Your fluid restriction may leave you thirsty or with a dry mouth from time to time. These suggestions may help you feel more comfortable:

• Rinse your mouth out with water. Spit the water out. Do not swallow.
• Chill mouthwash and gargle for a fresh feeling.
• Add a few drops of lemon juice to ice cubes or crushed ice and slowly let the ice melt in your mouth. Remember, 1 cup ice cubes = cup fluid.
• Suck on hard candies or mints, or chew gum. Sugar free varieties may be more thirst quenching.
• Suck on lemon or lime slices.
• Eat frozen grapes or other frozen fruit.