Dena,
I haven't been using the Closys rinse for quite a while, but answering your questions reminded me about it. I will go back to it now and see if reduces the inflammation. Closys is non-prescription. Although I originally got it from my dentist, I've since bought it at CVS.
The Clobetasol gel is different. It's a prescription with instructions for "up to four times a day as needed." At first it made my saliva run like crazy so I could only apply it while standing over the sink! Now I seem to be used to it so I don't have that problem. Still I use it mostly after I've brushed my teeth so I'm at the sink anyway.
I prefer both of these to the dexamethasone because I try to avoid steroids as much as possible.
I'm also intolerant of fish, although I do fine with shellfish.
Cheers,
Ruth
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Diagnosed AA 10/96, MDS/RA 6/98, MUD/BMT 10/6/98
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