Jeff, I have been on opioids now daily since 3-95 for my cervical radiculopathy arm nerve pain due to my failed cervical fusion. I may have to take two stool softeners maybe once every 3 or 4 months AND THAT IS IT. I must really be the rare case from what I've heard... I do drink over 6 liters of fluid a day and eat a low fat/high fiber diet, however. I have ALWAYS been thirsty...my entire life my mom says I drank much more than either one of my siblings (and no...no diabetes in myself or any family members) With 3 pain conditions now, I am on numerous meds and some very well may have dry mouth as a problem. I had been on I think 8 different anti depressants and none worked for either pain long term or to help me sleep (including Pamelor---). With TMJ so bad I can hardly open my mouth wide enough to get teeth cleanings, I am not going to chew gum...also I have gotten headaches from chewing gum. I just had a lovely evening....at least it started out that way...until I threw up first in the car in a bag on the way home from the ballroom dance and then in the toilet when I got home! I had been controlling the headache I had today with Percocet but the nausea was still with me (even with Vistaril). I am waiting for Phenergan to get here from my mail order prescription plan (both pills and suppositories---I have never used suppositories...any thing I need to know?) So I'm typing here with Diet Sprite and Fat Free Crackers trying to calm my stomach so I can take my evening meds without throwing them up! If the Phenergran doesn't work, what other suggestions have all of you? Thanks! Blondielou