[Ruth Cuadra]

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