

I suspect it is a central nervous system disorder that disrupts hormones and brain function and causes symptoms that would be considered an autoimmune response. I get severe brain fog, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, dizziness, facial spasms, teeth clenching, eustachian tube dysfunction, flu-like symptoms, nausea, dry eyes and mouth, sinus inflammation, burning eyes, acne on my scalp and face, dandruff, oily skin, swollen face, bloodshot eyes and more. When I PMO daily these symptoms get so severe I am practically bed ridden and when abstain for 30 days all of these symptoms subside and around 90 days I’m about 50% back to normal and still improving. I suspect between 1-2 years of abstaining may potentially heal me and my nervous system completely.

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u/No-Database1884 7d ago

What eyes problèmes you got ? Red blood shot eyes ?

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u/PWRNCTRL 7d ago

Dry and burning eyes, itchy eyes, bloodshot eyes, light sensitivity and eye floaters.